What We Offer
- Rewarding Monthly Profit- Sharing Plan/401K (potential)
- Generous Employee Referral Program ($$$ paid for your recruiting efforts)
- Cross-training and growth advancement opportunities
- Medical/Dental/Vision Plan
- Life and Disability Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Time Off- 9 Paid Holidays
- Safety Shoes/Glasses Allowance
Primary Responsibilities
Regulatory Compliance
- Assist in maintaining compliance with Cal/OSHA regulations and company safety standards.
- Support development, implementation, and maintenance of written safety programs and SOPs.
- Conduct routine facility inspections and follow up on corrective actions.
- Assist with regulatory recordkeeping including OSHA logs, inspections, and compliance documentation.
Incident Management
- Participate in incident, injury, and near-miss investigations.
- Identify root causes and assist with corrective action development.
- Track corrective actions through completion.
- Assist with trend analysis and injury prevention initiatives.
- Maintain incident records and ensure corrective actions are completed.
Safety Training
- Coordinate and deliver new hire safety orientation.
- Coordinate and deliver safety training for employees and supervisors.
- Maintain training records and ensure required certifications remain current.
- Support contractor orientation and visitor safety requirements.
Employee Engagement
- Serve as visible safety resource on the production floor.
- Encourage employee participation through hazard reporting and safety observations.
- Support Safety Committee meetings and employee engagement activities.
- Support Cardinal CT’s Voluntary Protection Program initiatives through employee engagement, committee participation, documentation, and continuous improvement projects.
Documentation & Administrative Support
- Maintain safety files, inspection records, permits, and compliance documentation.
- Assist with SharePoint document management and electronic recordkeeping.
- Update safety metrics, dashboards, and reports.
- Coordinate PPE inventories and safety supply ordering.
- Utilize safety management software (Velocity or similar) to document incidents, hazards, inspections, and corrective actions.
Industrial Hygiene & Risk Reduction
- Assist with exposure monitoring and industrial hygiene activities.
- Participate in ergonomic evaluations and risk assessments.
- Support contractor safety and special projects.
- Perform routine workplace hazard assessments and follow-up inspections.
Qualifications
Required
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Strong organizational and communication skills
- Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
Preferred
- OSHA 30
- Experience with Cal/OSHA compliance
- Experience conducting investigations or inspections
- Experience developing or maintaining safety programs, SOPs, or compliance documentation
- Experience with SharePoint, Microsoft Forms, Power Automate, or similar document management systems
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health, or related field
- 2+ years of safety, manufacturing, industrial, emergency services, military, or related experience
Travel Requirements
- Occasional travel (approximately 5-10%) may be required for training, safety meetings, audits, or to support other Cardinal Glass locations.
- Must possess a valid driver’s license and be able to travel as needed.
What We’re Looking For
The successful candidate will be someone who:
- Builds positive relationships with employees.
- Is comfortable spending time on the production floor.
- Takes initiative and follows through.
- Can manage multiple priorities without constant supervision.
- Communicates professionally with employees, supervisors, and management.
- Has strong attention to detail while maintaining a practical approach to safety.
- Comfortable adapting to changing priorities and managing multiple projects simultaneously.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to spend extended periods walking and standing throughout a manufacturing facility.
- Ability to occasionally climb stairs and ladders.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to wear required PPE.
- Ability to work in varying temperatures, noise levels, and manufacturing environments.
Disclaimer
This job description is intended to outline the general responsibilities and requirements of this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications, or working conditions associated with the position.
