Safety Specialist

Key Responsibilities

First Aid & Injury Care

• Serve as the primary on-site responder for workplace injuries, illnesses, and medical emergencies.
• Administer basic first aid, triage injuries, and determine if off-site medical evaluation is needed.
• Maintain complete and confidential records of all first aid visits and treatment logs in accordance with company policy and OSHA standards.
• Provide empathetic, clear care instructions to employees.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Management

• Oversee the distribution, fitting, and inventory management of all required plant PPE (e.g., safety glasses, hard hats, hearing protection, cut-resistant gloves, respirators).
• Track PPE stock levels and request reorders to ensure supplies are always available.
• Inspect gear and educate workers on proper PPE fit, care, and replacement schedules.

Plant Safety & Administration

• Conduct daily walkthroughs of the production floor to check first aid stations, eyewash stations, and safety equipment.
• Translate safety reminders, injury reporting steps, and safety training materials into Spanish as needed.
• Assist the Safety Manager with incident investigations and documentation.

Qualifications & Skills

• Language Skills: Native or fluent oral and written proficiency in Spanish and English required.
• Certifications: Active First Aid/CPR/AED certification required. (EMT, CNA, Medical Assistant, or OSHA 10/30 certification is a strong plus).
• Experience: first responder, occupational health, or safety role-preferably in manufacturing, construction, or industrial settings.
• Interpersonal Skills: Calm under pressure, approachable, and able to build trust across a diverse workforce.
• Physical Requirements: Able to walk the plant floor for extended periods, bend, stand, and lift up to 30 lbs.