Safety Specialist - Manufacturing

Description

FIC America Corp. is seeking a Safety Specialist to maintain existing health and safety programs and participate in the design and implementation of new programs to comply with company standards and federal, state, and local requirements.

Essential Job Functions

• Assist in the design and implementation of safety and health programs to prevent, correct, and/or control unsafe and noncompliant conditions
• Review and evaluate new and existing operations to identify and resolve any safety and issues in manufacturing processes
• Perform Hazard Analysis’ on new and existing operations to identify and resolve any safety issues in manufacturing processes.
• Experience with LOTO is desired 
• Eliminate or control hazardous conditions resulting from human error, equipment and machine operations that may lead to human injury and/or property damage
• Train employees on Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations, such as, but not limited to, forklifts, lockout-tagout, personal protective equipment, and blood-borne pathogens
• Conduct safety audits and advise management on safety issues observed
• Maintain all necessary legal required documentation such as OSHA required documentation
• Complete related documentation and reports
• Oversee administration and distribution of selected protective equipment or safety devices for machines
• Investigate accidents to determine causes and how to prevent such accidents in the future
• Plan and test emergency systems and procedures to ensure proper preparation
• Follow standard work instructions
• Support Incident Corrective Action completion with all necessary departments
• Support all department planned activities and targets
• Coordinate information and tracking results with other Futaba North American plants
• Perform Health & Safety training for orientation including a safety floor walk 
• Perform other duties as assigned 
• The above description covers the most significant duties performed, but does not exclude other occasional work assignments not mentioned

Other Job Functions

• Comply with FIC’s Safety policies and procedures
• Comply with IATF 16949 and ISO 14001 procedures and standards
• Perform 5-S activities

Requirements

• 2+ years of related experience in a manufacturing environment or related education
• Familiarity with OSHA regulations, gained through experience or education
• Must have proficient oral and written communication skills
• Must be willing to cross-train
• Must be able to work company’s required overtime
• Must comply with FIC’s Attendance and Punctuality Policy
• OSHA 30-Hour Certification preferred

90% Company Paid Health Benefits!

• Excellent Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
• Short-term disability paid by employer
• Optional long-term disability, and additional life insurance
• 401k company match
• Vacation, holiday, and personal days paid

About FIC America Corp.

Established in 1994, we have been in Carol Stream, IL from the beginning and added an additional facility in Bloomingdale, IL. A Japanese owned manufacturer of stamped and welded products, supplying the automotive industry with performance auto parts, related to emissions, fuel, and exhaust.