Safety Specialist
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Job Location:
Stanford, CT - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Position: Safety Specialist
About the Role:
This role is a hands-on opportunity to support and strengthen safety across our manufacturing operations. The position is primarily focused on being present on the production floor - building relationships identifying opportunities for improvement and helping create a safe positive work environment.
Youll work closely with both operators and leadership to support day-to-day safety efforts provide practical guidance and help drive a strong safety culture. While there are administrative responsibilities the focus is on taking a proactive common-sense approach to safety rather than a purely paperwork-driven one.
This role also includes supporting safety initiatives across multiple locations including travel as needed. Early on there will be an opportunity to lead and support key projects with a long-term focus on maintaining a strong floor presence and continuous improvement.
Were open to someone early in their career who is eager to learn take initiative and grow within the role.
What Youll Be Doing:
- Spend the majority of time on the production floor promoting safe work practices.
- Conduct safety observations audits and risk assessments.
- Partner with leadership to address safety concerns and drive improvements.
- Lead incident investigations and support root cause analysis.
- Ensure compliance with OSHA and environmental regulations.
- Support and manage environmental compliance programs.
- Manage and update Safety Data Sheets (SDS) including large-scale projects.
- Deliver safety training and onboarding support.
- Track and report safety metrics.
- Travel to support safety and compliance initiatives across company locations as needed.
What Were Looking For:
- Bachelors degree in Safety Environmental Science or related field
- Experience working with chemicals or coatings preferred but not required
- Experience in a manufacturing environment preferred but not required
- Knowledge of environmental compliance (air permits wastewater RCRA VSQG etc.) preferred but not required
- Project coordination or project management experience
- Passion for safety and creating a positive safety-focused culture
- Self-motivated with the ability to manage priorities independently
- Strong communication skills and ability to build relationships across teams
- Practical hands-on approach to safety with the ability to balance field work and administrative tasks
- Openness to learning and supporting safety and compliance initiatives across the business
- Willingness to travel as needed including support at additional locations
What We Offer:
- Competitive compensation aligned with experience
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical dental vision disability and life insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match
- Generous paid time off including company-paid holidays
- Opportunity to grow and learn alongside passionate driven colleagues
- A collaborative environment that challenges you supports you and recognizes your contributions
Where Youll Be: 49 Cotton Avenue Stanford KY 40484
- This position is fully onsite and is not eligible for remote or hybrid work.
What Wed Like from You:
- A resume that showcases your skills experience and readiness for this opportunity.
Come and Be Inspired!
For 40 years DecoArt has inspired our consumers we inspire the creativity to craft decorate and our employees we inspire the creativity to innovate problem solve and get things done.
DecoArt is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and committed to creating an inclusive employee experience for all. We welcome all qualified job seekers regardless of race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity age national origin genetic information disability or protected veteran status.
If you have a disability and believe you need a reasonable accommodation to apply for this position email with your request. This email address is not for general employment inquiries or correspondence. We will only respond to those requests that are related to the accessibility of the online application system due to a disability.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Computer Skills
- Construction Experience
- Food Safety Experience
- Root cause Analysis
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- OSHA
- Child Protective Services
- EPA
- Unity
- EHS
- Manufacturing
About Company
DecoArt has been producing acrylic paint for art, crafts and more for over 35 years. Explore our products to find the perfect one for your next creative project.
