Safety Technician

Company ProfileWith over 80 years of innovation JCB is the worlds largest privately owned manufacturer of construction and agricultural equipment. Operating 23 manufacturing facilities across four continentsincluding the United States the United Kingdom India and BrazilJCB produces a diverse portfolio of more than 300 products. These include telescopic handlers backhoe loaders excavators wheel loaders compact excavators skid steer loaders compact track loaders access aerial work platforms rough terrain forklifts and the heart of JCBs success are its people. As a family-owned business we are accountable to our customersnot shareholderswhich gives us the flexibility to focus on long-term innovation and delivering real value. This independence allows us to continuously develop advanced technologies and integrate them into equipment designed to perform in the toughest environments while maximizing customer JCB we stand behind our productsand our namewith pride and commitment to PurposeThe Safety Technician supports Environmental Health and Safety programs and daily operations at JCB North Americas headquarters and manufacturing facilities in Pooler Georgia. Working closely with the EHS Director EHS Manager EHS Specialist operational leadership and employees this position helps promote a safe compliant and environmentally responsible role provides hands-on support for occupational safety industrial hygiene emergency preparedness environmental compliance incident prevention and employee training. The Safety Technician maintains a visible presence throughout the facility identifies and communicates potential hazards assists with incident investigations and helps ensure corrective actions are implemented and successful candidate will be proactive detail-oriented approachable and comfortable working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This position requires the ability to build trusted relationships across all levels of the organization while maintaining consistent safety standards and reinforcing personal TypeFull Time Non-ExemptLocationOnsite: 2000 Bamford Blvd Pooler Georgia 31322Benefits and Other CompensationJCB offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical dental and vision insurance; 401 (k) retirement plan; paid time off and paid ProcessApplications will be accepted through Careers JCB Careers JCB Jobs JCB or via LinkedIn. The anticipated application window will close on October 30 2026. Major Tasks Responsibilities & Key AccountabilitiesSafety Program SupportProvide day-to-day support for occupational safety and health programs applicable to a general industry manufacturing with the development implementation review and continuous improvement of EHS policies procedures programs and work a regular presence on the manufacturing floor to observe work practices identify potential hazards and provide timely guidance to employees and programs related to hazard communication personal protective equipment lockout/tagout machine guarding powered industrial trucks walking-working surfaces electrical safety ergonomics hearing conservation respiratory protection emergency response and other applicable safety departments in completing job hazard analyses risk assessments pre-task planning and other proactive hazard-identification the selection use inspection and maintenance of required personal protective employee engagement in safety programs hazard reporting near-miss reporting and continuous improvement compliance with company safety requirements and communicate concerns to the appropriate employees supervisors and EHS technical safety and health guidance to employees supervisors managers contractors and management in reinforcing safe work practices and addressing identified safety Management & Corrective ActionsRespond promptly to workplace incidents near misses first-aid cases injuries illnesses environmental events and property-damage or lead incident investigations using a collaborative team-based and document relevant information including employee statements photographs equipment conditions work procedures training records and other supporting investigation teams in identifying immediate causes contributing factors and underlying root document assign and track corrective and preventive actions through that corrective actions have been effectively implemented and are producing the intended incident and near-miss trends to identify recurring concerns and opportunities for investigation findings and lessons learned to the appropriate departments while maintaining required return-to-work injury-management and restricted-duty processes as Compliance & RecordkeepingAssist with maintaining accurate occupational safety records logs supporting documentation and required OSHA 300 recordkeeping activities including the maintenance of incident documentation and case the EHS team in preparing for regulatory inspections internal reviews customer audits and third-party organized EHS files and records in accordance with company requirements and applicable retention regulatory and program deadlines and communicate upcoming reporting inspection or renewal ensure required EHS postings signage labels permits and emergency information remain accurate current and the collection and preparation of information used in regulatory submissions and leadership the confidentiality of employee medical incident and other sensitive EHS ComplianceSupport compliance activities associated with stormwater wastewater spill prevention hazardous waste universal waste air emissions chemical management and other applicable environmental with environmental inspections sampling coordination documentation and corrective-action the completion and maintenance of documentation associated with NPDES SPCC RCRA and applicable federal state and local environmental with required environmental reports and records including Tier II Toxic Release Inventory discharge monitoring reports hazardous-waste manifests and other applicable or support routine inspections of waste-storage areas chemical-storage locations stormwater controls spill-response equipment and other environmental compliance with the proper identification labeling storage handling transportation and documentation of hazardous and nonhazardous spill-prevention and spill-response activities including inspections of response materials and coordination of appropriate corrective identify environmental risks and communicate concerns to EHS leadership and responsible with employees and operational teams to support waste reduction recycling resource conservation and sustainability 14001 & Management SystemsSupport the development implementation and continuous improvement of the JCB North America environmental management with activities supporting ISO 14001 implementation and ongoing environmental management system documentation records procedures objectives and action internal audits management-review activities corrective actions and continuous improvement departments understand their responsibilities within the environmental management with tracking environmental objectives targets performance indicators and improvement the preparation and organization of documentation for internal and external Audits & Hazard IdentificationConduct routine safety and environmental inspections throughout manufacturing warehouse maintenance office laboratory and exterior work findings clearly and accurately including identified hazards responsible departments recommended actions and completion urgent hazards immediately to the appropriate leader and EHS team assign monitor and close inspection and audit findings using established tracking completion and effectiveness of corrective actions through follow-up in formal EHS audits and department-level safety inspection findings to identify patterns recurring hazards and improvement with contractor safety reviews and monitor contractor compliance while work is being performed inspections of emergency equipment eyewash stations safety showers fire extinguishers first-aid supplies spill kits and other safety-related conditions that present an immediate or significant risk in accordance with company & Employee EngagementAssist with developing coordinating and delivering effective EHS training for employees supervisors contractors and powered industrial truck and forklift training evaluations and certification activities in accordance with company accurate training attendance records certifications evaluation forms and renewal new-hire orientation by communicating key EHS expectations emergency procedures reporting requirements and safe work safety talks toolbox topics awareness campaigns and refresher training based on operational needs and identified ensure training materials are current understandable and appropriate for the intended employees on safe work practices and provide respectful immediate feedback when unsafe conditions or behaviors are employee participation in safety committees hazard-reporting programs and EHS improvement positive relationships with employees and leaders to strengthen engagement and trust in the EHS PreparednessSupport emergency response planning drills training and with maintaining emergency action plans evacuation maps response procedures and contact in fire severe-weather spill-response medical-response and evacuation drill results and track identified improvement and help maintain emergency-response supplies and with coordinating emergency response activities with Security Facilities Operations and other internal the investigation and documentation of emergency events and Analysis & ReportingCollect organize and review EHS data for accuracy and with the preparation of weekly monthly quarterly and annual EHS performance leading and lagging indicators including incidents near misses observations inspections training completion audit findings and corrective identify trends and prepare clear summaries for EHS and operational spreadsheets databases dashboards action logs and other EHS tracking overdue or unresolved actions to the appropriate continuous improvement by using EHS data to identify recurring risks and recommend preventive ResponsibilitiesMaintain current knowledge of company EHS policies manufacturing processes equipment and workplace as a positive and professional representative of the EHS confidentiality and exercise sound judgment when handling sensitive in EHS meetings safety committees improvement projects and cross-functional special projects regulatory activities and operational needs as other duties as assigned by the EHS Director or EHS QualificationsOSHA 10-Hour or OSHA 30-Hour General Industry training. Associate Safety Professional Graduate Safety Practitioner Occupational Health and SafetyTechnologist Certified Environmental and Safety Compliance Officer or similar certification. Powered industrial truck trainer or evaluator experience. First Aid CPR and AED certification. Hazardous-waste management or RCRA training. HAZWOPER or emergency spill-response training. Experience supporting environmental compliance programs within a manufacturing environment. Experience with ISO 14001 or environmental management systems. Experience assisting with internal audits regulatory inspections or incident investigations. Basic understanding of fire-protection systems emergency-response equipment and life-safety requirements. Familiarity with EHS management software learning-management systems or electronic corrective-action tracking pass any drug screens background checks and any pre-employment tests which will be conducted in accordance with applicable Skills Abilities & CompetenciesWorking knowledge of general industry safety principles and the ability to expand regulatory knowledge through ongoing training. Basic understanding of environmental compliance requirements associated with manufacturing operations. Ability to recognize workplace hazards and recommend practical corrective actions. Ability to conduct thorough inspections and document findings accurately. Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining complete and organized records. Ability to investigate incidents objectively and gather accurate information. Strong verbal written presentation and active-listening skills. Ability to communicate safety expectations clearly respectfully and consistently. Strong interpersonal and influencing skills particularly when coaching employees or addressing unsafe conditions. Ability to build credibility and productive working relationships with employees at all levels. Ability to handle difficult conversations professionally and remain composed during urgent situations. Ability to manage multiple priorities deadlines inspections training requirements and corrective actions. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a cross-functional team. Sound judgment and the ability to determine when an issue requires immediate escalation. Proficiency with Microsoft Word Excel PowerPoint Outlook and other business applications. Ability to learn and effectively use EHS databases reporting platforms and document-management systems. Demonstrated integrity and the ability to protect confidential and sensitive information. Commitment to workplace safety environmental responsibility employee engagement and continuous ConditionsManufacturing/factory environment. Subject to noise and temperature RequirementsThe physical demands described here are representative of those required of an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to:Must be able to work flexible schedule including Friday - Sunday 6am -6pmMust be able to regularly lift and/or move up to 10lbs frequently and/or move up to 35lbs and occasionally lift and/or move up to be able to perform continuous repetitious physical activities. These activities may involve fine movements or large be able to grasp/pinch small items reach out and up and turn be capable of keeping pace with current production be able to push/pull with reasonable be able to perform the following requirements of bending stooping climbing kneeling and standing for extended periods of be able to work in multiple climates including hot/cold temperatures and dusty Opportunity EmployerJCB is an equal employment opportunity (EEO) employer in accordance with applicable federal state and local laws. JCB complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment at every location where the company has facilities. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin veteran or disability statute or any other characteristic protected under federal state and local laws. EEO EMPLOYER/VET/ Accommodation StatementJCB complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process to perform essential job functions and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment please contact the JCB Human Resources team at Inc. is not currently hiring individuals for this position who now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status; however as a global company JCB offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S. which can be found through our website athttps:// This job description is general in nature and is not designed to contain or to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.