Safety Specialist

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionABOUT ITC MANUFACTURING:Our Why: Pride in Every Weld. Our purpose is simple - to build trust with relentless quality and to empower every person by turning hard work into lasting opportunity.Our Mission: We engineer and manufacture precision wire mesh solutions that meet the highest standards of quality, safety, and performance. By aligning our expertise with each customer’s specific needs, we build trust through consistent delivery, proven durability, and pride in every weld.Our Core Values: Craftsmanship – We take pride in precision and quality - every mesh we make reflects our skill and standards.Care – We value people and processes, protecting safety, promoting sustainability, and creating satisfaction at every step.Trust – We build lasting relationships through consistent quality, transparency, and reliability.Accountable – We own our work, honor our commitments, and deliver results you can count on.Empower – We grow together, investing in people and partners to innovate, improve, and lead with confidence. Our Perks & Benefits: Competitive payComprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plansShort- and long-term disability insuranceLife and AD&D insurancePaid vacation time, sick and holiday pay401(k) retirement plan with an employer match$5,000 undergraduate & $15,000 graduate annual tuition reimbursementIn-house career growth development programs SHIFT:Monday-Friday 5:30am-2pmPOSITION SUMMARYThe Safety Specialist is responsible for developing, implementing, and delivering safety training programs to ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements. This role supports a culture of safety across all manufacturing operations by educating employees on safe work practices, hazard recognition, and regulatory standards.PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES Assist in educating and guiding all employees in safe work practices.Monitoring the day-to-day safety policies and procedures on the plant floor.Work daily with associates, leads and supervisors to promote safe work practices and safety awareness culture.Provides guidance and assists with hazard identification, mitigation, documentation, and resolutionProvides input for safety and health considerations and assists in establishing standard operating procedures and work instructions.Assists the Safety Manager with incident/accident investigations, subsequent documentation, problem solving and implementation of countermeasure(s).Maintain training records using our LMS program for all associates. Responsible for tracking, scheduling and documenting all safety and operational training for all departments.Conducts and participates in Safety audits using our EHS program to perform regular safety inspections on a daily, weekly and monthly basis to ensure compliance with safety protocols and proactively identify potential hazards.Leads by example by exemplifying safety and professionalism on the job site.Reviews injury/illness and non-injury incident investigation reports and follows up as necessary.Oversee Onboarding Safety training for all new hires using our training platform, covering general workplace safety procedures and policies.Assist with on-going safety training for employees on policies, regulations, and procedures.Provide detailed machine-specific safety training for new hires ensuring they understand hazards, safe work practices and emergency procedures related to their assigned equipment.Deliver refresher and transition training for associates moving to different machines, focusing on the unique safety and operational requirements of the new equipment.Conduct a formal follow-up assessment of new and transferred associates to evaluate their knowledge and competencies in safety and operational procedures related to their assigned equipment. KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS 3+ years of Safety experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.High school diploma or equivalent.Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices and OSHA Safety Requirements.Excellent computer skills to include knowledge of MS Office, Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint.Excellent written and oral communication skills required.Excellent time management and organizational skills.Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time.Primarily on the manufacturing floor with exposure to noise, machinery, and varying temperaturesAbility to work under pressure and adapt to changing requirements with a positive attitude.Heavy lifting (up to 60 pounds), bending, and stooping might be required.Ability to prioritize and follow through on multiple tasks/projects.Must be self-motivated, positive, and energetic.Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with minimal direct supervision.Must be able to work overtime as needed.Regular and predictable attendance, safe performance of tasks, and adherence to all safety policies and procedures are essential functions of the job.

Created: 2026-03-10