Patient Safety Specialist jobs in Gulfport, MS

Description

• Coordinate and direct the safety, health, and environmental program at the mill, under the direction of the Safety Manager.
• Coordinate inspections and tours of the facility to detect existing or potential accidents, fire, and health hazards and recommends corrective or preventive actions.
• Maintain and provide input to update procedures in regard to OSHA regulations.
• Conduct safety orientation, employee training programs in incident, fire prevention and protection, and other safety related programs.
• Assist in coordinating and coaching the safety committee of the mill.
• Lead and assist with investigations of injuries, illnesses, near misses, and property damage and makes recommendations to prevent these incidents.
• Conduct follow-ups to ensure recommendations are implemented.
• Responsible for conducting contractor safety orientation.
• Responsible for maintaining safety and environmental documentation and records.
• Assist with managing work related injuries and illnesses.
• Other duties as directed.

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in safety or related field.
• Environmental experience dealing with air, storm water, spill prevention, etc is a plus.
• Minimum of 2 to 5 years in a manufacturing environment.
• Solid communication skills.
• Must have knowledge of OSHA regulations.
• Must have high level of proficiency in computer software such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.

Hood Industries requires that applicants consent to a background check and a drug screen to continue in the selection process. All employment offers are contingent on meeting our background check standards and successful passing of required drug test. If hired, you will be required to provide documentation indicating your legal right to work in the U.S.

An Equal Opportunity Employer