Safety Specialist
Location
Texas, USA
Level
Associate
Department
Type
Full - Time
Salary
Job Description
Posted on:
October 23, 2026
Job Title: Safety Specialist
Reports To: Production Supervisor
Summary of Safety Specialist
The Safety Specialist provides support to management for coordination and administration of overall facility needs related to safety in the workplace.
Position Type
- Hourly, full time
- 40 hours per week, (M-F, 8 hours per day)
- Ability to work overtime as needed by the business.
Responsibilities
Essential Functions and Responsibilities
- Partner with Leadership Team for continuous improvement in the Pregis World Class 7 Elements of Safety Program, promoting a zero-injury safety culture.
- Lead all new employee safety orientation.
- Facilitate Safety Mentorship process for new employees.
- Train and collaboration with on shift safety mentors on key employee safety training needs
- Monitor monthly employee safety participation tasks spreadsheet for compliance.
- Schedule, conduct and track monthly JJ Keller safety training and EASE assessments.
- Manage facility workplace incidents to include responding to and reporting all incidents and incident investigations to determine root cause and prevention plans.
- Maintain safety communication wall and electronic information stations throughout the facility.
- Maintain appropriate inventory levels for all safety supplies.
- Maintain and record OSHA log and upload RCAs into SharePoint
- Adheres to the highest standards of company safety programs, guidelines, rules, and regulations including all personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements.
- Assist in emergency response and provide first aid guidance.
- Develop and update Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) and Machine Guarding Assessments
- Maintain safety portion of MDI communication boards.
- Post site safety KPIs and safety trends monthly.
- Performs other duties as assigned to support the leadership team in achieving the site’s goals.
- Monitor front lobby (visitors, vendors, etc.)
Job Requirements
Competency (Knowledge, skills, and abilities)
- Ability to take coaching well and communicate respectfully with others to ensure a positive teamwork culture.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, follow standardized work instructions and adhere to safe work practices in a continuous improvement culture.
- Support, demonstrate and promote Pregis’ core values: integrity, collaboration, customer focus and innovation.
- Proficient computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Outlook, Teams)
Environment
- Exposure to moving equipment.
- Inside work
- Heat may exceed 90 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Humidity may exceed 80%.
- Noise may exceed 85dB+
Physical Characteristics
- Frequent standing, stooping, squatting, up to 75%
- Occasional lifting, pushing, pulling (up to 50 lbs.)
- Occasional typing/keyboarding/preparing documents, voice- assisted as needed.
- If requested, reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job, absent undue hardship to the business.
Education and Experience
- High School diploma or equivalent required
- Minimum 2 years in a manufacturing environment preferred.
