At Greenbrier, we do the hard work that matters. The Greenbrier Companies (NYSE:GBX) is powering the movement of products around the world as a leading designer, manufacturer and supplier of freight rail transportation equipment and services. Greenbrier's heritage of hard work and industrial innovation is celebrated at every level of our organization. We structure our business to support teams that deliver innovative solutions for our customers while positively impacting the world around us.
Greenbrier's success begins with people. We believe in supporting our global workforce through our unwavering attention to Safety, Quality, Respect for People and Customer Satisfaction. Our IDEAL commitment is rooted in these values, which promotes Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Access, and Leadership, creating a culture where employees are fulfilled and feel good about coming to work every day. A diverse, qualified, and engaged talent base is the key to our success.
Summary The Safety Administrator position is a leadership position that champions all safety and health initiatives set forth by the company. The position is the contact point, and is responsible, for the plant's position in following all federal, state, local, and company safety and health rules and recommendations.
Duties and Responsibilities To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform the following essential duties satisfactorily. Other duties may be assigned to address business needs and changing business practices. Conducts regularly planned inspections to detect unsafe working conditions and work practices and promptly reports findings with recommendations for corrective action and follow up. Investigates employee accidents, injuries, illnesses, and near misses. Administers the workers' compensation program, deals with medical providers, works with insurance carrier representatives, and monitors progress of employees on workers' comp. Determines need for personal protective equipment, gives instructions in the proper use of this equipment, and observes to assure instructions are followed. Facilitates plant boards of inquiry and plant safety committee meetings. Maintains a plant safety issue progress report Qualifications The following generally describes requirements to successfully perform the assigned duties. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree in industrial and/or mechanical engineering or related field 3+ years' experience in industrial health and safety Preferred Qualifications Familiarity with accident prevention techniques and OSHA safety codes Work Environment and Physical Requirements Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. With the exception of clerical, administrative and some management positions, which require indoor work, the physical environment requires the employee to work both inside and outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, dry/arid, and dusty conditions. Employees are required to wear personal protective equipment as environmental conditions dictate. Hard Hat Hearing Protection Composite Toe Safety Shoes Additional PPE per the appropriate JSA for the specific area. Physical Activities and Requirements Frequency Key Not Applicable: Activity is not applicable to this occupation
Occasionally: Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0- 2.5+ hours/day)
Frequently: Occupation requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5- 5.5+ hours/day)
Constantly: Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hours/day)
Working Postures Sit: Frequently Stand: Frequently Walk: Frequently Bend: Occasionally Kneel/Squat: Occasionally Crawl: Occasionally Climb: Occasionally Reach Forward: Occasionally Reach Upward: Occasionally Handling/Fingering: Frequently Lift / Carry Requirements 5-10 lbs: Occasionally 10-25 lbs: Occasionally 25-50 lbs: Not Applicable 50-75 lbs: Not Applicable 75+ lbs: Not Applicable Push / Pull Requirements Up to 10 lbs: Occasionally 10-25 lbs: Occasionally 25-50 lbs: Not Applicable 50-75 lbs: Not Applicable 75+ lbs: Not Applicable EOE including Vet/Disability Click here for more information: Know Your Rights
Greenbrier makes reasonable accommodations in the application and hiring process for individuals with known disabilities, unless providing accommodation would result in an undue hardship. Any applicant believing that he or she may need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact Greenbrier Human Resources at or call us at .
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