Safety Technician

We are Generac, a leading energy technology company committed to powering a smarter world.

Over the 60 plus years of Generac’s history, we’ve been dedicated to energy innovation. From creating the home standby generator market category, to our current evolution into an energy technology solutions company, we continue to push new boundaries.

Mon-Fri 8am-4pm

Responsibilities

Safety Technician I

Engage in floor safety needs such as incident response, safety coaching (limited), PPE distribution, ergonomic assessments, safety audits, pre-pros for altered products and or new product.

Facilitate new hire orientation.

Collect environmental compliance data as directing including but not limited to air monitoring, filter performance readings, and hazardous waste inspections.

Monitor and archive inspection supplies for all in-house powered industrial trucks (PITs).

Be the primary contact for Environmental, Health and Safety issues and/or concerns on the production floor.

Post new emergency procedures, update SDS files, archive incident reports, and training documentation.

Assist in emergency response(s) and communication.

Other duties as assigned.

Safety Technician II

All Safety Tech I plus,

Provide training to new employees or employees learning new work areas.

Contributes to improving processes.

Uses initiative and judgment to solve problems.

Active member in tiger team meetings.

Provide recordkeeping support via form updates, development of incident, audit, inspection forms, as needed.

Work directly with Specialist(s) developing training materials for any training requiring attention or development.

Initiate updates to already established forms and trainings as needed.

Engage in MDI with specialists and manager; be willing to work with specialists, manager, and other departments to resolve challenges/concerns brought to light via MDI process.

Reports safety problems and works to solve them on their own with minimal supervision.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED.

1 year experience implementing occupational safety and environmental programs.

Demonstrate and understanding of corporate environmental, health and safety policies.

Proven knowledge of safety equipment and standards.

Demonstrated ability to influence teams and individuals across multiple functions within the organization.

Proven track record of successfully managing shifting deadlines and priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Demonstrate the ability to understand OSHA, EPA, WDNR, DOT and local regulations.

Public speaking skills.

Demonstrated ability to lead teams and individuals across multiple functions within the organization.

Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear; and use hands to manipulate objects or controls. The employee is regularly required to stand and walk. On occasion the incumbent may be required to stoop, bend or reach above the shoulders. The employee must occasionally lift up to 25 - 50 pounds. Specific conditions of this job are typical of frequent and continuous computer-based work requiring periods of sitting, close vision and ability to adjust focus. Occasional travel.

“We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.”