Safety Specialist

Purpose The Safety Specialist plays a key role in supporting and promoting a culture of safety across multiple locations, including the regional office and various plant sites. This position provides hands-on safety support through activities such as audits, incident investigations, training, and safety program implementation. Designed as a career development opportunity, this role includes a clear pathway to transition into a dedicated safety position within a Roseburg plant location. This transition is expected within five (5) years, and willingness to relocate is required. Key Responsibilities Provide on-site safety support at plant locations lacking dedicated safety staff or during projects requiring additional safety resourcesAssist with monthly facility compliance audits as needed to identify and mitigate hazardsOngoing safety support for Transportation and other locations as neededAssist with administrative safety functions, including recordkeeping and reportingParticipate in incident investigations and root cause analysis, conduct if neededAssist with developing safety training materials and conduct training sessions as neededCollaborate with cross-functional teams to support safety-related project tasksEnsure timely and accurate documentation for internal use and regulatory complianceMaintain confidentiality and uphold ethical standards in all safety mattersPerform other duties as assignedPromote and model company safety values and expectations Required Qualifications Willingness to obtain a Bachelor's degree (if one is not currently held)Ability to work in a variety of environments (indoors, outdoors, heights, inclement weather)Willingness to travel periodically to plant sitesStrong communication skills written, verbal, and listeningAbility to work under pressure with changing priorities and deadlinesHigh attention to detail with strong organizational skillsMaintain the highest ethical standards in dealing with confidential informationDemonstrated ability to work both independently and as part of a teamComputer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)Ability to work with all levels of company personnelUnderstanding of safety regulations, practices, and company safety policies Preferred Qualifications Bachelors degree in Safety, Occupational Health, Industrial Engineering, or a related field