Job Description
WELLS: A CAREER WORTH BUILDING Wells is one of the largest prefabricated building solution providers with locations across the central U.S., providing meaningful work in many different regions. We are a family-owned company that has celebrated 70 years of success.
At the end of the day, we are a team of creators. Our 2,400 employees across the U.S. play an important role as catalysts, constructors, and community members. They are committed to reducing risk, building confidence, and deliberately planning for partners' success - from vision through construction and beyond.
Every day, more architects, engineers, contractors, developers, and owners specify Wells precast building components for their construction needs and with this continued success, we are looking to hire a motivated self-starting
EHS Safety Coordinator to join our team. The right candidate must be a problem-solver, have strong communication skills, and also be willing and ready to learn.
Pay Range of $23.61-$31.94. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Stay up-to-date on current environmental, health and safety regulations, maintaining knowledge of emerging issues and trends in safety.
- Builds a safety culture and holds employees at all levels accountable for demonstrating behaviors that embrace the safety culture.
- Educate all levels of employees on Wells' safety standards and expectations.
- Create Safety Committee agenda and lead monthly Safety Committee meetings.
- Performs Job Safety Analyses and audits and implements changes accordingly.
- Provides OSHA compliance and other safety training and maintains records to comply with all OSHA guidelines.
- Provides new hire orientation for new employees.
- Immediately rectify unsafe acts, as well as recognize behaviors to reinforcing their repetition.
- Manage job-related injuries to ensure the injured employee receives proper medical treatment.
- Manages workers compensation cases as needed.
- Completes accident investigations to drive out root cause and eliminate from future occurrences.
- Assist in ensuring all environmental permits are current.
- Ensures spills are managed per internal policy and reported as required.
- Assist with SDS files and updates as needed.
- Provide field safety support as needed to ensure compliance with policies and regulations.
- Provide recommendations for improving safety in the workplace.
EDUCATION, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
- High school diploma required.
- 2-3 years safety support or related administrative experience preferred.
- Associates degree in related field preferred.
- Experience using data-based systems, i.e. learning management software, or other relational data base.
- OSHA experience a plus.
- Spanish language skills highly desirable.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, OneNote and Sharepoint.
- Ability to communicate effectively and work as a part of a departmental and cross-functional team.
- Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills required.
- Ability to self-manage and self-motivate.
- Capable of working under pressure and deadlines.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
- Excellent organizational skills.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/ ADA ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time.
- Manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination for typing, filing, and using office equipment.
- Visual acuity and ability to read small print.
- Hearing acuity and ability to communicate effectively with others.
- Ability to lift and move office supplies and equipment.
- Mobility and ability to move around the office as needed.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
- Moderate risk of exposure to unusual elements.
- Moderate risk of safety precautions.
- Moderate exposure to production environment.
- Travel as needed
- Must be capable of climbing, bending, kneeling, squatting, sitting, walking (flat and uneven surfaces).
This position profile identifies the key responsibilities and expectations for performance. It cannot encompass all specific job tasks that an employee may be required to perform. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and perform job-related duties as may be assigned by his/her supervisor.
Wells is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, gender identity, disability, or protected Veteran status.
Wells participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your I-9 Form information to confirm you are authorized to work in the U.S
#MN EMPLOYEE BENEFITS Wells values our employees and is committed to providing a competitive and comprehensive benefits package. We offer paid holidays, health, dental and vision insurance, as well as flex spending for medical and daycare, a health savings account, and 401(k) plan with profit sharing. We'll also pay your premium for short- and long-term disability, and life insurance.*
*Please note that the benefits listed here are for non-union employees. Benefits for union employees are covered under separate collective bargaining agreements which can be obtained through their union business agent or their HR representative. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
Job Tags
Holiday work, Full time, Temporary work, For contractors, Immediate start,