Safety Assistant

SSAB is one of the largest North American producers of steel plate and coil, serving many industrial markets including energy, construction, agriculture and transportation.  SSAB operates five state of the art facilities strategically located in key regions across the U.S. 
SSAB has nearly 1,200 highly skilled employees in the U.S.  Jobs at SSAB range from machine operators and sales people to advanced engineers and corporate professionals in HR, finance and more.  SSAB offers challenging careers and comprehensive benefit program designed to keep employees and their families healthy and secure.

POSITION PURPOSE

This position provides support to the Manager, Safety & Security as well as to the other Safety Department staff. This support includes report preparation, data gathering and management of safety database systems.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Create and maintain incident/accident files.  Report potential worker compensation cases to insurance carrier.
• Enter monthly OSHA training information into Maintenance Connections database and maintain all training documentation.
• Be a liaison between Multimedia Training System (MTS) and mill personnel.
• Track and organize all Safety Management System Documents.
• Work with department managers to schedule required Safety training
• Work with corporate personnel to post all safety documents in the appropriate location on company intranet.
• Maintain and compile OSHA safety reporting including annual OSHA report for the facility.
• Function as point of contact with Logical on the HAZMIN system for the facility Safety Data Sheets.
• Be point of contact for general safety calls and inquiries from employees
• Assist with New Hire Orientation; which includes classroom training, distribution of PPE, work clothing, boots, assign & maintain both personal and uniform locker information
• Assist with monthly Housekeeping Tours  
• Provide all levels of administrative support, including but not limited to composing letters, memos and other documentation
• Provide Receptionist backup for the facility as needed
• Support security/medical staff administratively as directed by Manager
• Assist with monthly Random Drug testing

QUALIFICATIONS

Competencies and Experience

Required:

• Good computer skills including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and database management
• Good organizational skills and attention to detail
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Previous clerical experience
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Regular and reliable attendance

Preferred:

• Experience working with regulatory agencies such as OSHA and/or EPA
• Previous experience as an Administrative or Safety Assistant
• Flexibility and willingness to constantly reassess priorities and troubleshoot
• Enthusiastic and approachable demeanor

Education

Required:

• Associates degree

Preferred:

• Bachelors degree in Safety or related field

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The employee will frequently be required to:

• This position operates in an office environment.  The role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and scanners. This role is partially sedentary (average of 5 hours per day), however, filing and handling of materials is required. This would require the ability to walk, bend, kneel, or stand, use of hands to finger, hold and handle, reach with hands and arms and to push / pull, lift or carry items up to 30 lbs.

The employee will occasionally be required to:

• This position would periodically require work in the mill environment with some exposure to heat/cold, walking/standing, stairs, noise and wearing safety equipment/clothing for protection from hazards
• Drive for departmental errands and trainings

The position requires the following vision and hearing capabilities:

• Talking person to person, on the phone, and/or in group settings
• Hearing in person, on the phone, and/or in group settings
• Vision at near, mid, and far range

POSITION TYPE - WORK HOURS - TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

• Position is full time, non-exempt, and is eligible for overtime
• Position works an eight (8) hour day shift, Monday through Friday
• No travel is expected for this position
• Office presence is required

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

SSAB's vision is a stronger, lighter and more sustainable world.
SSAB's values form the guiding principals of our company. 
They shape our culture and characteristics.  They serve as a compass for our actions and behavior, and describe what we stand for.  Values guide us daily in making the right choices and doing the right things.

SSAB's values are:

• Driven - Together we create value
• True - Do what is right
• Ahead - Future in mind