Entry Level Safety Coordinator - Oskaloosa, IA
Oldcastle

Job Info

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Job ID: 494793

Oldcastle APG, a CRH Company, is the leading provider of outdoor living solutions in North America with an award-winning portfolio that enables customers to Live Well Outside. Inspiring endless possibilities with enduring performance, its collection of premier building products create inviting outdoor spaces where people connect, reflect and recharge. The manufacturer's signature brands include Belgard® and Echelon® hardscape and masonry materials; Barrette Outdoor Living® and MoistureShield® fencing, decking and railing; Sakrete® and Amerimix® packaged concrete and mortar; Techniseal® sands, jointing technologies and surface protectors; PebbleTec® pool finishes; plus popular brands of landscape and gardening materials.

Job Summary

Coordinator is responsible for all aspects of ensuring quality in Growing Media and Mulch products at the plant-level, including, but not limited to: formulation oversight and testing; incoming raw material inspection, testing, and approval; ensuring that all established specifications and processes are followed. Coordinator is also responsible for the plant's EH & S program to include OSHA, Oldcastle, and EPA requirements.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Oversight and testing of product formulations
• Inspection, testing, and approval of incoming raw materials
• Follow all established specifications and processes
• Investigate and resolve Customer quality complaints
• Administer and maintain EH & S program
• Routinely inspect/observe plant equipment and activities for safe processes
• Prepare and submit all required reports to Oldcastle or applicable agency
• Keep plant in compliance with EH & S regulations
• Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned as needed

Qualifications

Experience

• Experience with lab and testing procedures preferred
• Experience with safety programs and compliance
• Some experience working in a manufacturing environment preferred
• Some mechanical aptitude or experience with production processing equipment preferred
• Some experience working with EH & S programs/agencies

Knowledge

• Interest in Horticulture or Gardening is a plus
• Environmental, Health, & Safety programs and rules

Skills and Abilities

• Must be detail-oriented
• Must be able to problem-solve, with a strong sense of goal attainment
• The employee is regularly required to lift and move up to 50lbs. Occasionally the employee may need to lift up to 65lbs, - should this be the case, employees should engage in team lifting and/or use the provided equipment to safely lift
• Good housekeeping skills required
• Ability to influence thinking, deal with and overcome resistance and objections, and to motivate change

Travel

• Limited travel required

Requirements / Education / Experience

• High school degree required; Associates Degree preferred
• Ability to read and interpret instructions and operations manuals and follow step by step instructions
• Adequate computer skills

Physical Environment

• Lift objects weighing up to 50 pounds each
• Endure intermittent bending, crouching, pushing, pulling, stooping and reaching
• Standing for extended period of time
• Able to work under extreme conditions such as hot or cold temperatures, noise, dust, and dirt

What CRH Offers You

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• A diverse and inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

About CRH

CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of large international organization.

If you're up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Once you click apply now, you will be brought to our official employment application. Please complete your online profile and it will be sent to the hiring manager. Our system allows you to view and track your status 24 hours a day. Thank you for your interest!

Oldcastle APG, a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

EOE/Vet/Disability--If you want to know more, please click on this link.

Date: Apr 16, 2024

Nearest Major Market: Ottumwa
Job Segment: Safety, Service

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