Safety engineer

Job Title: Safety Engineer

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated Safety Engineer to join our team in a full-time, on-site role. You will be working Monday through Thursday from 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM EST. The primary focus of this role is to ensure safety and environmental compliance within our facility, promote a culture of safety, and drive continuous improvement in safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead and promote a SAFE First Culture.

• Ensure facility compliance with safety and environmental programs, regulations, and company policy.

• Perform job hazard analyses to identify potential risks and recommend corrective actions.

• Review and update location standards, policies, and practices to align with company and regulatory requirements, in collaboration with the Safety Manager.

• Train associates, supervisors, and employees on general safety, environmental awareness, and specific program requirements.

• Maintain required records and prepare reports to meet corporate and regulatory requirements.

• Conduct safety and environmental inspections in the warehouse.

• Organize and coordinate emergency response activities.

• Conduct ergonomics assessments and implement appropriate solutions.

• Organize and lead the safety committee.

• Lead job safety analyses and hazard assessments.

• Coordinate accident investigations and reporting.

• Facilitate ISO and OHSAS compliance.

• Promote a culture of zero incidents and value our human resources.

• Complete monthly training on safety and environmental topics.

• Ensure compliance with environmental regulations and permit requirements.

Essential Skills

• Self-motivated and confident professional eager to work in a team environment.

• Embrace a culture of continuous improvement and exceed expectations.

• Drive a proactive approach to risk detection and elimination.

• Passionate about sustainable development and reducing resource consumption.

• Serve as a subject matter expert and mentor in safety, health, and environmental aspects.

• Knowledge of ISO and OHSAS standards.

• Ability to train large groups of people.

• Project management skills with a focus on timely delivery.

• Knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and OH DEP regulations.

• Accident investigation experience.

• Familiarity with job safety analysis processes.

• Ability to lead and influence within a matrixed organization.

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.

• 1-3 years' experience in safety, environmental, or engineering roles.

• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office and general database/web-based applications.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Minor schedule flexibility is appreciated.

• Experience within a manufacturing environment is beneficial.

Work Environment

The work schedule is Monday through Thursday from 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM EST. The role requires 100% on-site presence at the facility located in Oxford, OH. The work environment is dedicated to a strong culture of safety and sustainable development, with a focus on continuous improvement.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Oxford, OH.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $40.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision - Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital - 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available - Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) - Short and long-term disability - Health Spending Account (HSA) - Transportation benefits - Employee Assistance Program - Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Oxford,OH.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 7, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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