Located in Ocala, FL
Pay: $18.00-$20.00/HR
Job Full Description
(Bilingual) Safety Specialist
- Ocala, FL
- Pay Rate: $18–$20 per hour
Schedule: Monday–Friday | 7:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Position Type: Full-time | Contract
We are seeking a Safety Specialist on a contract basis to support and promote a strong culture of safety across manufacturing operations. This role works closely with Operations teams to ensure compliance, provide safety training, conduct audits, and assist with investigations and corrective actions. The ideal candidate is highly organized, confident communicating with employees at all levels, and comfortable working in a manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Promote and enforce all company safety policies and procedures
- Conduct routine safety training sessions, safety orientations, and toolbox talks
- Assist with new hire paperwork and safety onboarding
- Perform regular job and facility inspections to identify unsafe conditions or work practices
- Document safety observations and report findings to administrative and management teams
- Coordinate supplemental inspections when new equipment, substances, or processes are introduced
- Assist supervisors and managers with project safety planning and hazard investigations
- Verify completion of corrective actions and safety recommendations
- Investigate workplace illnesses and injuries; gather information from employees and help prevent recurrence
- Submit safety status reports and track initiatives through completion
- Ensure proper fire extinguishers, eyewash stations, and first aid supplies are available
- Create and distribute safety newsletters and safety communications
- Physically walk the plant floor and address safety compliance issues (PPE, procedures, etc.)
- Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
- Minimum 2 years of experience in a safety-related role
- Manufacturing experience preferred
- Associate degree in a technical field preferred
- Strong knowledge of safety regulations and compliance standards
- Ability to evaluate complex information and make policy recommendations
- High attention to detail and strong organizational skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Comfortable speaking to large groups of employees
- High proficiency with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other MS Office applications
- Bilingual (Spanish/English)
- Willing and able to walk the production floor regularly and address safety issues directly with employees
Work Environment:
- Manufacturing / plant environment
- Requires frequent walking and standing
- Hands-on role with a strong administrative component
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How to Apply:
- Email: Devin.Sias@ExpressPros.com
- Walk-In: 1005 SW 10th St, Suite 102, Ocala, FL 34471
- Call: 352-867-8055
- Online: ExpressPros.com/Ocala
Ocala, FL
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1005 Southwest 10th Street
Ocala, FL 34471
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