Manufacturing Safety Coordinator - Bilingual

About JLG, an Oshkosh company

JLG began in 1969, when our founder, John L. Grove set out to resolve growing safety concerns in the construction industry. Since then we have been committed to understanding the challenges and delivering innovative solutions to the access market. We partner with customers to provide quality equipment, training opportunities and trusted support within the access industry. We are a global company, and our products—including mobile elevating work platforms, telehandlers, utility vehicles and accessories—can be found all over the world.

In this role as a Safety Coordinator here at JLG, you will play a vital part in maintaining a safe and compliant workplace by conducting industrial hygiene evaluations, developing and delivering safety training, and serving as a trusted safety and environmental resource across our production facility. Your expertise will help drive continuous improvement in regulatory compliance, injury prevention, and best practices company-wide.

YOUR IMPACT

• Conduct safety audits of facilities to pinpoint unsafe working conditions, behaviors and practices and develop sound recommendations for corrections

• Investigate injury reports and follow-up to ensure corrective action is taken

• Coordinate industrial hygiene testing and implement corrective action, if required

• Oversee safety-related training that is required to remain in compliance with all applicable regulation

• Update management on the status of JLG’s safety program through monthly and quarterly reports

• Strengthen and lead the Company’s ergonomics program

• Coordinate the services of insurance carriers and outside consulting personnel

• Organize, plan, and steer the Safety Representative Program to ensure that JLG employees are provided with a safe workplace

• Work closely with our Health Services Manager on worker’s compensation concerns

• Maintain an active role on our Safety Implementation Team

• Coordinate with manufacturing, engineering, etc., on the design and construction of new equipment, facilities and processes to insure safe design

• Develop and recommend general accident prevention programs to include specific protective procedures and devices

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Safety or related field OR an equivalent combination of education and experience

• Internship experience

• Ability to work Monday through Friday from 6:00am up to 4:30pm. Weekends on call as needed.

STANDOUT QUALIFICATIONS

• Bilingual in Spanish

• Prior experience in a manufacturing/production facility

• Background in environmental regulations

• Must be willing to travel to various plant locations

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Ability to perform basic statistical analysis and interpret data

WORKING CONDITIONS

The following represents general working conditions for this role. Specific conditions may vary depending on business needs and individual circumstances.

• This position is based in a manufacturing or production environment and may involve exposure to loud noise, dust, moving machinery, or temperature fluctuations.

• The role may require standing for extended periods, repetitive motions, lifting items up to 50 pounds, bending, kneeling, climbing, or using tools and equipment.

• Proper personal protective equipment (PPE) must be worn when required.

• Visual and auditory acuity are needed for safe equipment operation and effective communication in a busy workspace.

• Reasonable accommodations will be considered for qualified individuals with disabilities to ensure access to all essential job functions.

Pay Range:

The above pay range reflects the minimum and maximum target pay for the position across all U.S. locations. Within this range, individual pay is determined by various factors, including the scope and responsibilities of the role, the candidate's experience, education and skills, as well as the equity of pay among team members in similar positions. Beyond offering a competitive total rewards package, we prioritize a people-first culture and offer various opportunities to support team member growth and success.

Oshkosh is committed to working with and offering reasonable accommodation to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to disability for any part of the employment process, please contact us at [email protected].

Oshkosh Corporation is a merit-based Equal Opportunity Employer. Job opportunities are open for application to all qualified individuals and selection decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristic. To the extent that information is provided or collected regarding categories as provided by law it will in no way affect the decision regarding an employment application.

Oshkosh Corporation will not discharge or in any 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 Oshkosh Corporation's legal duty to furnish information.

Certain positions with Oshkosh Corporation require access to controlled goods and technologies subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations or the Export Administration Regulations. Applicants for these positions may need to be "U.S. Persons," as defined in these regulations. Generally, a "U.S. Person" is a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or an individual who has been admitted as a refugee or granted asylum.