Safety Specialist

Job Description:

At Cambria, we take care of our people by offering a great workplace with excellent benefits. On the job, you will enjoy an exceptionally clean, climate controlled environment, paid lunch breaks, a shift differential pay for certain shifts and/or jobs, and Cambria uniforms and boots. Your health and future are covered with medical and dental insurance, life and disability coverage, and a 401(k) with an immediate company match. We also offer paid time off, paid holidays, an Employee Assistance Program, tuition reimbursement,  opportunities for advancement, and an employee referral program.

The Safety Specialist works with Operations Leadership and associates at the Cambria Quartz Processing Center (Randolph, MN) location to support a strong safety culture and is responsible for ensuring the facilities and site are compliant with all OSHA and other Federal, and State/Local guidelines.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide subject matter expertise on Cambria safety standards and programs

• Support to continuously improve the following, but not limited to, safety programs: incident reporting and investigation, emergency preparedness, hazardous communication, lock-out-tag-out, crane, forklift, industrial hygiene, confined space, fall protection, blood borne pathogen, and hearing conservation

• Ensure the site is compliant with all OSHA and other Federal and State/Local guidelines, requirements 

• Ensure the site is compliant with Cambria safety standards by auditing all training activities

• Provide frequent and routine required Safety trainings with employees

• Conduct and document required Safety inspections as applicable, follow up on findings and facilitate the implementation of  corrective actions in a timely manner

• Advise, inform and generate reports for operations leadership on relevant safety initiatives

• Assist with incident or near miss investigations

• Facilitate the Safety Committee meetings and projects

• Monitor inventory for safety supplies and interact with vendors

• Support the ERT (Emergency Response Team) and coordinate routine ERT trainings

• Conduct industrial hygiene and noise sampling as necessary

• Maintain well organized record keeping system

• Communicate effectively with all employees, including technical information

• Keep work area clean and orderly

• Be detailed oriented and capable of working independently, with guidance

• Critical thinking and problem solving skills

• Perform job duties safely as outlined in the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)

• Support Environmental requirements and initiatives as needed

• Additional duties as assigned by management

Preferred Qualifications and Skills:

• Bilingual (English/Spanish)

• 1-3 years relevant experience

• Experience with railroad regulations/operations

• Knowledge of OSHA and other Federal, State and Local regulations

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Google 

• Crane and forklift experience

• Critical thinking and problem solving skills

• Keen observation skills and the ability to multi-task

• Basic math skills

• Mechanically inclined

• Industrial work experience

• First Aid/CPR/AED Certified

Minimum Requirements:

Education:  High School Diploma or GED required;, Bachelor's Degree in related field preferred

Experience: 1-3 years of Safety experience in manufacturing field preferred

Cambria Success Factors:

• High attention to detail

• Reliable and punctual 

• Direct communication

• Sense of urgency in completing work 

• Capable of multitasking

• Work well both independently and with a team

• Self-motivated 

Physical Requirements: 

• Lift up to 50 lbs.

• Push/pull 100 lbs.

• Stand on feet for long periods of time during a shift with intermittent breaks

• Wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) provided by Cambria, including applicable tight-fitting respiratory protection

• Work in an outdoor environment in all weather conditions 

• Walk up and down steps multiple times throughout shift 

• Bend over multiple times throughout shift 

Task Based Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Requirements: 

• Steel toed boots

• Hard Hat

• Hearing Protection 

• Safety glasses

• Cut-proof gloves

• Latex gloves

• Face shield 

• High visibility vest

• Half or Full-facepiece Respirator

• Respirator (employees who are required to wear a respirator must maintain a clean-shaven face in the area where the respirator seals to the skin).

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Cambria’s starting salary range for this position is $60,000 - $77,000. Salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the target for new hires for the position. Individual pay is determined by several factors, including work location, job-related experience, and relevant education and/or training.

Cambria offers a competitive benefits package that encompasses Health and Dental Insurance, Paid Time Off, 7 paid Holidays , 401(k) plus matching, Discretionary Profit Sharing, Flexible Spending Account; Life, Supplemental Life, and Disability Insurance; Referral Program, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Assistance Program, Employee Discount and Professional Development Assistance.

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

At Cambria, dedication to philanthropy and our people is at the heart of who we are. We strive to make a meaningful difference in the world every day by prioritizing employee well-being and fostering inclusivity and empowerment. Under the banner of CambriaCares, our philanthropic endeavors show our commitment to our people and our community to uplift kids, support education, and contribute to a sustainable future.

For additional company information, please visit www.CambriaUSA.com

An offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background verification check, subject to applicable laws and regulations. The results will be reviewed based on the individual's record, and the specific duties and requirements of the job.