Drop-off Locations

18656 Leslie Drive / Hagerstown, MD 21740 / 301-791-0100

Training and Safety Coordinator

Conservit Inc. is the tri-state’s leader in ferrous and non-ferrous scrap metal recycling.

Hours of operation

Monday – Friday: 7:30 am– 3:45 pm

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Training and Safety Coordinator

Location: Hagerstown, MD

Type: Full time

Be an Active Part of Conservit’s Leadership Team! Full Time, Exempt Professional Position. Salary: $50,000 – $75,000 depending on experience.  Day Shift, predominantly Monday – Friday.  Annual Merit Increases; Annual Bonuses; Minimal Travel; Insurance in 30 days for Professionals.  Make your training & safety career with Conservit.

SUMMARY:

The Training and Safety Coordinator will be responsible for supporting the day-to-day implementation and continuous support of training (including heavy equipment: material handlers w/ magnet and grapple attachments; loaders, Pettibone Cary Lift, Track Mobile, etc). Additionally, the Safety and Training Coordinator will support operations managers with ongoing training and development and safety support in all areas and locations.

QUALIFICATIONS:

In order to perform this job successfully, individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The following requirements are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:

  • Education and/ or Experience: High School diploma or equivalent required. Minimum three years safety support experience required. Previous recycling, construction, quarry, mining or manufacturing experience preferred.
  • Language and Communication Skills: Ability to read, write and interpret in English such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. Must have excellent communication and training skills. Good computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Physical Demands: “Moderate”: Exerting up to 40lbs of force occasionally, or up to 25lbs of force frequently, or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Requires six or more hours of intermittent standing or walking in an eight-hour day. Sitting may be required intermittently and occasionally. Stooping and bending required frequently. Must be able to see, listen and respond to dangerous situations.
  • Work Environment: Usually working outdoors with minimal work indoors or working in various weather conditions. Working frequently in close proximity to moving heavy equipment and traffic. Valid Driver’s License required. Occasional travel to WV and PA locations required.

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Support, develop, and provide employees, supervisors, and leadership team on safety training and best practices, inspiring performance and results.
  • Assist in developing safety culture and strategy and facilitate collaboration among departments and lines of business company wide. Along with management, cultivate an environment that promotes “safety first” philosophy and positive morale.
  • Implement safe working techniques and reinforce safety policies, procedures and best practices.
  • Represent the company in front of new hires.
  • Anticipates, identifies, evaluates and works with leadership to implement solutions to hazardous conditions and practices.
  • Assist in incident/accident investigation efforts and transportation for basic medical care.
  • Assist in preparing and maintaining environmental and regulatory records.
  • Conducts new hire and employee safety training as required and necessary using appropriate training materials and technology.
  • Collaborate with Human Resources to provide health and well-being for employees, support for Workers’ Compensation cases and follow appropriate HIPAA laws.
  • Understand company operational processes and strategies for receiving, processing, storing, and shipping.
  • Participate in regular ReMa safety seminars and conferences.
  • Assist and help maintain safety and DOT compliance for company trucking department with transportation management team.
  • Wear proper safety equipment.
  • Other duties as assigned.

For your entire scrap metal recycling needs, contact us at 301-791-0100.

Serving the tri-state area including:  Hagerstown, MD / New Bloomfield, PA / Martinsburg, WV