Nypro Kánaak is a full-service plastics manufacturing company that provides high-quality products and services with the benefits of diversity supply. As a joint venture between Nypro Inc. — an agile global leader in plastics design, molding and manufacturing, and Sealaska — an Alaska Native-owned corporation, Nypro Kánaak offers world-class solutions in a variety of markets.

Since it opened in 1989, the Iowa plant has proven to be an outstanding Nypro Kánaak facility. Averaging the fastest mold changes worldwide, Nypro Kánaak Iowa can run an unusually wide variety of products on any given day, demonstrating superior flexibility while catering to its customers' changing needs. Nypro Kánaak Iowa is also equipped to handle high temperature thermoplastics.  To learn more about our company please visit our website  http://www.nyprokanaak.com/page/company

We are currently seeking an Occupational Health and Safety Specialist.  The highly qualified candiate MUST BE willing to relocate to our Iowa facility. 

Position Summary:

Establish and promote the maintenance of a safe, accident-free, healthy work environment that is compliant with all applicable local, state, and federal regulations.  Develop and maintain safety policies, procedures and employee communications regarding safety guidelines.  Train employees in safe workplace practices.

Key Responsiblities:

·         Develops and implements general safety policies and procedures to be followed by company personnel in compliance with local, state, regional, and national safety and health rules and regulations

·         Consults with all departments on design and use of equipment, fire prevention and safety programs

·         Lays out manufacturing workspace to optimize safe working environment

·         Formulates appropriate safety policies and guidelines

·         Inspects or tours facilities to detect existing or potential accident and health hazards

·         Recommends corrective or preventative measures where indicated.

·         Keeps managers and employees alerted as to the hazards of working with toxic fumes, dangerous chemicals, and any other hazardous substances

·         Participates in accident/injury investigations

·         Maintains safety files and records

·         May report to management on health and safety issues and concerns

·         Support all company safety and quality programs and initiatives

·         Other responsibilities may be assigned from time to time as needed, based on the evolution of the company and the requirements of the department/position

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