Safety Technician
Panduit

At Panduit, Our People Make the Difference. We're looking for individuals who share our passion for innovation, diversity and inclusion, and sustainability.

What You Will Do

We are excited to be opening our new distribution facility in Merrillville, IN using state-of-the-art technology while minimizing our carbon footprint. Our 400,000 square foot facility will serve as one of our global shipping hubs responsible for meeting the demand of our customers internationally. Click here to learn more about our new warehouse and all available job opportunities: MerrillVille Hiring Page.

The Safety Technician will ensure a safe and compliant work environment by identifying and addressing unsafe conditions, behaviors, and environmental risks. Reporting to the HSE facility lead, they will monitor safety systems, input data into system, and identify opportunities for improvement. Key responsibilities include:

• Ensure regulatory compliance across employee behavior, equipment, tools, machinery, and processes, maintaining adherence to safety and environmental protocols.
• Conduct audits and inspections to ensure proper use of cranes, hoists, PPE, and maintenance of HSE equipment (eyewashes, ladders, first-aid kits, fire systems).
• Drive compliance with Behavior-Based Safety initiatives, focusing on eliminating risks.
• Identify and report safety concerns, implementing corrective actions.
• Promote "Stop Work" and "Safety Challenge" protocols to halt unsafe processes and reinforce safe work practices.
• Issue permits for hazardous work and oversee safe work plans for contractors and interns.
• Oversee waste management, risk analysis audits (HAREs), and other related activities.
• Participate in Safety Committee meetings, lead investigations of injuries and near misses, and support continuous improvement.
• Coordinate industrial hygiene testing (hearing conservation, indoor air quality) and oversee waste collection and recycling initiatives with third-party partners.

What You Will Bring

• Required Degree: High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Years of Experience: 2 years of experience with HSE activities.
• Risk Assessing: Basic understanding of how to risk assess a machine or process.
• Statistical Techniques: Basic understanding of statistical techniques such as TRIR and DART.
• Auditing: Basic understanding of audit standards (ISO 9001, ISO 45001 and ISO 14001).
• Computer Skills: General proficiency with computers and data entry; experience with Microsoft Office preferred.

What We Can Offer You

• Competitive wages starting at $25/hr.
• Generous vacation, sick days, holidays, and a volunteer day.
• 401K match and profit sharing.
• Air-conditioned work environment.
• Culture of accountability that values trust, working smarter, and teamwork.
• Advancement and development opportunities in Merrillville or at one of our other locations in Tinley Park, Orland Park, or Lockport IL.

Join us in making meaningful connections. Apply online to be part of the Panduit team. We're an Equal Opportunity Employer, dedicated to creating an inclusive workplace for all.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Panduit will not sponsor applicants for work visas now or in the future.

Work Shift
Day (United States of America)

Check out our new facility!

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