Field Safety Specialist - RiverBend Materials (Salem, OR) (Healthcare)

Job ID: 511339

RiverBend Materials, a CRH company, is a member of the CRH West Division family, values a culture of growth, development, and internal promotion. We are a dynamic, growth-oriented, national aggregate, asphalt, concrete, and construction family of companies. For over 80 years, we have worked to be the preferred source of quality rock products, concrete, asphalt paving, and construction services. We have been recognized by numerous organizations for our commitment to safety, customer service, and innovation.

What You Will Do...
In this entry level support focused role, you will work directly with employees in the field to assist the Safety Manager in promoting and reinforcing company safety, health, and risk management programs. You will spend much of your time onsite, supporting safe practices related to confined spaces, OSHA/MSHA compliance, trenching and excavation, working at heights, DOT/FMCSA, and heavy equipment operations. You will also assist in safety meetings, incident learning teams, and employee training sessions, contributing to the ongoing safety culture across our operations.

Location: Salem, OR. Local commutes to locations within the valley as needed. These areas include Eugene, Keizer, Corvallis, and Dallas.

Wage: $26+/hr DOE

Shift: Primarily work 8 - 10 hours per day, 5 days per week. Nights/weekends/overtime as needed.

What You Can Do...
To perform this role successfully, an individual must be able to carry out each essential duty with competence and care.

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience in construction, mining, manufacturing, or related industries, including participation in safety initiatives and familiarity with OSHA and/or MSHA regulations.
• Comfortable speaking to diverse individuals and groups in delivering safety-related information.
• Ability to identify both safe and unsafe practices and to support peers by offering constructive feedback and encouragement.
• A genuine interest in advancing workplace safety and helping others stay safe on the job.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and openness to learning new software and systems.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver's license and ability to pass pre-employment drug testing.
• Authorized to work in the United States.

Preferred Qualifications

• OSHA 10 & 30, OSHA 500/510, MSHA certifications or equivalent safety-related training.

Key Responsibilities (Essential Duties and Functions)

• Assist with the implementation and ongoing support of company safety programs.
• Help conduct site safety audits and contribute to delivery of hazard awareness initiatives.
• Assist in reviewing and following up on incident reports by identifying contributing factors and improvement opportunities.
• Help reinforce Human Performance principles through communication, education, and on-site engagement.
• Maintain an excellent field presence to strengthen the safety culture, monitor safe work practices, and reinforce desired safe behaviors and habits.
• Provide support in implementing industrial hygiene practices, such as respiratory protection, hearing conservation, and silica exposure awareness.
• Assist with preparing safety-related materials and communications using Microsoft Office, Adobe PDF, Teams, and other platforms.
• Support the coordination and delivery of safety training and help with documentation and logistics.
• Help facilitate safety meetings and toolbox talks.
• Provide support for employee engagement programs and initiatives that promote safety culture.
• Demonstrate consistent, timely attendance and active participation in team activities.
• Ability to connect with people to establish and contribute/maintain to an inclusive, respectful work environment.

Company Benefits:

• Medical/Dental/Vision/Prescription
• Generous Paid Time Off
• 401k with Roth option & 5% Company Match
• Profit Sharing
• 9 Paid Holidays (8 Static and 1 Floating)
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Short- & Long-Term Disability
• Annual Performance Based Incentives
• Potential for Overtime
• Parental Leave
• Opportunities for Internal Mobility
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Earn More with our Employee Referral Program
• Company Discounts on products, goods, services, electronics, automotive, travel & more!
• Opportunities for Community Engagement

Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Office Environment and Field Visits including Plants, Pits, Shops and job sites.
• Occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, outside weather conditions and vibration. The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions.
• May require driving for periods of time to perform job duties at various job site locations.

Physical Requirements:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The employee is occasionally required to reach with arms waist to shoulder height, sit, stand, walk and handle/grasp equipment and machines.
• The employee is occasionally required to lift, carry and/or push/pull anywhere up to 50lbs.
• The employee is occasionally required to crawl, kneel, bend, squat, crouch or climb. And reach with arms above shoulder height or below knee height.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and depth perception.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
• Most PPE will be provided by our team to keep you safe. Please provide your own pair of steel-toed or composite-toed boots.

The statements included in this job description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria necessary to successfully perform the job. Other duties may be assigned as required. Requirements for this job are subject to modification by the Company and its designees, and reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

What CRH Offers You

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• A diverse and inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

About CRH

CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of large international organization.

If you're up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Once you click apply now, you will be brought to our official employment application. Please complete your online profile and it will be sent to the hiring manager. Our system allows you to view and track your status 24 hours a day. Thank you for your interest!

RiverBend Materials, a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

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