Job Description:

Federal Signal is recruiting for a person to provide administrative support to the Safety Department to ensure compliance with all corporate safety program expectations and applicable federal & state laws governing the health and safety of individuals. This position will also ensure that all employee training is completed, documented and maintained regarding regulatory requirements. They will monitor follow-ups and corrective action resulting from all health and safety audits.

Key Activities/Responsibilities:

• Aid Safety and Production leadership in developing meeting agendas, training materials and activities to meet established safety goals and objectives.


• Perform Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) assessments and maintain an inventory of required PPE throughout the plant. Track all PPE purchases, including shoes and Rx safety eyewear.


• Identify safety training needs, assist with safety training and maintain safety training logs and records, inclusive of audiometric and respirator fit testing.


• Complete reports tracking incident investigation completion and production supervisor safety goals.


• Manage plant environmental requirements, including but not limited to: Ross Air Permit, Tier II, No Exposure Storm Water Permit, Universal Waste Lamp Crushing, Hazardous Waste Manifests, and Waste Profiles.


• Complete weekly, monthly and/or quarterly safety checks and audits as required per OSHA or Company standards (i.e. First Aid supplies, AEDs, fire extinguishers, water sampling, lead logs, water cooling tests and altering & notification system, ). Perform risk assessments of chemical storage and audit labeling of chemicals and storage.


• Follow all governmental agency hazardous material requirements. Including but not limited to proper storage, labeling, and removal of hazardous materials


• Complete annual facility chemical audit and maintain the SDS system.


• Track personal protective equipment (shoes and prescription safety eyewear) purchases. Schedule on site shoe mobile visits and maintain employee list for prescription safety eyewear provider.


• Manage and track forklift inspections


• Leads and participates in 5S/6S Lean activities


• Organize and participate on the safety


• Assist with weather, security, and health related


• Assist with safety policy and procedure development and


• Create & maintain employee badges & Manage badge access database, video system and perform building access audits.


• Earn and maintain First Aid, CPR, AED, and Blood Borne Pathogen certification


• Provide administrative support to the Safety and Maintenance department as required


• Other duties as assigned

Requirements/ Skills Needed:

• High school diploma / and associate degree preferred


• 3 - 5 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment.


• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to train others and create procedures/presentations.


• Ability to work in a team environment & with all levels of employees


• Self-starter with initiative and ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.


• Ability to plan, prioritize and complete work on schedule


• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and Power Point.


• Strong ability to multi-task.

Benefits of Employment

In addition to excellent career growth opportunities, Federal Signal Corporation offers a wide array of benefits including: annual bonus potential, insurance (life, medical, dental, vision), paid holidays, paid vacation, 401(k) with matching contributions and tuition reimbursement. We provide our employees with a smoke-free, drug-free workplace.

About Us

Federal Signal in University Park is a leading manufacturer and supplier of comprehensive systems and products used to protect people and property. Our products and integrated solutions include systems for campus and community alerting, emergency vehicles, first responder interoperable communications, industrial communications, and command and municipal networked security. Specific products include: lightbars and sirens, public warning sirens and public safety software.

Federal Signal Corporation (NYSE: FSS) builds and delivers equipment of unmatched quality that moves material, cleans infrastructure, and protects the communities where we work and live. Founded in 1901, Federal Signal is a leading global designer and manufacturer of products and total solutions that serve municipal, governmental, industrial and commercial customers. Headquartered in Downers Grove, IL, with manufacturing facilities worldwide, the Company operates two groups: Environmental Solutions and Safety and Security Systems. For more information on Federal Signal, visit: www.federalsignal.com

The Company is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will not be discriminated against on the basis of, and will receive consideration for employment without regard to, race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category, characteristic, or trait under applicable law. If you require reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resources at HR@federalsignal.com. All other applications must be submitted online.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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