SPECIFIC DUTIES INCLUDE:

• Assist in the implementation, training, and compliance with WSI's safety standard operating procedures and programs.
• Locate and properly document safety violations and deficiencies.
• Responsible for the clerical duties associated with the safety department (OSHA Logs, State Forms, W/C Requests, Medical Paperwork, Training Logs)
• Assist the safety manager during emergency situations.
• Work closely with other department supervisors, foremen, and leads to ensure WSI's safety standard operating procedures and programs are implemented and followed.
• Other duties as assigned by the safety manager or vessel manager.

Physical Requirements:

• While performing the duties of this job, the team member is regularly required to see, and hear.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• The team member is regularly required to walk, stand, and reach with arms and hands.
• Ability to frequently lift and move up to 60 lbs.
• Team member is exposed to airborne particles, fumes, and water spray.
• Team member works near moving mechanical parts, machines, and equipment.
• Team member will be frequently exposed to a loud environment and noise.
• Team member must be able to work 12-hour shifts/7 days a week during processing seasons.
• Must maintain good physical fitness and strength
• Must possess a high moral of honesty, integrity, and judgment

Qualifications and Education Requirements:

• Knowledge of creating and maintaining a safe work environment.
• Knowledge of HIPAA practices and policies
• Ability to identify and report safety hazards.
• Prompt arrival and attendance.
• Ability to communicate, comprehend, speak, read, and write in the English language.
• Ability to function as part of a team, with co-workers, supervisors, management, and other departments.
• Ability to familiarize yourself with WSI's policies regarding conduct, behavior, and safety standard operation procedures.
• Ability to remain aware and observant of surroundings, possess and exercise superior judgment when the situation demands it.
• Willing to work different shifts as needed.
• Required to have great interpersonal and communication skills when dealing with team members, visitors, and management.
• Ability to remain calm and in control in extreme situations.
• Ability to work well with local, state, and federal law enforcement, emergency services, harbor master, and United States Coast Guard
• Must be willing to work and live in a multi-cultural environment.
• Knowledge and experience in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Must be able to obtain a valid Alaska driver's license within 30 days.
• Must possess a valid TWIC (Transportation Workers Identification Credentials) card or be able to obtain it within 30 days.
• Prior safety, law enforcement, and/or military experience preferred.
• First Aid/CPR/AED certification or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire.
• EMT-1 certification or ability to obtain within 1 year of hire.

REPORTS TO: This position reports directly to the safety manager. In the absence of the safety manager, the safety assistant will report to the safety lead.

Benefits: Contact HR regarding benefits.

Additional Notes: Westward Seafoods is an equal-opportunity employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, religion, creed, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable