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ENTRY-LEVEL SAFETY SPECIALIST

Start Your Career in Manufacturing Safety

Location: San Antonio, TX
Pay: $17–$20 per hour
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
Experience: Entry-Level Opportunity
Industry: Manufacturing

Start Your Career in Manufacturing Safety

We are hiring an Entry-Level Safety Specialist to join our manufacturing team in San Antonio. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is interested in workplace safety and wants to build a long-term career in Safety/EHS within a manufacturing environment.

You will work closely with experienced safety professionals and site leadership while gaining hands-on experience with OSHA compliance, employee training, workplace inspections, incident reporting, safety documentation, and hazard prevention.

Previous safety experience is preferred but not required. We are willing to train the right candidate.

What You'll Do

• Help maintain a safe and compliant manufacturing environment.
• Support OSHA and company safety requirements.
• Monitor manufacturing and warehouse areas to identify potential safety hazards.
• Assist with workplace inspections and corrective actions.
• Assist with incident investigations and reporting.
• Maintain safety records, OSHA logs, KPIs, and other required documentation.
• Assist with new-hire safety orientations and employee training.
• Support forklift safety training and recertification.
• Help identify workplace hazards and recommend corrective actions.
• Assist with weekly safety meetings and monthly safety committee meetings.
• Help maintain OHSMS documentation and identify workplace risks.
• Assist with safety training materials and required training schedules.
• Track and organize safety data, including injuries, incidents, and safety trends.
• Work closely with the Senior Safety Manager and Corporate Safety Team.
• Spend approximately 75% of your time on the manufacturing/warehouse floor and 25% in the office.
• Perform other safety-related duties as assigned by leadership.

What We're Looking For

Entry-level candidates are encouraged to apply!

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Previous manufacturing, warehouse, forklift, or safety experience is a plus.
• 1–3 years of safety experience preferred, but not required.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Dependable with good attendance and a strong safety mindset.
• Basic computer, scanner, and data-entry skills.
• Strong problem-solving and attention-to-detail skills.
• Comfortable communicating with employees and assisting with safety meetings.
• Forklift certification is preferred but not required.
• Must be able to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.

Physical & Work Environment

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Ability to bend, stoop, and lift up to 30 pounds.
• Comfortable working on a manufacturing and warehouse floor.
• May be exposed to machinery, noise, changing temperatures, and occasional outdoor conditions.
• Flexibility to work occasional nights, weekends, or holidays based on business needs.

Why Join Us?

This is a great opportunity to start or grow your career in Safety/EHS within the manufacturing industry. You will receive hands-on experience and work alongside experienced safety professionals while developing valuable skills in workplace safety and compliance.

If you are dependable, safety-minded, organized, and eager to learn, we want to hear from you.

Entry-Level Candidates Encouraged to Apply
Manufacturing Experience Is a Plus
Training and Hands-On Learning Provided

Perks and Benefits:

• Medical, Vision, Dental

Apply now for further details!

Balance Staffing is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal or state law.

Balance Staffing is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal or state law.