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Collier Construction

Project Manager

Howells, NY · Hybrid

$90K - $160K/yr

Paid training and certifications including OSHA, Fall Protection, Lifts, and manufacturer programs. * Complete tech package including a company-provided smartphone or tablet. * Mentor training ...

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Collier Construction

Project Manager

Middletown, NY · Hybrid

$90K - $160K/yr

Paid training and certifications including OSHA, Fall Protection, Lifts, and manufacturer programs. * Complete tech package including a company-provided smartphone or tablet. * Mentor training ...

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What is fall protection?

Fall protection refers to a set of safety measures, equipment, and procedures designed to prevent workers from falling from heights or to minimize the risk of injury if a fall occurs. It includes the use of guardrails, safety nets, personal fall arrest systems, and proper training to ensure worker safety. Fall protection is essential in industries like construction, maintenance, and warehousing, where employees frequently work at elevated locations. Employers are required by law to provide appropriate fall protection and training to their employees.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a fall protection specialist, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Fall Protection Specialist, you need a strong understanding of safety regulations, hazard assessment, and proper use of fall protection equipment, typically supported by OSHA or related safety certifications. Familiarity with safety management systems, inspection tools, and training platforms like OSHA 1910/1926 standards is essential. Attention to detail, problem-solving abilities, and effective communication are standout soft skills for this role. These competencies ensure workplace safety, regulatory compliance, and the prevention of fall-related incidents.

What are common challenges faced by fall protection specialists on construction sites, and how are they typically addressed?

Fall Protection Specialists often encounter challenges such as ensuring consistent compliance with safety protocols among diverse crews, adapting fall protection systems to unique or changing site conditions, and identifying potential hazards in evolving work environments. These challenges are typically addressed through frequent on-site training sessions, conducting regular safety audits, close collaboration with site supervisors, and staying up-to-date with OSHA regulations. Open communication and proactive problem-solving are essential for creating a culture where safety is prioritized and everyone feels responsible for fall prevention.

What is the difference between Fall Protection vs Scaffold Erector?

AspectFall ProtectionScaffold Erector
Required CertificationsOSHA Fall Protection Training, OSHA 10/30-hourOSHA Scaffold Competent Person, Fall Protection
Work EnvironmentConstruction sites, industrial settings, rooftopsScaffold assembly, construction sites, industrial projects
Industry UsageConstruction, maintenance, roofingConstruction, scaffolding installation
Common Search/ComparisonSafety measures for working at heightsScaffold setup and safety

Fall Protection and Scaffold Erector roles often overlap in construction environments. While Fall Protection focuses on safety measures to prevent falls, Scaffold Erectors specialize in assembling and maintaining scaffolding structures. Both require OSHA certifications and are essential for working safely at heights. Understanding the differences helps employers and workers ensure proper safety protocols are followed on job sites.

What job categories do people searching Fall Protection jobs in Middletown, NY look for?

The top searched job categories for Fall Protection jobs in Middletown, NY are:

What cities near Middletown, NY are hiring for Fall Protection jobs?

Cities near Middletown, NY with the most Fall Protection job openings:

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Infographic showing various Fall Protection job openings in Middletown, NY as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 77% Full Time, and 23% Contract. Highlights an 80% In-person, and 20% Remote job distribution.

2nd Shift Distribution Associate $21 hourly

Hunter Regional Healthcare

Suffern, NY • On-site

$21/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 17 days ago

Job description

At Raymour & Flanigan, we recognize and appreciate all of our team members' hard work and dedication. We pride ourselves on being a long term, privately held company that takes care of its associates by recognizing each individual's potential and investing in their future success!
2nd Shift Distribution Associate
Schedule needed: 12pm - 8:30pm Sunday - Thursday or Tuesday - Saturday
Hourly pay rate: $21.00
Expectations:
  • Unload case goods, bedding and/or upholstered furniture using a two-wheel hand cart and second person assistance when needed.
  • Stage and load/unload products for shipping or storage in the warehouse
  • Palletize product and box product when necessary.
  • Operate mobile lift equipment to bin product, place incoming product into the warehouse racks.
  • Based on assigned load sheet, retrieve product from aisle racks after cleared by scanner, and load trailer.
  • Pick-up breakage, miscellaneous wood, plastic and maintain housekeeping standards.
  • Check for damaged product and do not load any damaged product for shipment to customer.
  • Interact and respond professionally to co-workers requests.
  • Meet established product rates and accuracy standards.
  • You must have excellent listening skills and the ability to work independently and with a team.
  • Perform additional functions that may be assigned at the discretion of management.

Qualifications:

  • Possess a High School Diploma or equivalent.
  • Work well with others and function in a team environment.
  • Safely operate all required equipment.
  • Must be able to move extremities and the spine through a functional range of motion allowing safe maneuvering of product from floor to overhead while material handling. The ability to work in awkward postures is occasionally required when performing all aspect of job.
  • Must have sufficient strength in the trunk and extremities to perform tasks in multiple positions from the floor to overhead while material handling.
  • Reaching- Associate must be able to extend hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction while material handling.
  • Handling- Associate must be able to seize, hold and grasp items typical of this job throughout the work period.
  • Fingering- Associate must be able to pinch and work primarily with the fingers throughout the workday.
  • Associate must demonstrate sufficient capacity to lift, carry and push-pull.
  • Associate must also possess excellent balance to maintain equilibrium in all positions.

*The Distribution Warehouse Associate at Raymour & Flanigan meets the minimal physical demands consistent with a classification of Very-HEAVY. This rating is set forth by The United States Department of Labor.

*As a Distribution Warehouse Associate, the associate is exposed to a few slip and trip hazards. Pallets on the floor, wet weather, cold/hot temperatures on the loading dock and out in the yard. Warehouse temperature is mechanically heated, not cooled. The worker is exposed to cold, as they are required to work in and out of unheated trailers.

PPE Required; Steel toe shoes and fall protection Harness.

Raymour & Flanigan proudly supports a drug and smoke free work environment.

Please note that we are currently unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must have authorization to work in the U.S. without the need for sponsorship now or in the future.

Raymour & Flanigan is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any associate or applicant on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, national origin, physical or mental disability, status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual orientation, sexual and other reproductive health decisions, marital or familial status, genetic information or other basis protected by law.

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