BRADFORD COMPANY is looking for a bright, innovative, and highly motivated Occupational Health & Safety Specialist (On-Site) within a manufacturing environment. Bradford is a manufacturer of industrial packaging products and material handling systems. We provide expertise and high-quality solutions to some of the largest companies in the world.
The Occupational Health & Safety Specialist (On-Site) is the on-site, single-point owner for employee health, injury triage, and safety programs across our manufacturing operations and locations. This role blends hands-on clinical care with end-to-end safety leadership - policy design, training, audits, incident investigation, Workers' Compensation, and regulatory compliance. You will partner with supervisors and external clinics to reduce risk, speed recovery and build a proactive safety culture.
Key Responsibilities - Occupational Health & Safety Specialist (On-Site)
Leading resource on employee health and wellness matters, including reviewing physician reports, Workers’ Compensation claims, and medical restrictions. Prepare and enforce policies to establish a culture of health and safety. Evaluate practices, procedures and facilities to assess risk and adherence to the law.Provide first aid and medical assistance to employees who become ill or injured at work.Document, investigate, and manage work-related injuries and illnesses, including Workers’ Compensation cases.Monitor compliance to policies and laws by visual verification of employee compliance and operation’s effectiveness. Maintain compliance with state and federal safety standards and other applicable regulations .Lead safety meetings, deliver training (first aid/CPR, Bloodborne Pathogens, incident response, ergonomics), and track and report accident investigations.Conduct safety audits, job hazard analyses, and routine inspections.Champion and implement health promotion and wellness programs (e.g., ergonomics, flu shots, health fairs, blood drives, healthy lifestyle initiatives).Collaborate with local occupational clinics and healthcare providers to support employee recovery and case management.Maintain medical supply inventory and ensure regular inspections of safety equipment. On-site role in a production facility - daily presence on the shop floor requiredQualifications - Occupational Health & Safety Specialist (On-Site)
Bachelor’s degree required in Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, or equivalent, relevant experienceCurrent LPN or RN license in the state of Michigan preferred, but not requiredBilingual in English/Spanish preferred, but not requiredExperience
Minimum 3 years of occupational health and safety regulations within a manufacturing environment (site safety) Familiarity with Michigan Workers’ Compensation case management and OSHA training preferredExperience training others on First Aid/CPR and Bloodborne Pathogens. or certified trainer, is a plusSkills & Competencies
Knowledge of state and federal laws related to Workers’ Compensation and medical confidentialityStrong written and verbal communication skills and strong presentation skills.Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite or related softwareSound judgment and analytical abilities with attention to confidentialityAbility to communicate effectively with management, employees, physicians, and external healthcare partnersFlexibility to support production teams and respond to off-hour emergencies as neededOccasional travel will be required for multi-site support or trainingBenefits:
Health Benefits: medical, dental, and visionWellness ProgramPaid Time Off (PTO)Holiday payCompany 401(k) matchTuition reimbursementCompany-paid short-term and long-term disability Read LessShipping Planner
Bradford Company is a fifth-generation, family-owned business that has manufactured packaging products and material handling systems since 1924; we provide expertise and high-quality solutions to some of the largest companies in the world.
In this dynamic position, you'll be responsible for overseeing and coordinating the shipment of products to customers, ensuring timely and cost-effective delivery. This role involves planning and scheduling shipments, managing relationships with carriers, and ensuring compliance with shipping regulations. You’ll work closely with other departments to ensure smooth and efficient operations.
Shift: 1st
Responsibilities:
Compare information and counts and weigh/measure items for outgoing shipments. Verify information against bills of lading, invoices, orders, or other records.Responsible for small package shipments by examining outgoing shipments to ensure they meet specifications.Review shipping report daily. Maintain an open line of communication with both Customer Support and Production Coordinators to ensure the timely receipt and shipment of customer orders.Provide scheduling for less than truckload and truckload shipments. Maintain a current database of freight carriers that includes contact names, primary service area, and scheduling pick-up and deliveries.Responsible for the safe loading and unloading of trucks.Coordinate shipment schedule with all internal sites and other companies (loading, inventory, and all relevant paperwork) and maintain an open line of communication with those companies and customer service.Plan best use of storage, shipping, and warehouse areas. Perform raw material physical inventories and finished goods inventory.Operate a forklift truck, hand truck, stencil, stamp, calculator, stretch wrapper, banding tool, and scale. Complete Bills of Lading for shipments, to include the creation and processing of Bradford Company packing slips.Understand and apply Company certified quality standards, as dictated by customer and market requirements (i.e. ISO, etc.).Requirements:
Ability to communicate, read, and write in English.Valid driver’s license and Forklift Certification.Able to lift and/or move up to 20 lbs. (regularly) and 50 lbs. (occasionally).Qualifications:
High school diploma or GED 2–3 years of relevant experience and/or training in Shipping/Receiving or LogisticsEquivalent combinations of education and experience will also be consideredHigh attention to detail and strong reliabilityThrive in a fast-paced environmentDemonstrated ability to optimize processes and workflows Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing principles and 5S workplace organization standards is preferredBenefits:
Health benefits: medical, dental, and vision Wellness ProgramPaid Time Off (PTO)Holiday payCompany 401(k) matchTuition reimbursementClimate controlled facilityCompany-paid short-term and long-term disability Company-paid life & AD&D insurance Read LessMachine Operator III - 3rd SHIFT (Training to be completed on 1st shift)
SUMMARY - Set-up, adjust and safely operate on a variety of machines to cut and slot partitions from several types of roll stock to specifications.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Work from pattern to mount and adjust dies, guides, feed, speed, tension, etc.Recognize any and all operating problems and make adjustments to accommodate subtle stock variations, worn dies, humidity, etc.May move and change rolls, make routine machine repairs, including lubrication.Move strip loads and scrap loads. Operate machines and hand tools, hand and power trucks.Use the following inspection and test gear: board gauge, rule, patterns and stop watch (to time production speed). Full responsibility for set-ups and/or work preparation. Seek coordinator's help under unusual circumstances. Responsible for product quality. (Set-ups are checked by others.)Record and report times and material produced.Record and report production and/or equipment problems.May answer questions in stacking and packing procedures.Report personnel inadequacies. Participate in cross-training.Practices and promotes safe work practices. Report unsafe working practices.Maintains a satisfactory productivity rating.Proactively helps to create and work within a team-based environment and practices effective communication skills.Trains other team members and retain and apply job knowledge.Demonstrates good problem-solving skills.Notifies appropriate personnel of machine repairs and/or any unsafe conditions. Possess a working knowledge of material/ inventory identification. Requisitions parts and supplies.Works from a manufacturing requirements schedule.Performs routine preventive maintenance as necessary.Performs other duties as required.QUALIFICATIONS - To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Practical application of each is required.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE - High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and one to three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
LANGUAGE SKILLS - Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos in English. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS - Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS 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.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to walk and use verbal and listening skills. The employee is occasionally required to use hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, calculator and telephone; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
Benefits:
Health benefits: medical, dental, and vision Wellness ProgramPaid Time Off (PTO)Holiday payCompany 401(k) matchTuition reimbursementClimate controlled facilityCompany-paid short-term and long-term disability Company-paid life & AD&D insurance2nd and 3rd Shift Production Machine Operator II
Join the Growing Team at Bradford Company
Bradford Company is a family-owned and operated business located in Gallatin, TN. We're currently looking for hardworking and reliable production machine operators to become part of our dedicated team.
SUMMARY
Set-up and safely operate a variety of machines (Edge Sealer, Band Saw, Framer, C-Slotter, Die Press, CNC Router) – start, stop, load, and feed. Duties include intimate knowledge of a at least one piece of equipment.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsible for machine preparation and set-up. Able to produce a quality part and inspect parts using a tape measure, gauges (if required) and complete first piece inspections as required.Material handling and removal of scrap carts.Responsible for recognizing and reporting obvious quality problems or variations from specifications for the parts being run.Record and report times, materials produced, and scrap.Record and report production and/or equipment problems.Responsible for instruction and safety of catcher if present.Practice and promote safe work practices and intimately understand the safety equipment of the machine (etc. like curtains and safety mats if present).Maintain a satisfactory productivity rating.Proactively helps to create and work within a team-based environment and practices effective communication skills.Train other team members and retain and apply job knowledge.Demonstrates good problem-solving skills.Notifies appropriate personnel of machine repairs and/or any unsafe conditions.Possess a working knowledge of material/ inventory identification.Requisition parts and supplies.Work from a manufacturing requirements schedule.Perform routine preventive maintenance as necessary.Perform other duties as assigned.REQUIREMENTS:
Regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.Ability to use and read a tape measure. Attention to detail and strong reliability.QUALIFICATIONS:
High school diploma or GED preferred1–3 years of relevant experience and/or training preferredEquivalent combinations of education and experience will also be consideredFamiliarity with Lean Manufacturing principles and 5S workplace organization standards is preferredBENEFITS:
Health benefits: medical, dental, and vision Paid Time Off (PTO)Holiday payCompany 401(k) matchCompany paid Group life InsuranceCompany paid STD & LTD insurance Read LessMachine Operator III - 2nd SHIFT
SUMMARY - Set-up, adjust and safely operate on a variety of machines to cut and slot partitions from several types of roll stock to specifications.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Work from pattern to mount and adjust dies, guides, feed, speed, tension, etc.Recognize any and all operating problems and make adjustments to accommodate subtle stock variations, worn dies, humidity, etc.May move and change rolls, make routine machine repairs, including lubrication.Move strip loads and scrap loads. Operate machines and hand tools, hand and power trucks.Use the following inspection and test gear: board gauge, rule, patterns and stop watch (to time production speed). Full responsibility for set-ups and/or work preparation. Seek coordinator's help under unusual circumstances. Responsible for product quality. (Set-ups are checked by others.)Record and report times and material produced.Record and report production and/or equipment problems.May answer questions in stacking and packing procedures.Report personnel inadequacies. Participate in cross-training.Practices and promotes safe work practices. Report unsafe working practices.Maintains a satisfactory productivity rating.Proactively helps to create and work within a team-based environment and practices effective communication skills.Trains other team members and retain and apply job knowledge.Demonstrates good problem-solving skills.Notifies appropriate personnel of machine repairs and/or any unsafe conditions. Possess a working knowledge of material/ inventory identification. Requisitions parts and supplies.Works from a manufacturing requirements schedule.Performs routine preventive maintenance as necessary.Performs other duties as required.QUALIFICATIONS - To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Practical application of each is required.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE - High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and one to three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
LANGUAGE SKILLS - Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos in English. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS - Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS 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.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to walk and use verbal and listening skills. The employee is occasionally required to use hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, calculator and telephone; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
Benefits:
Health benefits: medical, dental, and vision Wellness ProgramPaid Time Off (PTO)Holiday payCompany 401(k) matchTuition reimbursementClimate controlled facilityCompany-paid short-term and long-term disability Company-paid life & AD&D insuranceProduction Team Leaders - 2nd Shift - Gallatin, TN
Lead, direct, and facilitate the activities of the line leaders/assemblers in multiple work cells to maximize value added labor and efficiency and eliminate the need for any non-value-added activity outside of the work cell. Interface with quality assurance, production engineering, design, customer service, safety and other operational areas to immediately address any issues or areas for improvement. Support the Material Handling work cell assembly group by developing and implementing 1st piece build and assembly processes to ensure safe and effective realization of Material Handling orders.
Lead the production team (including performing hands-on production and assembly functions), mentor and motivate team members, maintain a positive and professional atmosphere and ensure individual and group productivity.Maximize production efficiency, initiate and implement continuous improvement projects, train team members, and work with manufacturing engineering to implement new processes. Develop and Apply a full understanding of the ERP (Epicor) system.Set up work cell according to established layouts and control activity within the cell in accordance with established efficiency procedures.Responsible for the following cell set/run processes: product flow, staging of material, crew training crew movements, operation rates (downtime), cycle rates, tally boards, scrap tally, in process inspection requirements, and product labels (label holders, placards, shipping labels).Assist in the development and implementation of quality standards. Ensure team compliance to quality program standards, environmental regulations, environmental recycling programs, and associated goals and objectives.Follow all Company safety policies.Education and/or Experience:
High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and one to three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.'
Benefits:
Health benefits: medical, dental, and vision Paid Time Off (PTO)Holiday payCompany 401(k) matchTuition reimbursementCompany-paid short-term and long-term disability Company-paid life & AD&D insurance Read LessMachine Operator III - 3rd SHIFT
SUMMARY - Set-up, adjust and safely operate on a variety of machines to cut and slot partitions from several types of roll stock to specifications.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Work from pattern to mount and adjust dies, guides, feed, speed, tension, etc.Recognize any and all operating problems and make adjustments to accommodate subtle stock variations, worn dies, humidity, etc.May move and change rolls, make routine machine repairs, including lubrication.Move strip loads and scrap loads. Operate machines and hand tools, hand and power trucks.Use the following inspection and test gear: board gauge, rule, patterns and stop watch (to time production speed). Full responsibility for set-ups and/or work preparation. Seek coordinator's help under unusual circumstances. Responsible for product quality. (Set-ups are checked by others.)Record and report times and material produced.Record and report production and/or equipment problems.May answer questions in stacking and packing procedures.Report personnel inadequacies. Participate in cross-training.Practices and promotes safe work practices. Report unsafe working practices.Maintains a satisfactory productivity rating.Proactively helps to create and work within a team-based environment and practices effective communication skills.Trains other team members and retain and apply job knowledge.Demonstrates good problem-solving skills.Notifies appropriate personnel of machine repairs and/or any unsafe conditions. Possess a working knowledge of material/ inventory identification. Requisitions parts and supplies.Works from a manufacturing requirements schedule.Performs routine preventive maintenance as necessary.Performs other duties as required.QUALIFICATIONS - To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Practical application of each is required.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE - High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and one to three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
LANGUAGE SKILLS - Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos in English. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS - Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS 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.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to walk and use verbal and listening skills. The employee is occasionally required to use hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, calculator and telephone; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
Benefits:
Health benefits: medical, dental, and vision Wellness ProgramPaid Time Off (PTO)Holiday payCompany 401(k) matchTuition reimbursementClimate controlled facilityCompany-paid short-term and long-term disability Company-paid life & AD&D insuranceSUMMARY: Supports the Manufacturing process by receiving, identifying, recording and reporting of incoming materials and by preparing, identifying, recording and loading of outgoing products.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Performs work in a safe manner consistent with all company policies and procedures.Operates fork lift and hand cart equipment to unload materials from trucks and transfers to warehouse, transfers finished goods from assembly areas to warehouse, prepares materials for safe shipment (i.e. banding, stretch wrapping, boxing) and loads materials onto trucks. Organizes materials in a safe, orderly and efficient manner in all areas of the plant and outside dock areas consistent with established Lean Manufacturing processes and verifies stacking of pallets for proper loading to prevent damage during transitIdentifies materials with proper documentation, records inventory transactions in ERP system including receipts, transfers, and adjustments using bar coding equipment and/or manual entries.Maintains pallet dock and pallet trailer by monitoring inventory levels, sorting used pallets and ordering pallets as required.Evaluates materials for required documentation, defects, and potential environmental hazards. Notifies appropriate personnel of non-conformances. Participates in and promotes cross training, task teams and training activities and in the development, implementation and maintenance of Lean Manufacturing processes (i.e. 5S, kaizen, kanban, value stream mapping).Operates baler equipment and maintains baler room area, scrap and recycle trailers.Participates in cycle counting and physical inventory.Uses the following inspection and test gear: weigh scale, rule, caliper, dine test.Pay and Benefits:
Pay range for this position is based on qualifications and experience.Medical, dental, visionCompany paid life insurance & short and long term disability.Bonus plan401K with company match.Paid time off and paid major holidays.EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE - High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience in a Windows based software program is required.
LANGUAGE SKILLS - Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos in English. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS - Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divides in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
REASONING ABILITY - Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS - Fork lift certification.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS - 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.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk, sit, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand, use hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, calculator and telephone, and climb or balance. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 70 pounds.
