Environmental Health & Safety Technician
Environmental Health & Safety Technician
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Job Description
About US:
CooperVision a unit of The Cooper Companies Inc. (NYSE: COO) is one of the worlds leading manufacturers of soft contact lenses and related products and services. We have a strong heritage of solving the toughest vision challenges such as astigmatism and presbyopia; and offer the most complete collection of spherical toric and multifocal products availableincluding a full array of monthly two-week and daily disposable contact lenses all featuring advanced materials and optics.
We have a tradition of excellence and quality. We are committed to upholding the highest standards of ethics in our relationships with customers wearers employees shareholders and the public.
Our products are sold in over 100 countries around the world. From China to Europe from Africa to the Americas were there improving the way people see. We appreciate that no two eyes no two patients and no two days are ever the same.
We realize that people look to us to provide contact lenses that are best in classwhether its one of our mainstream lenses or one for our specialty market.
Were also different. We feel that by collaborating and listening to others we can accomplish far more. This is all part of our refreshing perspective to our customers and wearers.
Job Summary:
Supports the coordination and implementation of Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) and Sustainability programs for CooperVision West Henrietta. Supports EHS Department to ensure compliance with applicable local state and federal EHS regulations and CVI best practices.
Responsibilities
Essential Functions & Accountabilities:
Documents and maintains records of safety inspections reviews and audits performed by Safety Teams and Managers. Identifies corrective action items and tracks to completion via electronic reporting methods.
Provides project management support to multiple shift EHS Teams by tracking projects recruiting team members preparing meeting topics for presentation and documenting meeting minutes.
Provides support for incident and accident investigation accurate recording of details and the implementation of corrective actions for work-related injuries and incidents. Coordinates the Near Miss and hazardous conditions reporting.
Collects monthly and quarterly data from waste and recycling streams EHS key performance indicators (KPIs) and Duffy Rath System Monthly Performance. Import data into Workiva EcoOnline and Global KPI files.
Monitors chemical inventories for the site and maintains compliance of current inventory of Safety Data Sheets (SDSs). Manages electronic SDS management system (Chemwatch) and assists in the training all employees on its use.
Performs Job Hazard Analyses and Ergonomic Risk Factor/PPE Hazard Assessments for the site. Reviews and recommends improvements and PPE.
Provides EHS orientation/onboarding training of new hires.
Supports the EHS Department in the development and updating of training materials for monthly safety training sessions and safety awareness activities. Maintains training records to ensure compliance.
Conducts routine inspections of equipment including AEDs Eyewash Stations and First Aid Rooms.
Supports ongoing Sustainability ESG and when applicable Wellness projects.
Job Description
Supports handling storage and disposal of hazardous and non-hazardous wastes.
Maintains all EHS plans training documents policies and SOPs in our electronic Quality Management System (Agile).
Facilitates and tracks the contractor safety program.
As business needs dictate works extended hours to complete daily department goals or tasks to Include mandatory overtime.
Travel Requirements: None.
Qualifications
Qualifications
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
LANGUAGE SKILLS:
Must possess the ability to read write and communicate effectively in English.
Ability to read analyze and interpret general business periodicals professional journals technical procedures or governmental regulations. Must be able to write reports business correspondence and procedure manuals. Must also learn to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers clients customers and the general public.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:
Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry is desired. Should be able to apply concepts such as fractions percentages ratios and proportions to practical situations.
REASONING ABILITY:
Able to define problems collect data establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
COMPUTER SKILLS:
Competent in Excel Word and PowerPoint in Windows environment.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Prolonged sitting in front of computer hand/finger coordination.
Frequent reaching with hands and arms. Frequently required to stand and walk. Occasionally required to lift up to 25 pounds.
Specific vision abilities are required by this job to include close vision color vision depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment:
Generally works in a semi-closed environment with moderate level of noise and controllable changes of temperature. Occasional noisy and dusty environment in parts of warehouse/packaging floor.
Needs to stand walk bend the body and/or may be seated for a long period of time.
Uses hands to feel finger or handle and reach.
Applies communication skills (advanced reading writing and technical skills) and mathematical concepts to perform work and coordinate with others.
Occasionally works on alternate shifts or off hours to accommodate training or review of incidents with second and third shift employees.
Experience:
Experience working in a warehouse or industrial environment.
Demonstrated indirect leadership experience or ability to influence others.
Ability to touch type and take minutes.
EHS or Learning & Development experience (safety teams inspections hazard hunter training) preferred.
Education:
High School Diploma required.
Two-year degree preferred but not necessary
For U.S. locations that require disclosure of compensation the starting base pay for this role is between $24.80 and may include cost of living adjustments. The actual base pay includes many factors and is subject to change and modification in the future. This position may also be eligible for other types of compensation and benefits.
We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race color ancestry religion sex national origin sexual orientation age citizenship marital status disability gender gender identity or expression or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.
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Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
