EHS Technician

EHS Technician Job Description

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

This position is responsible for championing and supporting Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) programs ensuring regulatory compliance and promoting a safety-first culture at the plant. This position will also provide valuable feedback to Supervisors and Managers regarding program effectiveness and engagement within the facility.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Champion EHS compliance program(s) that promote a safety-first culture throughout the facility.
• Conduct safety and regulatory site inspections and observations.
• Create revise and update safety material.
• Maintain all record keeping associated with compliance program(s).
• Communicate progress with plant leadership.
• Oversee the safety orientation program.
• Coach employees and give feedback as needed regarding safety and compliance.
• Lead safety committee.
• Occasional travel required for additional training and/or best-practice sharing.
• Flexible schedule with all shifts weekly and as needed.
• Help execute the site safety plan with attention to OSHA-compliance.
• Perform tasks assigned by leadership.
• Able to foster professionalism with all team members along with internal and external customers.
• Work safely and compliantly in accordance with regulations standards and procedures in a manner that eliminates risk to health and the environment. Notify leadership of unsafe conditions or practices of unlawful activities and activities which present unreasonable safety health and/or environmental risk. Report all safety and/or environmental incidents to leadership immediately.

DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC/ NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Participate in peer-based teams and work with groups to initiate and implement programs such as LOTO and Machine Guarding assessments.
• Lead or participate with the Safety Team to identify opportunities and areas for improvement.
• Lead or participate on project teams and kaizen events when needed.
• Attend and participate in all training opportunities required to develop in the role

What We Offer:

Comprehensive Health Benefits: Enjoy medical dental and vision coverage for positions of 30 hours/week.

Health Savings Account: Benefit from annual employer contributions to your HSA.

Company-Provided Insurance: We offer life insurance accidental death and dismemberment coverage and short-term disability insurance.

Voluntary Insurance Options: Choose additional coverage for yourself your spouse and your children including critical illness accident hospital indemnity and long-term disability insurance.

401(k) Plan: Take advantage of our 401(k) with matching contributions fully vested from day one.

Educational Support: Access tuition reimbursement and scholarship opportunities to further your education.

Lifestyle Reimbursement: Receive a $150 Amazon gift card upon completion of your annual physical.

Wellness Program: Participate in health coaching monthly webinars quarterly challenges and earn gift card incentives for participation and earning points.

Safe Work Environment: Work in a clean and safe environment.

Generous Paid Time Off: Enjoy 14 paid holidays including a holiday shutdown between Christmas and New Years plus paid vacation available from day one.

Paid Parental Leave: Take advantage of paid parental leave to support your family.