EHS Technician

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Job Description:

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Job Summary:

The EHS Technician supports day-to-day Environmental Health and Safety initiatives at the Pomona Missouri facility with a strong focus on hourly employee safety compliance and engagement. The EHS Technician plays a key role in incident investigations ergonomics training facilitation and continuous improvement activities. This is a hands-on plant-floor role ideal for an experienced EHS professional who enjoys coaching problem-solving and driving practical safety improvements where the work happens.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with Industrial Hygiene sampling including air and noise monitoring.
• Assist with data review documentation and data entry.
• Develop maintain and audit Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) matrices to ensure correct PPE selection and usage for hourly roles.
• Write review and update Safe Job Procedures (SJPs) and job hazard analyses working directly with operators and technicians to reflect real work practices.
• Manage EHS training records safety equipment databases and compliance documentation to support audits and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct regular EHS compliance walks
• Monitor and review ergonomics working directly with shop floor employees.
• Annual Assurance Manual

Required Skills

• EHS Experience: Hands-on EHS experience preferably in manufacturing industrial or high-risk work environments.
• Training: Ability to effectively train hourly employees in safe work practices and EHS requirements.
• Documentation & Accuracy: Skilled in maintaining accurate records procedures training documentation and safety databases.
• Communication: Clear practical communicator who can connect with hourly employees supervisors and leaders on the plant floor.
• Independence: Able to work with minimal supervision prioritize tasks and follow through on actions in a fast-paced environment.
• Computer skills with Office 365 tools

Preferred Skills

• Familiarity with PPE hazard assessments and site-level PPE program administration.
• Experience supporting continuous improvement or Lean / KAIZEN activities related to safety.
• Prior experience in manufacturing heavy industry or regulated environments with hourly workforces.
• Working knowledge of ergonomics

This position will typically follow a Monday - Friday schedule of 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM however the successful candidate will need to be able to be flexible and adjust as needed.

Starting pay for this position is $22.60/hour.

Relocation is not offered for this position.

Summary Pay Range:

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors job level market locationjob-related knowledge skills individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar.

Benefits:

Subject to plan eligibility terms and guidelines. This is a summary list of benefits.

• Medical dental and vision benefits*

• Paid time off plan (Vacation Holidays Volunteer etc.)*

• 401(k) savings plans*

• Health Savings Account (HSA)*

• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)*

• Health Lifestyle Programs*

• Employee Assistance Program*

• Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts*

• Career Development*

• Incentive bonus*

• Disability benefits

• Life Insurance

• Parental leave

• Adoption benefits

• Tuition Reimbursement

* These benefits also apply to part-time employees

Posting Dates:

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.

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