Environmental Health & Safety Coordinator
Gainesville, FL - USA
Job Summary
About Orbia:
Orbia Advance Corporation is a Purpose-led company with big aspirations. We are out to advance life around the world while maximizing value to our shareholders customers and employees. The Company is passionate about the topics that define how people will live and thrive tomorrow: the future of cities buildings agriculture and materials. Orbia Advance Corporation has five business groups which offer innovative solutions across multiple industries including building and infrastructure data communications chemicals and 2018 Orbia Advance Corporation bought a majority stake in Israeli-based Netafim the worlds leader in drip irrigation and is helping the world grow more with less as it helps to solve food and water scarcity. Orbia Advance Corporation has operations in 41 countries with more than 22000 employees.
We started as a producer of commodities and have evolved to become a provider of innovative solutions that address the global issues of rapid urbanization water and food scarcity and a growing and aging population. Were already a global leader in Polymers Fluor Building & Infrastructure Datacom and Precision Irrigation. We have embarked on a CEO-led transformation as part of our journey to become a truly purpose-led future fit company.
Key Responsibilities: Support day-to-day EHSS activities including reporting communications training coordination and documentation.
Conduct safety audits inspections and risk assessments to identify hazards and drive corrective actions.
Assist with incident and near-miss investigations documenting findings and tracking action plans through completion.
Promote a positive safety culture by engaging employees and supporting site safety initiatives.
Partner with supervisors and managers to ensure safe work practices are implemented across operations.
Coordinate emergency preparedness activities including fire drills tornado drills and alarm testing.
Maintain EHSS records and documentation including training records inspections SDS management and compliance logs.
Monitor EHSS performance metrics and support audit preparation and regulatory compliance efforts.
Assist with special projects and continuous improvement initiatives related to safety and sustainability.
Ensure first aid stations PPE supplies and safety signage are properly maintained and stocked.
What Were Looking For
Required Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent.
4 years of experience in a manufacturing operations safety or support role.
Strong organizational and administrative skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and other business software applications.
Excellent communication presentation and interpersonal skills.
Basic knowledge of OSHA regulations and workplace safety principles.
Preferred Qualifications
Associate degree or other post-secondary education.
OSHA 10-hour or OSHA 30-hour certification.
Experience supporting EH&S programs within a manufacturing environment.
Experience with audits inspections incident investigations and corrective action management.
Requirements: Physical Requirements
Ability to work in a manufacturing and warehouse environment.
Frequent walking and standing on the production floor.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
Ability to work in varying environmental and weather conditions.
Comfortable wearing required personal protective equipment (PPE).
Ability to work both in an office setting and on the plant floor.
Our Offer:
Our Global brands: Dura-Line Koura Global Vestolit Netafim Alphagary Wavin.
They offer a broad range of value-added solutions and finished products that contribute to customers success and ultimate improve the quality of life for people around the world. Along its commitment to good citizenship Orbia Advance Corporation delivers Total Value to customers employees and investors worldwide every day.
The compensation for this position is 2o to 22 per hour. The actual base pay offered to the successful candidate will be based on multiple factors including but not limited to job-related knowledge/skills experience geographical location and internal equity.
The compensation package may also include short and long-term incentive compensation. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes healthcare coverage a 401(k)-retirement savings plan paid company holidays paid vacation time paid sick time parental leave short- and long-term disability leave and an employee assistance program. At Orbia we are committed to taking care of our employees and believe in providing comprehensive support so you can thrive at work and home.
Orbia is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression marital status national origin age disability genetic information veteran status or any other status protected by applicable federal state or local law.
About Company
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