Environmental, Health, and Safety Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Summary

The Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Technician supports the implementation and maintenance of workplace safety and environmental programs to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and company standards.

The position requires attention to detail, strong communication skills, and a proactive approach to ensuring a safe and compliant work environment. The EHS Technician is responsible for performing a wide variety of tasks, including but not limited to:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

· Assist with developing and/or reviewing safety training content.

· Deliver safety training content to employees.

· Lead daily EHS departmental audits and checks.

· Participate in EHS inspections, propose corrective actions, and track items to closure.

· Participate in investigating safety incidents and concerns and proposing corrective actions.

· Support daily EHS activities and program maintenance, as appropriate, to ensure compliance. with OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) regulations.

· Perform additional responsibilities as requested to achieve business objectives.

Skills and Experience

· Skilled in using computer software, particularly Microsoft Excel.

· Ability to work within a team and work independently to identify EHS issues and develop containment and remediation actions.

· Knowledge in machine and equipment safety including automation.

· Familiarity with all current Federal, State (MIOSHA) and Local environmental and safety regulations.

· Strong verbal, written, analytical and persuasion skills.

· Authorized to work in the United States.

Organizational Culture

· Work safely and follow rules and guidelines for safe work.

· Reporting to work on time and with a positive attitude.

· Responsible for staying focused on tasks at hand.

· Being responsible for work performance and completing tasks throughout the day.

· Maintains a good working relationship with co-workers.

· Support a positive and steady workflow through the company.

· Works with a sense of urgency when needed.

· Support, coach or mentor co-workers when needed.

· Positively support change throughout the company.

Physical Work Conditions

· Must be able to work in a hot environment.

· Must be able to lift varying weights

· Must be able to push or pull carts of wheels.

· Must be able to stand and walk for up to 12 hours per day.

· Must be able to wear personal protective equipment when required.

EDUCATION

· Pursuing a bachelor’s degree (higher year level) in Occupational Health and Safety or related field or 1-2 years of experience in an EHS role in manufacturing.

· Must be able to understand and follow written and verbal workplace instructions.

· Must be able to work up to 12 hours per day.

*Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.