EHS Technician

Description

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 Year’s, plus paid vacation available from day one.

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