EHS Technician

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Benefits

• 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