Environmental Health Safety Coordinator

Job Location: Newton, IA

Responsibilities

• In partnership with plant and safety management, plan, lead, and participate in plant safety meetings
• Implement, inspect, and maintain job site and office SDS manuals
• Train employees in SDS procedures
• Provide and ensure compliance with information, signs, posters, barriers, and other materials to warn of potential and actual safety hazards and to prevent access to hazardous conditions
• Ensure the implementation, administration, and maintenance of all facility-specific EHS programs
• Assist and participate in all EHS continuous improvement initiatives relating to OSHA, EPA, and best management practices
• Determine corrective or preventative measures, assign responsibility, and follow up to ensure the corrective measures have been implemented
• Conduct periodic plant safety inspections to ensure safety procedures are in place, accurate, and up to date
• Provide recommendations and assistance to safety and plant management with respect to plant hazards, employee training, new/safe equipment operation, and safe material or substance utilization
• Ensure SDS program is maintained, and all necessary personnel are trained on the procedures
• Manage hazardous materials control program, review samples, and test for hazardous materials prior to the start of operations
• Ensure all safety communication and information is developed and disseminated in a timely manner
• Maintain a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner that engages
• Frequently communicate with Business Leadership and Corporate Safety to keep them apprised of pertinent issues
• Maintain training records in employee files
• Activate the potential of our people, care for our customers, optimize operations, and integrate sustainability into daily practices and long-term strategy
• Promote a results-driven culture aligned with long-term value creation

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in safety science, safety management, industrial hygiene, environmental science, occupational health, engineering, or other industrial discipline (work experience preferred)
• Equivalent work experience of 1-3 years in an Industrial/Manufacturing Environment
• EMT and/or firefighter experience preferred
• Certifications preferred:
  • Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
  • Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH)
  • Associate Safety Professional (ASP)
  • Graduate Safety Professional (GSP)
• Knowledge of:
  • Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA)
  • American National Standards Institute (ANSI)
  • National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
  • Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
  • Workers Compensation regulations
• Ability to deal with situations involving sensitive and confidential company information
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to prioritize and complete multiple projects in a timely manner
• Ability to make decisions and operate independently with respect to complex issues and business requirements

Working Conditions

• Work environment includes plant, warehouse, production and non-production areas, and plant grounds
• This position may require work/maintenance coverage beyond normal hours, shifts, and on weekends/holidays
• Ability to tolerate both high and low temperatures, loud noises typical of a manufacturing plant

Safety Activities

• Be aware of and observe all safety practices, including but not limited to:
  • Safety glasses, safety boots, hearing protection, etc., as required
• Know and follow all safety rules and procedures
• Participate in safety committees and initiatives as assigned

Safety Sensitive: Yes

Benefits

• Health & Pharmacy
• Dental & Vision
• Critical Illness
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Company Paid Life & AD&D Insurance
• Voluntary Life & AD&D Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Short-Term Disability
• Voluntary Long-Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program