Environmental Health & Safety Specialist

Job Duties And Responsibilities

• Provide safety training and refresher training to employees.
• This may include but is not limited to accident investigation, bloodborne pathogen to first aid/CPR, confined space entry awareness, electrical safety, emergency action, fall protection, hazard communication, hearing conservation, heat stress, general safety, lift truck (forklift) including hoist operation, lockout/tagout, machine guarding, personal protective equipment, and respiratory protection.
• Perform plant inspections, such as for emergency eyewash/shower stations, ladders, first aid cabinets, fire extinguishers, etc.
• Assist in accident investigations (e.g., take required information to include pictures, measurements associated with an accident and aid HR in preparing the proper documents).
• Provide safety presentations which may include developing Power Point presentations and other materials.
• Perform environmental training and refresher training to employees.
• This may include but is not limited to universal waste, storm water prevention, and spill prevention and countermeasure.
• Perform environmental inspections, such as air quality, universal waste, water quality, chemical storage areas, spill materials, etc.
• Maintain documents and inspection forms; review and maintain internal safety policies and practices to ensure they are current and appropriate.
• Assist with location audits to identify and develop corrective action plans for at-risk behaviors and conditions which may cause injury or property loss.
• Assist with EHS compliance tracking, workers’ compensation claim recordkeeping, updates into EHS related databases, data entry, program updates, and other similar activities.
• Support efforts at all locations to ensure a culture of consistently safe behavior and compliance with OSHA and EPA, both federal and state.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Undergraduate degree in industrial safety or related field preferred
• 1 to 3 years of plant operations/manufacturing experience coupled with the knowledge of and/or aptitude to perform safety and environmental health duties
• 1 to 3 years of safety and environmental health experience preferred
• - ASP/CSP or related certification preferred

Education And Experience

• Basic knowledge of OSHA standards and requirements, both federal and state regulations
• Basic knowledge of safety principles
• Familiarity with the workers’ compensation process
• Knowledge of and skill with Microsoft Office Suite and company computer systems
• Able to perform task and duties without constant supervision
• Able to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Able to interact positively and work effectively with others (interpersonal skills)
• Able to follow directions
• Able to multi-task and organize own work activities
• Must be willing to travel locally within 3 locations

Equal Opportunity Employer

An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans