Environmental Health & Safety Specialist

GENERAL PURPOSE

Provide safety and environmental health support for assigned location(s). Work within standard operating procedures, under a moderate degree of supervision.

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 including developing Power Point presentations and other materials

* Provide 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

* Assist in the development and administration of required policies and procedures for OSHA and EPA compliance

* Support efforts at all locations to ensure a culture of consistently safe behavior and compliance with OSHA and EPA, both federal and state

* The requirements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employee, but is not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Other duties may be assigned as required

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

* 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

* Certification and/or License - ASP/CSP or related certification preferred

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

* 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

An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans