Purpose and Role
Provide technical skills in the operation and support of the Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) programs to maintain an accident-free work environment and ensure compliance with applicable EHS regulatory requirements.
Principal Accountabilities/Responsibilities
Aspires to achieve a zero-injury culture through visible support of the injury prevention and EHS programs.
Ensure required Environmental, Health, and Safety training is complete for all team members.
Active participation/facilitation in EHS related meetings and training sessions
Participate/Facilitate in the new hire EHS orientation process
Assist organization in controlling hazardous working conditions and unsafe employee activities
Conduct/Lead Risk Assessment teams
Conduct/Lead Safety Committee meetings
Participate in ERT drills and training sessions
Conduct hands on fire extinguisher training
Participate in maintaining EHS documents / records
Work with third party Industrial Hygienist in accordance with the IH program
Conduct regular walk-through EHS inspections to identify hazards, document findings, recommend corrective actions and follow through to ensure corrections have been made
Assist in establishing policies for preventive actions through studying accidents and potential risks in general work environments
Investigate accidents, identify root cause, and assist in implementing corrective actions
Conduct periodic internal FQ and contractor EHS audits
Assist in coordinating and overseeing the return-to-work program for injured workers
Build and maintain positive working relationships with all employees, vendors and customers
Facilitate communication of company EHS policies, procedures and standards with all visitors, including contractors and vendors
Complete administrative responsibilities and documentation, including training records, accident / incident reporting, etc.
Track and trend incident data in Safety Management System
Maintain safety data sheets in MSDS Online and physical binders and keep GHS label stations stocked
Education and Experience
Minimum of three to five years manufacturing experience, preferred
1-5 years of entry level Environmental, Health, and Safety experience, or
Associate's degree in related technical, scientific, or engineering discipline and / or equivalent experience.
Basic First aid and CPR certified a plus
Certification(s) in Occupational EHS related fields a plus
Self-starter with excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Strong organizational skills are required
Strong computer proficiency is a plus
Basic understanding of EHS related standards and/or regulatory requirements (OSHA, EPA, NRC, NFPA, ANSI, NIOSH)
Ability to recognize hazardous situations and recommend corrective actions
No write-ups or disciplinary actions for safety in 24 months
No corrective actions for attendance
Work Environment
Work in an environment with the potential for exposure to dust during certain tasks
Ability to work overtime as needed or identified by department manager
Work for several hours in wet, dry, hot, and cold environments inside and outside of the facility
Rare travel for work required (i.e. other company locations, conferences, vendor sites, etc.)
Work under pressure of deadlines and manage moderate levels of stress
Walking over rough uneven terrain, mud and gravel surfaces in construction and outdoor work areas
Physical Requirements
Occasional sitting with frequent standing/walking during workday.
Frequent bending, climbing, kneeling, and reaching overhead throughout shift.
Occasional pushing and pulling with arms, legs, and body throughout shift.
Frequent lifting or carrying up to 25 pounds with occasional lifting or carrying up to 50 pounds
Occasional repetitive use of hands.
Occasional simple/light and firm/strong grasping with the hands.
Occasional operation of Powered Industrial Trucks (PIT) during shift.
Occasional use of hand and/or power tools to safely complete tasks.
Able to type and read small print on screen and blueprints/schematics
Ability to travel as needed to other sites via commercial airline or vehicle
Physically capable of wearing all required PPE (i.e. safety footwear, safety glasses, hearing protection, etc.)
Able to communicate well
Able to hear alarms at 85 decibels, with or without assistive device, through background noise
Able to distinguish colors – yellow, red, green, orange, brown, and blue
The above information on this job description has been described to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by incumbents. Other duties and responsibilities not specifically described may be assigned from time to time, consistent with knowledge, skills, and abilities of the incumbent.
First Quality is committed to protecting information under the care of First Quality Enterprises commensurate with leading industry standards and applicable regulations. As such, First Quality provides at least annual training regarding data privacy and security to employees who, as a result of their role specifications, may come in to contact with sensitive data.
First Quality is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identification, or protected Veteran status.