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Job Title: Environmental, Health & Safety Technician

Classification: Non-Exempt

Department: EHS

Reports to: Senior Safety Engineer

Position:     Night Shift

Position Summary:

Supports the EHS team by conducting inspections, maintaining compliance records, and assisting with environmental and health programs. This role ensures day-to-day safety practices are followed and contributes to continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

Inspections & Audits:

+ Perform daily, weekly, and monthly EHS inspections of facilities, equipment, and work areas.

+ Use checklists and digital tools to document findings and ensure timely corrective actions.

+ Assist in internal audits to verify compliance with company policies and regulatory standards.

Incident Support:

+ Assist in investigating workplace incidents, accidents, and near-misses by gathering evidence and statements.

+ Support root cause analysis and help implement corrective and preventive actions.

+ Ensure timely reporting of all incidents, accidents, and near-miss events.

+ Utilize Dakota Software for incident reporting and data entry to ensure compliance and accurate documentation.

+ Assist supervisors and leadership with navigating and using Dakota Software as needed for incident management and reporting.

+ Participate in injury and illness incidents by ensuring all required workers’ compensation documents are completed by the injured associate.

+ Ensure the injured or ill associate is safely transported or escorted to a medical facility for evaluation and treatment.

Environmental Compliance:

+ Monitor waste disposal, recycling, and hazardous material handling to ensure compliance with environmental regulations.

+ Assist with spill prevention programs and emergency response for environmental incidents.

+ Assist with maintaining records for environmental permits and inspections.

+ Collect water samples from designated areas and prepare them for laboratory testing to verify compliance with environmental standards.

+ Complete daily environmental compliance audits in production departments to ensure adherence to company policies and regulatory requirements.

+ Document findings from audits and sampling activities and report any non-conformances to EHS leadership for corrective action.

Equipment Maintenance:

+ Inspect and calibrate safety equipment such as gas detectors, eyewash stations, AED’s, first aid stations/kits and fire extinguishers.

+ Maintain inventory of personal protective equipment (PPE) and ensure availability for employees.

+ Support PPE vending by assisting associates with issues and troubleshooting errors to ensure continuous access to personal protective equipment.

+ Maintain accurate inventory of all EHS-related items, including PPE, first aid materials, waste drums/totes, and other EHS supplies.

+ Monitor stock levels and coordinate replenishment with EHS leadership to prevent shortages and maintain compliance.

+ Operate mobile equipment (e.g., forklifts, pallet jacks, carts) to safely transport materials and items as part of EHS tasks.

Training & Emergency Preparedness:

+ Participate in emergency drills and assist in evaluating effectiveness.

+ Ensure emergency equipment is accessible and functional.

+ Complete all required trainings in a timely manner to maintain compliance and readiness.

Documentation:

+ Maintain inspection reports and ensure they are properly entered into Microsoft Forms.

+ Prepare summaries from internal audit results.

+ Assist in tracking KPIs and generating monthly safety performance reports.

Continuous Improvement:

+ Participate in safety committee meetings and provide feedback on improvement initiatives.

+ Suggest practical solutions for hazard reduction and process improvements.

+ Support implementation of new safety technologies and programs.

Skills & Capabilities

+ Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

+ Excellent communication.

+ Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

+ Ability to read and comprehend basic english.

+ Ability to follow instructions.

Education & Experience

+ High school diploma or equivalent.

+ 1–3 years of experience in EHS or related field.

+ OSHA 10-Hour Certification (preferred).

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