Environmental Health and Safety Technician

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• Participate in emergency drills and assist in evaluating effectiveness.
• Ensure emergency equipment is accessible and functional.
• Complete all required training in a timely manner to maintain compliance and readiness.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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
• Ability to work in hot/cold environments.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1–3 years of experience in EHS or related field.
• OSHA 10-Hour Certification (preferred).

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