About the role
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 training 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 * Ability to work in hot/cold environments.
Education & Experience * High school diploma or equivalent. * 1–3 years of experience in EHS or related field. * OSHA 10-Hour Certification (preferred).