EHS Technician

  • Full-time
  • Department: Manufacturing

Job Description

ABOUT THE JOB

In this role, you will assist in ensuring the facility’s compliance with federal, state, and local environmental, health and safety regulations and Fiberon EHS standards.  The successful candidate will be expected to adhere to established operational procedures and standard work to assist facility managers to ensure compliance with regulatory and corporate standards.

YOUR ROLE:

The bullet points below reflect roughly 80% of your job. We are a fast-paced company, you may be pulled in a variety of different directions with tasks added or changed.

Projects:  Candidate will assist with various projects relating to EHS needs in the plant with oversight and direction from the Safety Manager.

Identify, assess, and monitor workplace hazards that could be present in the work area; remediate hazards, and/or recommend improvements to minimize hazard potential with oversight by the Safety Manager. Perform daily site walks to help identify and mitigate hazards on the production, maintenance and warehouse spaces.

Investigation:  Assist or lead in incident investigations for accidents, incidents, injuries and complaints concerning potential hazards or unsafe conditions in the work place. Assemble and lead learning teams both proactively and reactively to drive improvements.

Training, Education, & Awareness:  Conduct monthly and annual trainings for associates related to EHS compliance with oversight and direction by the Safety Manager. Conduct EHS orientations to visitors, new hires and contractors. Facilitate key trainings and refreshers for LOTO, Powered Industrial Trucks, Confined Space, Hazardous Communication, etc.

Safety Program Involvement: Support and drive associate participation in safety programs and initiatives, driving participation, supplying data, coaching and support.  Participate in additional projects as time permits. Attend EHS committee meetings and drive engagement.

EHS Program Development:  Work actively toward continuous improvement of the EHS programs including refining or developing standard work for all routine tasks, inspections, reports, as well as refining training programs and procedures to ensure program consistency with oversight by Safety Manager.

Qualifications

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Associate or Bachelor Degree in Safety or closely-related field preferred
  • One-two years’ experience in a manufacturing environment driving EHS efforts
  • Basic understanding of all local regulatory agency requirements including OSHA, NCDENR, EPA, NFPA, etc.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • One-two years’ experience in a manufacturing environment preferred
  • OSHA 30 HR or 40 HR Hazwoper
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
  • Strong time management skills
  • Proficiency in database, spreadsheet, word processing, and presentation software
  • Experience in managing hazardous and universal waste areas
  • Basic understanding of permitting requirements (storm water, air, waste water)

Additional Information

BENEFITS

  • All the Insurance coverage you’d expect like medical, dental, vision, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, wellness programs, 401K all effective on your date of hire, and a bonus program

Fortune Brands Outdoors & Security (Master Lock/Therma-Tru Doors/Fiberon) is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants are considered for positions without regard to race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, mental or physical disability, marital/family/caregiver status, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local low. Fortune Brands Doors & Security also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.

Candidates for positions with Fortune Brands Outdoors & Security must be able to present proof of identity and work eligibility post hire. Immigration visa sponsorship is not available for this position and accordingly this position is not appropriate for foreign students who will require sponsorship in the future, including assistance with an Optional Practical Training (OPT) F-1 extension.

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