EHS Technician

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.

Investigation: Assist in incident investigations for accidents, incidents, injuries and complaints concerning potential hazards or unsafe conditions in the work place.

Training, Education, & Awareness: Conduct training for associates and contractors related to EHS compliance with oversight and direction by the Safety Manager. 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.

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:

• High school diploma or equivalent

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associate or Bachelor Degree in Safety or closely-related field preferred
• One-two years’ experience in a manufacturing environment preferred 
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
• Strong time management skills
• Proficiency in database, spreadsheet, word processing, and presentation software

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
• Scholarship program for children of employees
• Annual merit and incentive programs
• Charitable gift matching
• Culture committed to work-life balance with flexible work options
• Associate Purchase Program on All Fortune Brands Products

Fortune Brands Outdoors & Security (Master Lock/Therma-Tru Doors/Fiberon/Larson/Solar Innovations) is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants are considered for positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability/handicap status, marital status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, or any other legally protected characteristic. Fortune Brands Outdoors & 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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