What are the responsibilities and job description for the EHS Specialist position at American Greetings Corporation?
EHS Specialist
Responsible for supporting the EHS efforts in a manufacturing and distribution facility. Incumbent will provide local workplace Environmental, Health and Safety leadership. This position will be responsible for EHS programs including training, waste management, accident investigation and recordkeeping. The Specialist will collaborate with operational leaders to implement strategies aimed at proactively mitigating risk, establishing safe work environment and safe behaviors while complying with local, State and Federal requirements.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
*Promotes a strong culture of safety and environmental stewardship in compliance with applicable company policies and procedures. Plans and manages employee injury and illness prevention programs including JSAs, Fall Protection, Lockout/Tagout and Machine Guarding.
*Ensure facility compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulatory requirements.
* Directs and coordinates the accident investigation process, root cause analysis and completion of corrective actions.
*Conduct or manages vendors completing safety audits, industrial hygiene inspections and other surveys as needed.
*Maintains training and records to ensure compliance with EHS regulations and record retention guidelines. Presents and develop training as needed.
*Completes environmental reporting, maintains records, and keeps abreast of all new requirements at the state and federal levels for air, water, and waste.
*Coordinates the management and disposal of hazardous material and chemicals. Provides for the collection, transportation, and storage of hazard waste.
*All other duties as assigned.
This company is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, gender, disability or protected veteran status. We desire to place a priority on referrals of protected veterans. EOE M/F/disability/vet VEVRAA Federal Contractor
Responsible for supporting the EHS efforts in a manufacturing and distribution facility. Incumbent will provide local workplace Environmental, Health and Safety leadership. This position will be responsible for EHS programs including training, waste management, accident investigation and recordkeeping. The Specialist will collaborate with operational leaders to implement strategies aimed at proactively mitigating risk, establishing safe work environment and safe behaviors while complying with local, State and Federal requirements.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
*Promotes a strong culture of safety and environmental stewardship in compliance with applicable company policies and procedures. Plans and manages employee injury and illness prevention programs including JSAs, Fall Protection, Lockout/Tagout and Machine Guarding.
*Ensure facility compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulatory requirements.
* Directs and coordinates the accident investigation process, root cause analysis and completion of corrective actions.
*Conduct or manages vendors completing safety audits, industrial hygiene inspections and other surveys as needed.
*Maintains training and records to ensure compliance with EHS regulations and record retention guidelines. Presents and develop training as needed.
*Completes environmental reporting, maintains records, and keeps abreast of all new requirements at the state and federal levels for air, water, and waste.
*Coordinates the management and disposal of hazardous material and chemicals. Provides for the collection, transportation, and storage of hazard waste.
*All other duties as assigned.
This company is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, gender, disability or protected veteran status. We desire to place a priority on referrals of protected veterans. EOE M/F/disability/vet VEVRAA Federal Contractor