EHS Generalist

SUMMARY:

The EHS Generalist is responsible for implementing existing company EHS programs and ensuring regulatory compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local environmental, occupational health, and safety regulations, coordinating with the leaders and workers throughout the organization.  Provide administrative and technical support in the coordination and completion of all company health and safety (EHS) programs.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work with production supervisors to develop and implement programs to maintain a safe working environment and ensure compliance with EHS regulations, policies and procedures.
• Input incident reports as well as compile and track all incidents/accidents, and OSHA recordable incidents into Gensuite.
• Conduct worker risk assessments, including safety and occupational health, with emphasis on eliminating or reducing potential hazardous conditions.
• Review incident and accident reports to determine measures needed to prevent recurrences, including root cause analysis. 
• Identify EHS training needs, conduct and oversee training, and ensure maintenance of the company training database.
• Supportive an effective safety committee with clear goals and objectives. 
• Provide guidance to employees filling out incident reports and near miss forms. Communicate with EHS Supervisor of any new incidents/near misses. 
• Conduct ergo analysis of workstations and work with associates on risk reduction measures. 
• Deliver training across all EHS programs including new hire orientation, respirator use, hazardous chemicals, proper lifting techniques, emergency response, Hot Works, Lockout/Tagout, Forklift, PPE, Confined Space, Respirator, Harness / High Work, Contractor Safety, etc. 
• Complete quarterly safety training sessions will all employees for OSHA compliance
• Coordinate layered 5S and safety audits on the shop floor.
• Provide administrative support in preparation for any state and federal audits. 
• Perform routine housekeeping to ensure area operates within parameters that conform to environmental and safety standards.
•  Must wear all required PPE and abide by safety rules. 
• Must report any job-related injury and or illness immediately to your direct supervisor. 
• Must maintain attendance and punctuality standards as established by company. 
• Perform other duties as may be assigned.

EDUCATION

Preferred - associate degree or higher in related field preferred or five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Gensuite
• Must be able to read, write and understand English
• Good math skills
• Great organizational skills
• Ability to multi-task and change direction quickly
• First responder certified
• OSHA 30 Hour completed
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with a customer-service attitude.
• Industrial/Manufacturing EH&S experience strongly preferred a must
• Proficient in computer software applications (Microsoft office suite).
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Good understanding of federal, state and local regulatory authority, including: EPA, OSHA, DOT, and familiarity with federal, Machine Guarding, GHS, Confined Space Entry, Crane Safety, Forklift Training, and LOTO.

*PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk, talk, and/or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, sit, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee must lift and/or move up to 25 lbs alone or 50 lbs with assistance.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

*WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Work in manufacturing environment.

 *As required by the Americans Disabilities Act (ADA)