What are the responsibilities and job description for the Environmental Health and Safety Technician position at Kronospan?
General information
Location
ClarionReference
2024-11408Position description
Job title
Environmental Health and Safety Technician
Contract type
Full-time
About us
Clarion Boards and Clarion Laminates are part of Kronospan USA – We are the world's leading producer of wood-based panels including MDF, OSB, Particleboard and Laminate Flooring. Operating more than 40 sites worldwide, we offer our associates numerus opportunities. We are looking for hard-working, dedicated individuals, who want to join our growing Shippenville, PA team.
Your Career, your way.
Our core values are reflected in everything we do: We are inquisitive with a will to win. We explore new processes and we focus on innovation. Our associates share knowledge and experiences and work collaboratively. We foster an inclusive working environment and welcome diversity. We take responsibility for the environment in which we live and work and practice sustainability in everything we do.
Main duties and responsibilities
The Environmental Health & Safety Technician works closely with the EHS Manager to coordinate all safety and environmental activities for the Clarion sites and to ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations. The position will assists in the management of the loss prevention program as it pertains to safety and health including worker's compensation. The position is responsible for developing, communicating, and maintaining simple but effective safety and environmental programs, including training programs, which meet regulatory standards.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in Safety, Environmental Science, or related field
- Strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to communicate with all levels of associates
- Excellent attendance record
- Ability to write and communicate Standard Operating Procedures
- Must have strong computer skills especially Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Demonstrated high energy level, strong work ethic, and positive approach to problem solving
- Demonstrated history of cooperation and teamwork
- The ability to use power tools, measuring devices, and other hand tools
- The ability to be on call 24/7
- The ability to work at heights exceeding 60ft with the aid of man lifts and/or ladders/platforms
- The ability to lift up to 50lbs unassisted
- Intermediate to advanced knowledge of fire equipment maintenance and inspections
- Work closely with all team members, supervisors, and leadership to identify, report and correct existing or potential safety hazards
- Complete all required safety training as required complying with established deadlines
- Demonstrate ability to perform core competencies of this role, as outlined by management
- Comply with all Kronospan policies and procedures
- Perform all other job related duties as assigned by supervisor or member of leadership
What we offer
- Growth opportunities, domestic and international, with the world's leading producer of wood panel products
- Work in a diverse, inclusive environment with colleagues from around the world
- You enjoy highly competitive benefits program including affordable medical, dental and vision plans
- Company paid life and short & long term disability plans
- Supplemental life, critical illness and accident plans for you and your family
- 401 (k) retirement plan with company match
- Paid time off including a generous paid vacation plan and holidays after 90 days
- “Life of Career” training opportunities through our global or local KronoAcademy
- Uniform & reimbursement for safety boots & prescription safety glasses and company provided tools
- Together we work, together we win.
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