What are the responsibilities and job description for the EHS Specialist position at ProAmpac?
What you will do
- Foster a safe work environment and lead by example, adhering to and enforcing all safety and regulatory procedures. Promptly acting on unsafe situations.
- Immediately report potential food safety or product quality issues to the management staff or shift supervisor.
- At least 70% of time is spent in the production environment supporting a variety of EHS activities which can including:
- Managing employee's safety concerns
- Workplace Inspections
- Risk Assessments – New and Updating
- Safety Walks with different teams and Plant Leadership
- Contractor Inspections
- Programmed Safety Focused Audits
- Management of Change (Machines, work areas, etc.)
- Updating safety communications and contractor safety boards
- Perform weekly inspections of Hazardous Waste Storage Areas
- Perform Stormwater Inspections
- Sign Waste Manifests
- Perform environmental/DOT training
- Prepare and submit required reports monthly/quarterly/semiannual/annually.
- Chemical approval review for safety and environmental impacts
- Gather/record environmental data (Monthly air emissions, Oxidizer readings, etc.)
- Periodic review of government websites for regulation changes
- The balance of time is used for administrative tasks such as:
- Leads Safety Team
- Ensuring local authorities, regulations, rules and codes, programs and policies related to safety are observed. Including interfacing with authorities when required and ensuring accurate record keeping and reporting.
- Participating in corporate safety audits and follow up.
- Ensuring accident/injury investigations are completed, causes of incidents are identified and preventive action steps are completed.
- Coordinating with Human Resources to ensure that all required safety training is developed, scheduled, conducted and managed according to an established timeline.
- Support development of plant and individual safety goals and gathering safety metric data
Education / professional background
- Bachelor's degree in Safety or Environmental or other related field preferred.
- 1-2 years of related experience is preferred
What we have to offer
- Opportunity to be part of a dynamic and highly motivating work environment where you can develop your potential and launch an exciting career
- Development opportunities where your input makes a difference. A competitive compensation package, 401K plan and flexible benefits that are customizable to you and your family’s needs
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Education
Preferred- Associates or better
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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