Environmental Health & Safety Technician

Are you passionate about ensuring the safety and well-being of employees in a manufacturing environment? We are currently seeking an Environmental Health & Safety Technician to join our team at our facility in Montgomery, IL, 60538.

Overview:

As an Environmental Health & Safety Technician, you will be responsible for conducting hazardous materials management, machine safety inspections, and ensuring compliance with all environmental health and safety regulations in a manufacturing setting.

Responsibilities:

Solid and Hazardous Waste Management:

• Maintain relevant data on all waste generated by facility.

• Work with waste disposal company(s) to ensure all wastes are appropriately disposed and correct paperwork is in place for disposal as required by law.

• Set up and maintain appropriate satellite storage areas and equipment.

• Manage all waste through inspection, transportation, shipments, and storage as required, including emergency response containers.

• Identify and drive opportunities to reduce both hazardous and non-hazardous wastes through source reduction, recycling and reuse. Report out routinely on progress

Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) and Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasures (SPCC):

• Ensure Quarterly Visual Inspections at outfall occur during rain event and file report
• Participate in the required inspections and forms per SWPPP and SPCC
• Assist with providing annual SWPPP and SPCC training to affected employees

Safety:

• Assist with Ergonomic Assessments and Job-Based Risk Assessments
• Maintain up to date forklift certification file.
• Assist with accident investigations, including ensuring corrective actions are determined and completed.
• Monthly building and equipment safety inspections including emergency lighting, fire extinguisher, eyewash station, tote and PIT (Powered Industrial Truck) inspections.
• Personal protective equipment (PPE) assessments.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED required.
• At least one year of relevant experience in Environmental or Safety Programs. Preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Working knowledge of plant production and support processes.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Strong presentation skills.
• Preferred OSHA 10 training.
• Preferred auditing experience.

You should be proficient in:

• Machine Safety Inspections
• Experience in a Manufacturing Environment
• Hazardous Materials

Salary info:

$28 - $30 / hr