EHS Specialist

MPI Products•Knox, IN

4d•$50,000 - $58,000•Onsite

About The Position

MPI Engineered Technologies is seeking an experienced EHS Coordinator to support environmental health and safety, OSHA compliance, workplace and manufacturing safety, and environmental programs. This is a hands-on position working with employees, supervisors, managers, and plant leadership to maintain a safe and compliant manufacturing environment.

Requirements

At least 2 years of EHS, Safety, Environmental Health and Safety, or manufacturing safety experience.
Knowledge of OSHA regulations and safety compliance.
Experience with safety inspections, audits, hazard identification, risk assessment, incident investigation, and corrective action.
Strong communication, organization, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
Ability to work independently and with employees at all levels.
Ability to work hands-on throughout a manufacturing facility.
Ability to work in hot and cold manufacturing environments.
Ability to stand and/or walk 6 or more hours per day.
Ability to regularly walk the manufacturing floor and conduct safety inspections.
Ability to wear required PPE.

Nice To Haves

Manufacturing or industrial experience.
OSHA 10-Hour or OSHA 30-Hour certification.
ISO 14001 Internal Auditor experience.
CPR/First Aid certification.
Experience with forklift safety, PPE, hearing conservation, 6S, Gemba, or Lean Manufacturing.

Responsibilities

Support and maintain EHS and workplace safety programs and OSHA compliance.
Conduct daily safety inspections, workplace audits, EHS audits, Gemba walks, and 6S audits.
Identify workplace hazards and coordinate corrective actions.
Conduct accident, injury, incident, and near-miss investigations and assist with root-cause analysis.
Provide employee safety training, OSHA training, and new-hire safety orientation.
Train employees and supervisors on OSHA requirements, PPE, hazard recognition, and safe work practices.
Coordinate forklift safety training, testing, certification, and licensing.
Maintain OSHA, safety, training, and inspection records, as well as EHS documentation.
Support the ISO 14001 Environmental Management System and environmental compliance activities.
Coordinate hearing conservation, emergency preparedness, fire drills, and tornado drills.
Maintain PPE and safety supplies.
Lead Safety Team meetings and track safety action items.
Serve as a primary contact for workplace injuries and provide first aid within the scope of training.
Communicate safety concerns, trends, and corrective actions to leadership.
Promote employee involvement and continuous improvement in workplace safety.