EHS Safety Technician

Careers and Highline Warren•McDonough, GA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Safety Technician supports the Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) program by promoting a safe workplace, ensuring compliance with OSHA and company requirements, conducting safety inspections, supporting employee training, investigating incidents, and driving continuous improvement in safety performance. This position works closely with operations, maintenance, and leadership teams to identify hazards and reduce workplace risks.

Requirements

2+ years of manufacturing, distribution, warehouse, or industrial safety experience preferred.
Experience working in OSHA-regulated facilities.
Knowledge of OSHA regulations and workplace safety standards.
Understanding of incident investigation and root cause analysis.
Strong communication and training skills.
Ability to audit facilities and identify hazards.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
Strong organizational and documentation skills.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health & Safety, Industrial Technology, or related field preferred.
OSHA 30-Hour General Industry
Certified Safety Professional (CSP) candidate
Associate Safety Professional (ASP)
First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor
Forklift Trainer Certification

Responsibilities

Conduct routine facility and workplace safety inspections.
Identify unsafe conditions and behaviors and recommend corrective actions.
Ensure compliance with OSHA, environmental, and company safety policies.
Assist with regulatory inspections and audits.
Maintain safety records, permits, and documentation.
Assist in investigating injuries, near misses, property damage, and environmental incidents.
Participate in root cause analysis and corrective action development.
Track corrective actions to completion.
Prepare incident reports and maintain investigation records.
Deliver safety orientation for new employees.
Conduct safety training on topics including: Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), PPE requirements, Hazard Communication, Forklift Safety, Emergency Response, Ergonomics, Fire Safety.
Facilitate toolbox talks and safety meetings.
Promote employee participation in safety programs and committees.
Perform Job Safety Analyses (JSA) and risk assessments.
Assist departments in developing safe work procedures.
Monitor implementation of corrective and preventive actions.
Support continuous improvement initiatives related to workplace safety.
Assist with emergency response planning.
Coordinate drills and evacuation exercises.
Maintain emergency equipment inspection records.
Support first aid, AED, and fire protection programs.