EHS Specialist
About The Position
Leggett & Platt Flooring Products is seeking an EHS Specialist to support the Safety and Environmental responsibilities at their Tracy, California branch. This role will work closely with the Branch Manager and Division Safety Manager to implement and coordinate corporate programs, with approximately 80% of the time dedicated to Safety initiatives and 20% to Environmental responsibilities. The Tracy facility is approximately 165,000 square feet and employs around 100 team members. This position offers diverse daily responsibilities in a manufacturing setting and ensures compliance with policies, procedures, and government-mandated regulations. Leggett & Platt Inc. is the largest manufacturer of carpet cushion and hard surface underlayment in the United States, with its Flooring businesses manufacturing and distributing foam, rubber, and fiber-based flooring underlayment for residential and commercial use, providing support, cushioning, and noise reduction. This role contributes to enhancing comfort in people's lives globally.
Requirements
- 2+ years of Safety experience in a manufacturing/industrial setting
- Experience with Benchmark Gensuite, Watershed or similar EHS applications
- Ability to implement pre-designed programs
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Well organized, detail oriented and good computer skills (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
- Knowledge of OSHA and EPA laws and regulations
- Experience in the application of Continuous Improvement tools and techniques
Nice To Haves
- Bilingual (English and Spanish)
- Leadership experience in both Safety and Environmental capacities in a manufacturing environment
- Bachelor’s degree
Responsibilities
- Coordinate and implement corporate EHS programs and initiatives
- Complete required EHS and sustainability reports
- Conduct employee training as required to meet company policy and OSHA requirements
- Coordinate annual audiograms and respirator fit testing for employees
- Evaluate/provide employees with proper PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)
- Conduct daily, weekly, monthly, semi-annual and annual inspections as required
- Investigate all safety and environmental incidents
- Collaborate with leadership to eliminate or reduce safety risk/hazards
- Facilitate monthly safety meetings
- Facilitate monthly safety committee meetings and records
- Maintain OSHA 300 log and required EHS documents
- Oversee compliance with annual environmental and safety permit requirements
- Arrange/track disposal of hazardous waste
- Evaluate plant waste streams
- Manage corrective actions associated with reported incidents
- Other duties as assigned
Benefits
- Safety and care of each other
- Learning and development
- Inclusive environment of mutual respect, empathy and belonging
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
