EHS Specialist

Cretex•Dassel, MN

1d•$75,000 - $123,800•Onsite

About The Position

The Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Specialist is responsible for actively supporting EHS Cultural Excellence through collaboration and personal responsibility for safety, health, and environment, promoting a culture to address incidents, near-misses and potential hazards.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited institution
Two (2) years' experience with EHS programs and procedures
Ability to work onsite in a manufacturing environment
Ability to communicate effectively in written and oral forms
Ability to present well one on one, in small groups, and to larger audiences.
Having the ability to convey the meaning and importance of EHS topics to non-EHS personnel and to influence others to take appropriate action based on such information.
Ability to travel locally 25% of the time.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree or higher in a science, engineering, or environmental health and safety (EHS) discipline from an accredited institution
Experience in implementation of comprehensive EHS management systems
Experience with hazard and risk assessments and experience in a manufacturing environment
Experience with ergonomics assessments of physical capabilities, needs, and limitations in a manufacturing setting
Experience with state and federal regulations including (e.g., OSHA, EPA, etc.)
Self-directed, detail oriented, good interpersonal, communication, prioritization, and organizational skills
Analytical, leadership, project planning, program development and deployment skills
Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work closely with all employees within the site
Four (4) or more years of experience working in an Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) role in a manufacturing environment
Experience working on a cross-functional team
QEP, CSP, or CIH certification(s)

Responsibilities

Apply scientific, engineering principles and behavioral based systems to drive EHS risk reduction efforts and compliance activities.
Take ownership of site EHS programs & training including but not limited to: Environmental Compliance, Fall Protection, Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO), Machine Guarding, Ergonomics, Chemical Safety, Site Emergency Coordination, Waste Management, Hearing Conservation, and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
Coach and/or lead investigate workplace incidents and complete root cause analyses to determine appropriate corrective actions and conduct assessments of processes in order to reduce risk.
Assist in the completion of internal and external EHS compliance reports and analyze EHS data and report trends.
Recommending plans for correction of gaps and provide EHS input to address change (e.g., site Management of Change process)
Support on-going industrial hygiene chemical and noise assessments and monitoring plans; implement ergonomic programs to reduce risk of cumulative trauma and other ergonomic injuries at the site.
Participate and/or lead portions of EHS self-assessments and/or audits.
Act as a facility representative during agency inspections, including but not limited to EPA, OSHA, fire department, and county.
Provide EHS knowledge and services on existing and new programs; communicating project or program status and results to management.
Convey the meaning and importance of EHS topics to non-EHS personnel and to influence others to take appropriate action based on such information.
Actively seeking to continually improve communication and presentation skills
Provide technical assistance and guidance to site by leading or assisting in safety committee teams and meetings, including EHS regulatory interpretations.
Provide EHS support in the design and installation of new or modified equipment, industrial automation, and assist with implementing management of change processes.

Benefits

401k retirement savings plan with a company match contribution
onsite health clinics
discretionary holiday bonus program (based on years of service)
Cretex University
24/7 employee assistance program with access to five confidential visits with a licensed counselor at no cost
wellness program with incentives
employee death benefit
employee sick and safe leave
comprehensive medical insurance with access to virtual providers
dental insurance (Little Partners Dental benefit covers services 100 percent for children 12 and younger when seen by a Health Partners in network provider)
vision insurance
a pre-tax health savings account
healthcare and dependent care pre-tax reimbursement accounts
paid holidays
paid time off
discretionary profit sharing program
Parental Leave
accident and critical illness benefits
optional employee, spouse, and child life
short and long term disability
company provided life insurance
tuition assistance programs