EHS Technician

The Kraft Heinz Company•Massillon, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The EHS Technician reports to the Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Manager and works closely with the EHS Specialist, EHS Administrative Assistant, and Process Safety Management (PSM) Coordinator. This role involves assessing company needs, reviewing and analyzing information, and researching trends and improvement opportunities. The technician will coordinate and execute initiatives for regulatory compliance, workers' compensation, environmental compliance, and ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) goals, operating within the Kraft Heinz Management System (KHMS) to achieve targeted annual objectives.

Requirements

Associate degree in Environmental, Health & Safety or 3-5 years of related industrial safety field experience.
Bilingual fluid exchange between English and Spanish preferred.
Advanced knowledge of Excel with the capacity to use functions, features, formulas, and macros to organize, analyze, and adjust data.
Advanced knowledge of PowerPoint with the ability to create compelling presentations with cohesive themes.
Certified in Standard First Aid, CPR/AED - Adult certification and Bloodborne Pathogens Training: PDT.
Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
Ability to work independently.
Good problem-solving and decision-making skills.
Ability to effectively prioritize responsibilities in an organized manner and meet deadlines.
Ability to develop a professional rapport with employees, management, and medical legal specialists.
Able to think clearly and react effectively in medical emergency situations.
Ability to work flexible hourly schedules to include days, afternoons, midnights, and weekends when needed.
Proficient skills in calculating figures and applies basic business math.
Ability to stand, walk, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl.
Ability to use hands/arms to reach, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls.
Ability to work in all areas of the facility including hot and cold areas and be exposed to wet and humid conditions.
Must be able to lift and or move up to 50 lbs. or more.
Must have excellent vision, distant and peripheral, with the ability to identify and distinguish colors, and adjust focus.
The noise level in the work environment is usually high, and ear protection is required.
May work near moving mechanical parts, high and/or confining places.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual fluid exchange between English and Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

Participate in and support the RMP (Risk Management Process) and assist in the development of system and operational standards and corrective actions.
Track and analyze safety metrics.
Gather, interpret, and use complex data to develop actionable steps for process improvement and optimization.
Coordinate inspections and preventative maintenance.
Maintain OSHA 300 log.
Update SDS sheets.
Perform hourly GEMBA walks on the factory floor and grounds.
Perform and maintain safety behavioral observations using the Behavioral Observation System (BOS).
Coordinate, execute, and track safety training.
Maintain and monitor confidential workers' compensation medical records and cases from FROI through medical treatment, rehabilitation, return to work, and light duty programs in accordance with state guidelines.
Responsible for day-to-day interaction with workers' compensation third-party administrators to ensure timely, accurate claims management through the incident reporting database.
Maintain regular communications as the company's liaison with the medical community and insurance companies.
Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of state and federal regulations as they apply to occupational and non-occupational safety, health, and workers' compensation.
Participate in plant safety committee meetings.
Respond to medical emergencies occurring on company property and administer first aid and/or medical assistance as needed.
Coordinate/implement annual audiograms.
Maintain an adequate supply of medical, safety, and health (PPE) supplies throughout the factory.
Functions in a self-directed and organized manner.
Other duties and/or projects may be assigned as necessary.

Benefits

Competitive Health, Vision, and Dental benefits
Company match 401(k) Plan
Company-paid Short Term Disability benefits
PTO pro-rated dependent on start date, maximum is 12 days
Coverage for employees (and their eligible dependents) through affordable access to healthcare, protection, and saving for the future, we offer plans tailored to meet you and your family’s needs.
Events, resources, and learning opportunities that inspire a physical, social, emotional, and financial well-being lifestyle for our employees and their families.
Physical - Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision, Screenings/Assessments
Social - Paid Time Off, Company Holidays, Leave of Absence, Recognition, Training
Emotional – Employee Assistance Program , Wellbeing Programs, Family Support Programs
Financial – 401k, Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Disability