EHS Technician

First Quality • McElhattan, PA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

First Quality is seeking an EHS Technician for Nutek Disposables in McElhattan, Pennsylvania. The position provides technical support for Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) programs to promote an accident-free work environment and ensure compliance with applicable EHS regulations. The technician supports injury prevention, training, inspections, audits, incident investigations, documentation, chemical management, and EHS improvement projects. The role also works with employees, visitors, vendors, contractors, and cross-departmental teams to communicate and support EHS policies and practices.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be able to speak, read, and write English and perform basic mathematical skills.
• Must pass the minimum required standards on all competency tests.
• Demonstrate a minimal understanding of EHS standards and regulatory requirements, including OSHA, EPA, ISO, NRC, NFPA, ANSI, and NIOSH.
• Ability to recognize hazardous situations and recommend corrective actions.
• Ability to perform multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Self-starter with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Minimum of 1–3 years of industry experience is preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Environmental, Health and Safety experience.
• Basic First Aid and CPR certification.
• Certifications in occupational EHS-related fields.
• Strong computer proficiency.
• Ability or experience operating Powered Industrial Trucks (PIT).
• Training or experience with root cause analysis (RCA) and/or incident investigations.

Responsibilities

• Support injury-prevention and EHS programs with the goal of achieving a zero-injury culture.
• Ensure required EHS training is completed and coordinate new-hire EHS orientation.
• Participate in or facilitate EHS meetings and training sessions, including Safety Committee activities and ERT drills and training.
• Coordinate hands-on fire extinguisher training.
• Help control hazardous working conditions and unsafe employee activities.
• Participate in Safety Risk Assessments and Industrial Hygiene assessments, monitoring, and sampling.
• Conduct regular EHS walk-through inspections, document hazards and findings, recommend corrective actions, and follow up to verify corrections.
• Assist in developing preventive-action policies by studying accidents and potential risks.
• Conduct periodic internal company and contractor EHS audits.
• Assist with coordinating and overseeing the return-to-work program for injured workers.
• Maintain positive working relationships with employees, vendors, and customers, and communicate EHS policies, procedures, and standards to visitors, contractors, and vendors.
• Support development of Standard Operating Procedures, Work Instructions, and Standard Work for technical areas, promoting consistency across shifts.
• Work with cross-departmental teams to gather feedback and input for assigned projects.
• Assist with implementing site-wide EHS improvement projects.
• Assist with root cause analysis of EHS incidents, collect data, and identify and implement corrective improvements.
• Complete administrative documentation, including training records and accident and incident reports.
• Track and trend incident data in the Safety Management System.
• Use and maintain applicable company data systems, software, and peripherals.
• Maintain Chemical Management program requirements, including safety data sheets in MSDS Online and physical binders, and keep GHS label stations stocked.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary and bonus opportunities.
• Paid time off (three-week minimum).
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting day one.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Paid parental leave.
• Child and family care assistance, including a dependent care FSA with employer match up to $2,500.
• Bundle of Joy benefit: a year's worth of free diapers for team members with a new baby.
• Tuition assistance.
• Wellness program with savings of up to $4,000 per year on insurance premiums.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED