Environment, Health, & Safety Specialist

Standex•Fairfield, OH

5d•Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for an Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Coordinator to support the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of environmental, health, and safety programs within a non-union electronics manufacturing environment. This position promotes a culture of safety, regulatory compliance, and risk prevention by partnering with employees, supervisors, and leadership to identify hazards, reduce workplace injuries, and maintain compliance with applicable federal, state, and local environmental and occupational safety regulations.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. Citizen or U.S. Permanent Resident (Green Card holder).
Bachelor's degree
One (1) to three (3) years of environmental, health, and safety experience in a manufacturing environment.

Nice To Haves

Experience in electronics manufacturing, assembly operations, or light industrial environments is a plus.
Bachelor's degree in environmental health & safety, Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Science, or a related field.

Responsibilities

Serve as a visible presence on the production floor and assist in addressing hazards associated with soldering operations, heated equipment, moving machinery, ergonomic risk factors, and slip, trip, and fall prevention.
Support compliance with applicable OSHA regulations and company safety policies, including: Hazard Communication (HazCom), Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), Walking-Working Surfaces, Machine Guarding, Emergency Action and Fire Prevention Programs.
Maintain OSHA injury and illness records, including OSHA Forms 300, 300A, and 301.
Assist with regulatory inspections, audits, and reporting requirements.
Maintain Safety Data Sheets (SDSs) and ensure appropriate employee access.
Conduct Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs) and risk assessments for manufacturing and assembly operations.
Identify, evaluate, and assist in mitigating workplace hazards, including thermal burn hazards, entanglement hazards, slip, trip, and fall hazards, and ergonomic risks.
Recommend and support implementation of engineering, administrative, and PPE controls.
Participate in continuous improvement initiatives that enhance workplace safety and environmental performance.
Conduct new safety orientation and required safety training, including programs related to safe soldering practices, PPE, housekeeping, hazard recognition, and emergency response.
Facilitate safety meetings, toolbox talks, and employee awareness programs.
Encourage employee involvement in safety initiatives, near-miss reporting, and hazard correction activities.
Perform routine facility inspections and safety audits, lead safety GEMBA’s.
Evaluate compliance with PPE requirements, safe work procedures, housekeeping standards, and hazard controls.
Monitor corrective and preventive actions to ensure timely completion.
Maintain inspection documentation and follow-up records.
Investigate workplace injuries, illnesses, near misses, property damage incidents, and unsafe conditions.
Conduct root cause analyses and develop corrective and preventive action plans.
Track incident trends and prepare reports for leadership review.
Assist with workers' compensation and injury management processes, as applicable.
Support compliance with environmental regulations and company environmental programs.
Assist with the proper storage, handling, labeling, and disposal of materials and waste streams.
Monitor workplace conditions related to chemical exposure, ventilation, and indoor air quality, as applicable.
Maintain environmental records and documentation as required.