Environmental, Health and Safety Specialist - Hutchinson

Uponor • Hutchinson, MN

20h • Onsite

About The Position

At GF, we see our company as a forward-thinking leader in our field. Since 1802, we have been embracing innovations and sustainable solutions of the highest quality that add value to people’s lives around the globe. Join us to be part of a forward-thinking, people-centered company where your ideas and contributions truly matter. This is your opportunity to make a real impact in a collaborative, international environment. As an Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Specialist, you will support Uponor’s Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) programs across all UNA locations and departments. In conjunction with EHS engineer(s) and other staff, this position is responsible for the successful, professional, and timely completion of more basic EHS tasks such as accident investigations, coordinating hazardous waste and other environmental activities, conducting safety and environmental audits and inspections, conducting training, leading or attending meetings of safety committees and other groups, and assisting with emergency planning, such as emergency drills. This role will provide support to UNA’s appropriate management systems; supporting Uponor’s commitment to workplace safety, sustainability and protecting the environment are key aspects of this position. Administers Environmental Health and Safety programs including Personal Protective Equipment, Hazard Communication/Right to Know, Lockout/Tagout, Respiratory Protection, Lone Worker, etc. Plans, carries out, and documents safety inspections, audits, and evaluations including safety inspections, basic industrial hygiene evaluations (heat, noise and Carbon Monoxide), ergonomic evaluations, Job Safety Analysis, permit-required confined space evaluations, chalk circle observations, PPE hazard assessments, etc. Develops and conducts effective health and safety training especially New Employee Orientation and Powered Industrial Truck, but also including Employee Right to Know, Bloodborne Pathogens, etc. Ensures proper documentation of training. Investigates incidents and near misses to identify root causes and methods to prevent reoccurrences. Ensures proper documentation and follow up. Leads or assists in leading groups such as safety committees, safety sub-committees, and Emergency Response Teams. Leads or attends periodic meetings and records minutes. Coordinates group activities such as emergency drills, inspections, and training. Seeks out opportunities to contribute to the business success through proactive involvement in team initiatives.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• 1-2 years of related professional experience, preferably in a 24/7 manufacturing environment OR some form of formal training such as related college coursework, OSHA 30 hour for General Industry, or Basic or Advanced safety certificate, or similar program.
• Familiarity with basic EHS terminology, processes, procedures and requirements.
• Excellent communications skills; oral and written.
• Proficient with MS Office tools: Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Ability to effectively and professionally interface with others.

Nice To Haves

• 2-3 years of related professional experience, preferably in a 24/7 manufacturing environment.
• Associate or bachelor’s degree in a related field such as occupational health and safety, hazardous waste operations, chemistry, engineering, environmental science, business, etc.
• Current certifications (i.e. GSP, ASP, CSP, CIH, OHST, CHMM) or plans to obtain within one year.
• Authorization to teach OSHA 10/30.
• Strong experience in conducting training, especially forklift training.

Responsibilities

• Support Uponor’s Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) programs across all UNA locations and departments.
• Complete basic EHS tasks such as accident investigations.
• Coordinate hazardous waste and other environmental activities.
• Conduct safety and environmental audits and inspections.
• Conduct training.
• Lead or attend meetings of safety committees and other groups.
• Assist with emergency planning, such as emergency drills.
• Administer Environmental Health and Safety programs including Personal Protective Equipment, Hazard Communication/Right to Know, Lockout/Tagout, Respiratory Protection, Lone Worker, etc.
• Plan, carry out, and document safety inspections, audits, and evaluations including safety inspections, basic industrial hygiene evaluations (heat, noise and Carbon Monoxide), ergonomic evaluations, Job Safety Analysis, permit-required confined space evaluations, chalk circle observations, PPE hazard assessments, etc.
• Develop and conduct effective health and safety training especially New Employee Orientation and Powered Industrial Truck, but also including Employee Right to Know, Bloodborne Pathogens, etc.
• Ensure proper documentation of training.
• Investigate incidents and near misses to identify root causes and methods to prevent reoccurrences.
• Ensure proper documentation and follow up.
• Lead or assist in leading groups such as safety committees, safety sub-committees, and Emergency Response Teams.
• Lead or attend periodic meetings and record minutes.
• Coordinate group activities such as emergency drills, inspections, and training.
• Seek out opportunities to contribute to the business success through proactive involvement in team initiatives.

Benefits

• Best-in-class health benefits (medical, dental, vision)
• 160 hours of paid time off (combination of PTO and Employee Safe and Sick Time accruals)
• Generous 401k matching (up to 4%), vested on day one of enrollment
• Performance and salary reviews at 90 and 180 days in your first year
• Safe climate-controlled work environment

What This Job Offers

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