Environmental, Health and Safety Technician

AGCO • Morton, IL

3d • $23 - $30 • Onsite

About The Position

The Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Technician plays a key role in supporting a safe, healthy, and environmentally responsible workplace. This position assists with the implementation and administration of environmental, health, and safety programs designed to ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements while promoting a culture of continuous improvement. The EHS Technician works closely with employees, supervisors, and leadership to identify workplace hazards, investigate incidents, conduct training, and support initiatives that reduce risk and protect employees, facilities, and the environment.

Requirements

• Excellent communication skills.
• Problem solving / Decision making skills
• Results / Detail oriented, able to work with a sense of urgency.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, climb stairs and work from elevated platforms and or ladder.
• The employee must understand and comply with AGCO Safety guidelines and housekeeping practices, trainings and wear appropriate PPE when necessary.

Nice To Haves

• Associates Degree

Responsibilities

• Conduct new hire safety orientation and other safety training as needed.
• Recommend process and product safety features that will reduce employees' exposure to work hazards.
• Inspect facilities, machinery, and safety equipment to identify and correct potential hazards, and to ensure safety regulation and compliance.
• Report and review findings from incident and near-miss reporting.
• Maintain compliance with regulatory agencies including OSHA, EPA, and DOT.
• Assist supervisors in following up on incidents, near misses, safety concerns.
• Work with supervisors to increase safe work practices in their area(s).
• Responds to emergency situations involving employee injury and property damage incidents; prepares reports of findings and submits recommendations.
• Walk throughout the facility interacting with employees, increasing safety morale.
• Conduct monthly safety team meetings.
• Transcribe, review and post safety team meeting minutes.
• Deliver reviews of safety team progress to the safety manager.
• Oversee powered industrial truck safety training.

Benefits

• Health care and wellness plans
• Dental and vision plans
• Flexible and virtual work options (where available)
• 401(k) Savings Plan with company match
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan offering eligible employees the ability to purchase AGCO stock at a discounted price
• Paid holidays and paid time off
• Health savings and flexible spending accounts
• Reimbursement for continuing education
• Life insurance and other supplemental insurance plans

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree