Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Coordinator

ZIEHL-ABEGG, INC • Winston-Salem, NC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Safety Coordinator supports the implementation and continuous improvement of health, safety, and environmental (EHS) programs within a manufacturing environment. In absence of the EHS Manager will serve as back-up. This role ensures compliance with OSHA and other regulatory requirements, reduces workplace risks associated with production operations, and promotes a strong safety culture on the shop floor.

Requirements

• Ability to sit for entirety of shift and work on computer.
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time.
• Ability to lift, bend, stoop and walk the production floor.
• Flexibility to work overtime as requested.
• Occasional off-shift or weekend support may be required
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to focus on relevant work for entirety of shift.
• Authorized to work for any employer in the United States
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Safety & Health
• First Aide/CPR/AED Certification
• A person in this capacity will typically be day shift, however, may be requested to assist on other shifts as needed.
• Available to address safety concerns/incidents on off-shifts
• Knowledge of environmental procedures and standards
• Knowledge Hazardous Waste Requirements
• Proven knowledge of OSHA regulations
• Ability to maintain composure in challenging situations
• Attention to detail
• Strong communication skills
• MS Office experience

Nice To Haves

• OSHA 30 General Industry certification (preferred)
• ASP (Associate Safety Professional) Preferred or working towards certification
• Hazardous waste training and/or DOT Hazardous Material Training (Preferred)

Responsibilities

• Leads by example in regards to site safety
• Maintains and updates safety boards
• Experience in providing training to all levels; assist with New Hire Safety training
• Lead or facilate annual trainings as required
• Ensures site employees are up to date on safety training needs
• Leads thorough new hire safety walkthroughs
• Training experience related to Forklift, LOTO, General Safety
• Fire extinguisher checks and training
• Coordinates facility safety inspections
• Scheduling, tracking and reporting on inspections
• Ensures the facility is OSHA compliant
• Following health and safety manuals
• Implement periodic lock out tag-out program audits
• Collect near miss, hazardous conditions and safety observations and creates report on this data
• Ensure that site management follows through to ensure the situation is promptly addressed and corrective actions are developed, integrated and are sufficient to prevent future injury or illness
• Accident reporting including follow up and intermediary actions and compile report for HR
• Creates and maintains reports on all health and safety activities
• Prepares and updates required safety plans
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Health, Dental and Vision options
• Company-paid Life insurance
• Short and Long-Term Disability insurance
• Parental leave
• 401(k) retirement account with a generous company match
• Twenty (20) days of Paid Time Off (PTO) per calendar year
• Holidays totaling eleven days (11) per calendar year including a floating holiday of employee’s choice
• Career advancement and training opportunities

What This Job Offers

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