Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Technician

Post Consumer Brands•Battle Creek, MI

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Health, Safety, Environment, and Security Manager, the Safety Technician supports safety and environmental programs across the Battle Creek, Michigan campus. The role supports, implements, and maintains food safety and quality practices required through SQF. It serves as a resource for safety management, employee education, compliance with applicable state and federal laws and regulations, work-related injury prevention, and environmental requirements and reporting.

Requirements

Strong safety knowledge and experience with regulations.
Customer-service focus.
Demonstrated ability to lead and drive change in a team environment.
Excellent organizational influence.
Strong verbal and written communication skills across various levels and departments.
Proficiency with computer applications, including Microsoft Office and SharePoint.
Accessibility for emergency issues off shift.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree or equivalent training in specific environmental, health, or safety subject matter.
Three to five years of relevant experience.
Certified Safety Professional certification.

Responsibilities

Provide guidance, direction, and accountability for the workplace safety program.
Ensure compliance with corporate, local, state, and federal safety regulations.
Identify, develop, and manage safety training processes for new-employee orientation and accident prevention.
Provide guidance for maintenance and testing of life safety systems.
Initiate and conduct life safety drills, including fire and severe-weather drills.
Conduct or provide accident investigations and associated corrective actions.
Coordinate and manage the campus safety incident management system.
Coordinate safety activities, including monthly audits, monthly meetings, and publication or posting of metrics.
Conduct personal protective equipment (PPE) assessments.
Budget, purchase, administer, and/or coordinate first-aid and protective-equipment supplies and programs for their use.
Identify and escalate environmental risks and solutions for reducing risk.
Support environmental compliance programs, corporate task tracking, and other corporate initiatives.
Test workplaces for hazards, including ergonomic, chemical, biological, or excessive-noise hazards.
Represent safety onsite during inspections, meetings, industry gatherings, and project planning.
Work with employees to enhance safety performance and develop control programs.
Perform other duties as assigned.