Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Technician

Menk USA•Sterling, IL

8d•$27 - $34•Hybrid

About The Position

At Menk-USA, safety isn't just a priority-it's the foundation of everything we do. We are committed to creating a workplace where employees feel valued, protected, and empowered to succeed. As an Environmental Health & Safety Technician, you'll play a vital role in building and maintaining a culture of safety while partnering with operations to drive continuous improvement throughout our manufacturing facility. If you're looking for an opportunity to make a meaningful impact, grow your career, and work alongside a team committed to excellence, we'd love to have you join us. Menk-USA, LLC is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Technician to support our commitment to maintaining a safe, healthy, and compliant manufacturing environment. Reporting to the Quality/Safety Leader, this role is responsible for ensuring daily compliance with Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) standards across operational areas through auditing, inspections, employee support, and regulatory compliance activities.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED.
Minimum of three (3) years of relevant Environmental, Health & Safety experience or equivalent education.
Experience auditing operational environments and understanding high-risk safety requirements.
Working knowledge of OSHA regulations and general industry standards.
Strong understanding of OSHA regulations and industrial safety practices.
Knowledge of hazard identification, risk assessment, and Job Safety Analysis (JSA).
Excellent auditing, inspection, and documentation skills.
Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
Effective problem-solving and analytical skills.
Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and EHS reporting systems.
Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities.
Ability to promote safe behaviors and drive compliance throughout the organization.
Ability to respond effectively during emergency situations.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, Industrial Hygiene, or a related field.
OSHA 10-Hour or OSHA 30-Hour certification.
First Aid/CPR/AED certification.
Training in Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), Confined Spaces, Work at Heights, Electrical Safety, Cutting and Welding, Cranes and Hoists, Emergency Response, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), and Globally Harmonized System (GHS).
ASP, CSP, or CIH certification (or actively pursuing certification).
Manufacturing or industrial safety experience.
Experience conducting incident investigations and root cause analysis.

Responsibilities

Audit critical equipment and job tasks for EHS compliance, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), combustible dust, cranes and hoists, machine guarding, confined spaces, electrical safety, and powered industrial trucks.
Conduct 5S audits to promote safe and organized work areas.
Review Team Leader and Supervisor responsibilities related to EHS compliance.
Verify completion of corrective actions from previous inspections and audits.
Ensure employees changing positions have completed all required EHS training and qualifications.
Review and approve authorizations for high-risk and non-routine work, including work at heights, confined space entry, electrical work, and hot work.
Participate in and validate Toolbox Talks, Safety Alerts, and safety meetings.
Support contractor safety and non-routine work compliance.
Participate in accident and incident investigations.
Assist with root cause analysis and corrective action development.
Respond to emergency situations and support emergency response procedures.
Execute daily audit schedules and maintain audit documentation.
Track and report audit findings, corrective action completion, and compliance metrics.
Monitor key performance indicators including OSHA recordable rates, audit completion, permit compliance, and contractor safety performance.