Safety Health & Environmental Technician Safety Health & Environmental Technician

Nestle Operational Services Worldwide SA • Schaumburg, IL

18d • $50,000 - $70,000

About The Position

The Technician Facility SH&E is responsible for supporting and maintaining the organization’s safety and security programs in order to ensure a safe and accident-free environment as well as the safety and integrity of our product.

Requirements

• Associate’s Degree; Two to Four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to work overtime, irregular hours or rotating shifts.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Applications.
• Solid understanding of safety principles and the ability to apply to the company’s operations.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret common scientific and legal documents.
• Ability to respond to common inquiries or concerns from employees.
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of instructions and deal with several issues at once.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Understanding of worker compensation and claims management a plus.
• Bilingual – Spanish/English a plus

Responsibilities

• Monitors safety programs and policies for OSHA and other governmental regulation compliance.
• Manages workers compensation cases.
• Assists with the management of the Return to Work program.
• Conducts workers’ compensation claim investigations.
• Develops and maintains close communication with insurance carriers, medical providers providing services for injured employees and serves as a liaison between medical providers, injured employees and department supervisors.
• Communicates workers’ compensation benefits to injured workers.
• Plans, coordinates and conducts miscellaneous and annual mandatory safety training for plant personnel.
• Presents new employee safety orientations.
• Assists with monthly safety trainings.
• Conducts safety surveys and writes reports on survey findings and work with the facility to establish corrective actions, responsible parties and timeliness for completion.
• Inspects and evaluates work areas for hazards and unsafe working conditions and takes corrective action.
• Investigates accidents, prepares and files reports and analyzes nature of accident to determine cause and necessary corrective action.
• Aids in the revision of safety programs to improve employee safety awareness.
• Aids in the development of policies, programs and projects to abate workplace hazards.
• Participates in safety team monthly meetings.
• Assists with plant safety audits.
• Maintains effective relationships with management as well as employees regarding all safety matters.
• Participates in sensory training and evaluation to help ensure the highest quality for our products.
• Suggests ways to control labor and supply costs as well as improve processes.
• Ensures that all work activities are performed with attention to the highest standards for quality, safety and compliance with all appropriate legal and food safety requirements and a focus on continuous improvement.
• Ensures that all Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) are followed.
• Follows all company policies & procedures as well as the GMP's (Good Manufacturing Practices).
• Maintains a high level of safety awareness for an accident-free work place.
• Reports any unsafe or hazardous work conditions or safety-related issues to Management.
• Accomplishes all tasks as appropriately assigned or requested.

Benefits

• Nestle offers performance-based incentives and a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k with company match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits.
• Incentives and/or benefits packages may vary depending on the position.

What This Job Offers

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