EH&S COORDINATOR

Responsibilities

Develop, implement and manage safety programs, policies and procedures.

1. Prepare monthly accident summary reports.
2. Assist with incident investigations.
3. Conduct and/or coordinate employee safety and environmental training programs.
4. Perform daily safety walks and assist with identifying and correcting workplace hazards and unsafe conditions.
5. Work with and assist on-site teams with risk assessment.
6. Assist in maintaining OSHA 300 Logs and relevant reports.
7. Assist in scheduling training courses/classes for in-house training opportunities.
8. Understand Emergency Procedures and assist in scheduled drills.
9. Assist in Safety Committee and First Responder tasks.
10. Assist in Management of Change procedures.
11. Assist in workers' compensation reporting.
12. Conduct incident reporting using the GDC incident-reporting database.
13. Identify hazardous conditions/actions within the plant and recommend corrective measures.
14. Investigate all accidents and property losses.
15. Provide Supervisors/Group leaders with safety training information for monthly safety meetings.
16. Organize and oversee all required safety training, i.e., fork truck, lockout, etc.
17. Provide safety orientation to new employees using the New Hire Onboarding Process.
18. Conduct chemical inventory and updating of SDS using Cornerstone Environmental, Health and Safety database.
19. Assist in purchasing appropriate personal protective equipment.
20. Perform other duties as assigned, in support of the EHS Framework under the direct supervision of the EHS manager.

Qualifications

1. Have strong interpersonal skills with the ability to influence people and drive change.
2. Exceptional organizational skills.
3. Must possess time management skills and have the ability to meet deadlines.
4. Works well independently and in a group environment.
5. Has the ability to deliver internal training effectively.
6. Has critical thinking and problem-solving skills but is able to understand the department's overall objectives.
7. Must be able to be entrusted with confidential information.
8. Knowledge of working with various office equipment, computers and various programs including Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, Teams, etc.
9. Knowledge of incident command structure.
10. Working knowledge of spill response and cleanup activities and procedures.
11. Knowledge of environmental permitting.
12. Knowledge of water sampling techniques.

Education and Experience

1. Associate or Bachelor of Science Degree in Industrial Safety Management, Occupational Health and Safety Management or a related field strongly preferred.
2. A minimum of one year of Safety Experience in an industrial setting, or safety-related intern/co-op experience preferred. Experience in the plastics industry helpful.
3. Knowledge of OSHA, EPA, NFPA, mitigation techniques along with other government regulations.