Environmental Health & Safety Technician
Are you passionate about ensuring the safety and well-being of employees in a manufacturing environment? We are currently seeking an Environmental Health & Safety Technician to join our team at our facility in Montgomery, IL, 60538.
Overview:
As an Environmental Health & Safety Technician, you will be responsible for conducting hazardous materials management, machine safety inspections, and ensuring compliance with all environmental health and safety regulations in a manufacturing setting.
Responsibilities:
Solid and Hazardous Waste Management:
Maintain relevant data on all waste generated by facility.
Work with waste disposal company(s) to ensure all wastes are appropriately disposed and correct paperwork is in place for disposal as required by law.
Set up and maintain appropriate satellite storage areas and equipment.
Manage all waste through inspection, transportation, shipments, and storage as required, including emergency response containers.
Identify and drive opportunities to reduce both hazardous and non-hazardous wastes through source reduction, recycling and reuse. Report out routinely on progress
Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) and Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasures (SPCC):
- Ensure Quarterly Visual Inspections at outfall occur during rain event and file report
- Participate in the required inspections and forms per SWPPP and SPCC
- Assist with providing annual SWPPP and SPCC training to affected employees
Safety:
- Assist with Ergonomic Assessments and Job-Based Risk Assessments
- Maintain up to date forklift certification file.
- Assist with accident investigations, including ensuring corrective actions are determined and completed.
- Monthly building and equipment safety inspections including emergency lighting, fire extinguisher, eyewash station, tote and PIT (Powered Industrial Truck) inspections.
- Personal protective equipment (PPE) assessments.
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or GED required.
- At least one year of relevant experience in Environmental or Safety Programs. Preferably in a manufacturing environment.
- Working knowledge of plant production and support processes.
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
- Strong presentation skills.
- Preferred OSHA 10 training.
- Preferred auditing experience.
You should be proficient in:
- Machine Safety Inspections
- Experience in a Manufacturing Environment
- Hazardous Materials
Salary info:
$28 - $30 / hr