Health & Safety Specialist

Who we are

Gildan is a leading apparel manufacturing company, with a diversified portfolio of brands, like renowned Gildan®, American Apparel®, Comfort Colors®, GOLDTOE®, and much more. With over three decades of developing manufacturing expertise, Gildan is now known as one of the world’s most efficient, ethical, and sustainable apparel manufacturers out there. Founded in Canada, Gildan now operates out of roughly 40 locations worldwide and sells its products in 60 markets globally. With close to 44,000 employees, Gildan operates with a strong commitment to industry-leading labor and environmental practices throughout its supply chain in accordance with its comprehensive Genuine Responsibility® program embedded in the Company's long-term business strategy. More about the company at gildancorp.com.

The opportunity

The EH&S Specialist is responsible for implementing workplace environmental, safety, and health programs at assigned facilities to help foster a complaint operation and where Zero Harm culture is continuously embraced.

The role

• Performs intermediate to advanced level troubleshooting procedures for mechanical and electrical issues connected with facility, equipment and conveyor systems in accordance with established safety, performance, and quality standards.
• Supports implementation and improvement of EH&S programs at one or more distribution facilities in the US.
• Collaborate with facility operational teams and EH&S staff to implement action plans, processes, and procedures to control EH&S risks and achieve compliance to the Gildan safety and environmental policies, corporate EH&S guidelines, and improvement initiatives.
• Conducts assessments that identify hazards and reduce risk including but not limited to hazard identification, job safety analysis, risk assessments, pre-startup safety review, PPE, machine guarding, and hazardous energy.
• Conducts training in all aspects of EH&S to ensure compliance with legal and Gildan requirements and in a manner that positively engages employee behaviors.
• Collaboratively conducts incident reviews for causes and develop corrective/preventative actions.
• Coaches all levels of personnel on critical skills, behaviors, and techniques that that builds and sustains a safety culture consistent with Gildan’s values.
• Conducts or supports industrial hygiene evaluations sufficient to identify hazards, risks, and trends.
• Participates in or conducts internal audits, compliance assessments, & inspections.
• Supports safety programs for contractors and construction projects.
• Maintains EH&S documentation, records, and EH&S management information tools.
• Develops & implements plans to complete personal objectives that align with organizational objectives.
• Participates in audits/inspections by external parties such as OSHA, EPA, Property Insurance Carrier, Corporate, etc.
• Performs other duties as assigned to meet business needs.

What you bring to the role

Education

• University Degree

Experience

• 3-5 Years Related Experience

Knowledge & Skills

• Detailed knowledge of operations and procedures to resolve straightforward issues
• Good understanding of how the other sectors of business interplay and affect the department OR provides professional services using standard procedure and specific knowledge

Additional Skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• B.S., Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental, Chemistry, Engineering; other Physical Sciences will be considered in conjunction with EH&S coursework or certifications.
• Interfacing with others via audio & video conferencing will be highly encouraged when appropriate. When travel is required, in some cases can be accomplished in day trips. Occasionally, overnight travel is necessary and estimated to occur between 10-20 % of the time.
• The following are not required but will be considered a plus:

- Current CPR/First-Aid/Blood Borne Pathogen Trainer Certification

- OSHA 30 hour NFPA 70E, Confined Space, & Control of Hazardous Energy training

- Fall Protection Competent Person

What’s in it for you?

• Join one of the world’s most sustainably managed companies, dual-listed (NYSE and TSX) and with a market capitalization of over USD $5 billion
• Connect with leaders to help take your career to new heights.
• Join a collaborative work culture centered around values of empowerment, entrepreneurial spirit, and responsibility.
• Benefit from mentorship and development opportunities.
• Take advantage and have access of our competitive benefits packages.

Come as you are:

Gildan recognizes the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion to create a successful and dynamic work environment. As a an equal-opportunity employer, we value and embrace all the characteristics that make you uniquely you and seek to provide everyone with an equal chance to succeed. Because equity and inclusion matter at Gildan.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Application Question(s):

• Are you able to work overtime when required

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Language:

• English (Required)

Work Location: In person