Environmental Health & Safety Coordinator

Clayton Homes, a Berkshire Hathaway company and the nation's leading housing provider, is a vertically integrated housing company that builds, sells, and insures affordable housing. Our commitment to creating a World Class Customer Experience is unparalleled in the housing industry and we believe it begins with a World Class Team Member Experience. From entry-level to more experienced positions, we're actively recruiting individuals who are passionate, positive, and eager to learn. We then equip you for success, whether you're in the office, in the field, or on the floor. As a member of our team you'll enjoy excellent benefits, opportunities for growth, and an encouraging culture that supports work / life balance.

Status: Regular Full Time

Schedule: Mon. – Fri. 7:00a – 3:30, with an ½ hour lunch. Some overtime and Saturdays.

Starting Pay: $24.00/hr.                               Pay Range: $24-26/hr.

Benefits: Full Benefit package including medical, dental, life and disability insurance; paid time-off and holidays.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Coordinator is accountable for supporting the facility's EHS functions with a primary focus on administering the environmental program (ISO 14001). Assists with implementing and ensuring EHS compliance with local, state, and federal safety/environmental regulations while supporting required training for safety and environmental programs. Works directly with the EHS Manager and assists in the implementation of safety and environmental sustainability initiatives, training, programs, medical case management, incident investigation, hazard identification and mitigation.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Responsible for administration of plant environmental procedures and documentation (ISO 14001).
• Ensure regulatory compliance of all local, state and federal laws and submit required data to third party for preparation of regulatory reports.
• Develop and implement planned projects to achieve Company and Facility sustainability objectives.
• Update ISO metrics tracking spreadsheet, graph & trend data in relation to facility-specific goals, and timely report data monthly to Senior ISO Specialist.
• Routinely review environmental Standard Operating Procedures and conduct plant-wide audits to ensure compliance.
• Champion the ISO 14001 program, helping to lead facility Committee and Team meetings.
• Prepare, administer, and track annual environmental training (ISO general awareness, waste, SOPs, etc.).
• Partner with Production, Materials and Maintenance Managers to stay apprised of any/all new environmental-related equipment, process changes and materials/chemicals.
• Communicate with waste management and disposal vendors to coordinate proper pickup and disposal of waste.
• Raise awareness and regularly communicate with TMs regarding the environmental program (ex. bulletin boards, information for communication stations, a monthly newsletter, etc.).
• Maintain all recordkeeping and conduct activities necessary for environmental compliance and ISO 14001 program (monthly material usage recordkeeping, storm water, air permitting, etc.).
• Schedule and participate with the EHS Manager in conducting internal audits, management reviews, and third-party audits.
• Conduct root cause analysis to address audit findings, implement corrective actions, evaluate effectiveness of actions taken, and keep documented evidence.
• In conjunction with the EHS Manager, lead cultural change to promote the reduction of waste (materials and energy) across facility operations.

Safety Duties:

• Administer basic first aid to Team Members, as needed.
• Transport and accompany injured Team Members to medical facilities, as needed.
• Participate in the incident investigation process with the EHS Manager and line supervisors.
• Perform Hazard Walks of the facility, identify hazards and non-conformances, and follow-up on corrective actions.
• Enforce EHS policies and educate team members on best practices and SOPs.
• Promote a positive EHS culture and take part in promoting EHS initiatives.
• Participate in third party audits/inspections with the EHS Manager.
• Assist the EHS Manager as needed with data entry and EHS analytics.
• Actively participate in the Facility Safety Committee meetings and facilitate meetings, as needed.
• Conduct New Hire Orientation, as needed.
• Help create, schedule, and execute annual EHS training.

• Participate in on- and off-site training activities, as needed.
• Stand in for and represent the EHS Manager, as needed.

Key Values:

• Lead by example by adhering to all environmental, health, and safety requirements, and striving to become a subject-matter-expert in all EHS requirements.
• Ideal Team Player – Humble, Honest & Smart
• Trustworthy – Have good sense of judgment and decisionmaking, honesty in all situations, and capable of handling and maintaininghighly confidentialinformation.
• Continually seeking personal and professional improvement through reading and participating in external EHS training courses

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Flexible and empathetic demeanor.
• Must be detail-oriented and organized.
• Effective organizational and time management skills.
• Able to work under limited supervision.
• Able to effectively participate in and oversee multiple projects at a time.
• Ability to work well within a team.
• Ability to consistently operate a computer and other office productivity machinery such as telephone, calculator, copy machine, computer, printer, etc.
• Able to organize, prioritize, and deliver projects within deadlines and adhere to tight deadlines.
• Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Must have and maintain a clean driving record.
• Must be able to read and interpret written information; Must be able to communicate effectively in writing and orally.
• Must be able to communicate efficiently and clearly with others in English.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Sitting at a desk for extended periods of time including extended hours in front of a computer screen.
• Continuously requires ability to see, hear and speak.
• Frequently requires sitting, fine dexterity, and standing.
• Ability to walk on uneven surfaces, climb stairs, bend, stoop, reach overhead, work outside and in non-climate-controlled environment, and tolerate exposure to loud noises and machinery, dust and chemicals.
• Lift up to 30-lbs.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• A.S. degree in health & safety or environmental is a plus.
• OSHA 10 or 30 for general/construction industry is a plus.
• Basic knowledge of ISO 14001 is a plus.
• Understanding of local, state, and federal environmental regulations is a plus.
• CPR and First Aide certification is a plus.
• Experience in Workers Compensation claims is a plus.
• Bi-lingual in Spanish a plus.

Business Unit - B00018

Salary : $24 - $26