What are the responsibilities and job description for the Environmental Health & Safety Coordinator position at American Furniture Warehouse?
As an Environmental Health & Safety Lead, you will be responsible for administering and overseeing local EHS programs. This includes administering safety training, employee health awareness, and compliance with safety regulations and procedures. The Environmental Health & Safety Lead will oversee, administer, and assist in the development, implementation and maintenance of environmental health and safety programs, procedures / practices necessary to provide for safe and healthy working conditions for employees and to help operate the facility in an environmentally responsible manner. The ideal Environmental Health & Safety Lead is a multitasker who handles a variety of work situations, ensures a safe working environment for everyone, and supports multiple lines of business to reach AFW’s “Goal Zero”.
Duties / Responsibilities :
Typical duties include but are not limited to :
- Implements health, safety, and environmental policies, procedures and guidelines for employee, department, and company safety.
- Lead and oversee local incident investigations, root cause analysis.
- Complete incident paperwork in compliance with company and OSHA guidelines.
- Maintain incident and safety (OSHA 300) logs.
- Develop safety and risk assessments through audits and other means.
- Interacts with employees, contractors, subcontractors, and regulatory agencies to research. and interpret standards, codes, and regulations.
- Determines requisite for and organizes audits of company operated properties.
- Keeps employees informed of regulatory and safety requirements.
- Assists in development and implementation of systems and standards to facilitate the capturing and analysis of safety statistics.
- Under general supervision, solves complex problems requiring detailed knowledge of safety best practices.
- Uses experience and problem-solving skills to develop and improve processes.
- May provide guidance and act as a subject matter expert to less experienced team members.
- Always ensure your safety and the safety of all others.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule.
- Abide by all company policies and procedures.
- End each shift knowing you made a difference.
- All other duties assigned by the EHS Director or EHS Managers as directed.
Qualifications
Compensation Package :
Pay rate : Hourly range DOE
Supervision Given and Received :
This position has no supervisory responsibilities. This position is supervised directly by the EHS Director & EHS Managers.
Required Skills / Abilities :
Personal Competencies :
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies :
Computer Skills :
Ability to navigate multiple computer systems, advanced familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, , and advanced internet research skills. Ability to regularly use computers for ordering, communication, documentation, scheduling, maintenance of organizational content on shared drives. Advanced knowledge of Excel is preferred as this job works heavily with tables and macros.
Certificates and Licenses :
OSHA 132 and other Environmental Health and Safety certifications / licenses preferred.
Education and Experience :
High school diploma or GED is required; two-year degree preferred; Environmental Health and Safety related degree preferred; equivalent combination of education and experience accepted in lieu of degree.
Physical Demands :
American Furniture Warehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer M / F / D / V. Working Safely is a Condition of Employment at American Furniture Warehouse – an Affirmative Action Employer M / F / D / V.
A pre-employment drug screen, background and fit for duty exam check must be passed upon job offer.
Since 1975, our motto has been Under Promise and Over Deliver and this is exactly what we do on a daily basis! At AFW, we strongly believe in recognizing those who exemplify excellence, and reward them for contributing to our collective success. We strive to provide a great work environment for our employees and give them the knowledge and tools needed to provide our customers with an even greater buying experience. At American Furniture Warehouse We Do It Right the First Time!
