What are the responsibilities and job description for the Environmental Health and Safety Coordinator position at DeGroot Consulting LLC?
Manufacturer in Union Gap, WA is hiring an Environmental Health and Safety Coordinator EHS !
Salary: $62,000 to $77,000 (Plus competitive benefits package)
Shift: Day shift Full Time 40 Hours per week.
Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with the community in the sharing of information, strategy, and activities.
- Interfaces with company vendors, ordering necessary supplies and Personal Protective Equipment for EHS.
- Coordinate EHS needs with department management, supervisors, and employees promoting a safe working culture and 100% engagement in Environmental, Health and Safety.
- Promote drug-free workplace initiatives and policies.
- Facilitate and monitor safety at the site through daily safety audits of all production areas and buildings.
- Assemble, track, trend, and report relevant environmental, health, and safety information through daily and weekly production meetings, monthly communication meetings, screen cloud communications, and other electronic communication notification methods.
- Assist with scheduling and facilitating monthly Safety Committee meetings.
- Initiate, manage, and promote safety incentives, coaching, auditing, and campaign programs.
- Maintain all EHS chemical management systems and certification required, including but not limited to Safety Data Sheets (SDS); labeling, storage, and management of chemicals; and hazardous waste disposal, storage, tracking, and reporting.
- Assist with in-depth root cause analysis on all incidents related to EHS; injuries, illnesses, near misses, property damage, first aid, fires, and hazard reporting.
- Assist with Worker’s Compensation claims, as needed.
- Maintain, assist and coordinate all EHS activities, reporting (internal/external), and compliance according to facility, federal, province, territory, state, and local requirements for the plant and corresponding locations connected to the facility, if applicable.
- Keep current on any new EHS regulations and standards changes for the industry.
- Present EHS-related information during the new hire process including personal protective equipment demonstration and assignment, onboard training, and prerequisite testing.
- Create, schedule, and/or present all Safety, Health, and Environmental Training for employees on the required frequency to be compliant with all regulatory agencies or governing legislation, including Emergency Response.
- Ensure that all functions operate following health, safety, and environmental policies and procedures to ensure the safety of staff and visitors.
Requirements:
- EHS experience in a Manufacturing environment.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $62,000.00 - $77,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $62,000 - $77,000
