What are the responsibilities and job description for the EHS Assistant position at WISCONSIN ALUMINUM FOUNDRY MASTER?
Job Details
Job Location: Wabash Castings - Wabash, IN
Position Type: Full Time
Salary Range: Undisclosed
Description
SUMMARY/OBJECTIVE:
The EHS Assistant supports the Environmental, Health, and Safety team by ensuring compliance with safety and environmental regulations, conducting training, maintaining accurate records, and promoting a safe and healthy workplace in the day-to-day operations of the site.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Assist with safety and environmental compliance, including OSHA, IOSHA, EPA, and IDEM standards.
- Working with outside consultants in supporting EHS programs.
- Perform required daily, weekly, monthly, semi-annual, annual inspections.
- Maintain and organize accurate records, including safety data sheets (SDS), incident reports, OSHA logs, training records, and compliance documentation.
- Conduct safety inspections, risk assessments, and job safety analyses, ensuring all findings are documented and addressed.
- Coordinate and document safety committee meetings, emergency drills, toolbox talks, and safety and environmental programs.
- Support and perform new hire orientation with safety and environmental information.
- Assist in the preparation and distribution of periodic reports on safety and environmental programs and reporting.
- Assist with audits, reporting, and communication with external regulatory agencies.
- Participate in the investigation and case management of incidents, near misses, and property damage, ensuring proper documentation and follow-up actions along with maintaining red incident folder process and updating tracking software.
- Promote a safety-first culture by engaging with employees on the production floor and maintaining visibility.
- Oversee and support specific safety programs such as Hearing Conservation and Hazard Communication (HazCom), and DOT Programs.
Qualifications
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
- Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and record-keeping accuracy.
- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
- Computer skills; proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and other computer systems.
- Excellent problem solving/analysis ability.
- Ability to deal comfortably with all levels within the organization
- Ability to conduct self in a professional and confidential manner when dealing with others.
- Ability to self-direct in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Ability to conduct self in an ethical manner.
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION:
- High school diploma or equivalent; additional safety/environmental training or certifications preferred.
- Familiarity with OSHA, EPA, and other regulatory standards
