EHS Specialist

H.B. Fuller is a leading global adhesives provider focusing on perfecting adhesives and sealants across all industries throughout the world. While our products are virtually invisible, they play a vital role in ensuring the quality of modern life and we are committed to connecting what matters to solve some of the world's biggest adhesion challenges.
H.B. Fuller's Engineering Adhesives segment develops adhesive solutions for the automotive and aerospace, wood and composite, electronics and energy, glass, durable assembly, and bus, truck, rail and recreational vehicle industries. As these dynamic markets continue to change, and consumers demand lighter, safer, greener and more reliable products, we partner with our customers to deliver highly engineered solutions.
The Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Specialist reports to the EHS Manager and has primary responsibility for the execution and development of the facility's EHS program and processes. The position will be responsible for ensuring that effective, compliant programs are executed at the facility, meeting company policy and goals, and implementing the corporate EHS program, and heavily involved in program implementation, maintenance and tracking.
Safety Duties and Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain the corporate employee safety management system within the plant.
• Assess training requirements and needs, implement, conduct/coordinate and maintain safety training plan for the plant.
• Support and manage EHS software suite.
• Support incident investigations on work-related injuries and near miss events, establish and help implement associated corrective and preventative actions.
• Ensures that appropriate personal protective equipment is specified and system is in place to provide PPE to plant employees.
• Support and lead plant audit process.
• Communicate plant EHS goals, metrics and progress.
• Coordinate the development of facility leading indicators and ensure that reporting procedures exist and are known for work-related injuries or illnesses.
• Maintain injury and illness database.
• Provide active follow-up to resolve any facility safety concerns.
• Support, recruit, train and mentor the site EHS Committee.
• Support the management of change process at the facility.
• Supports budget considerations for EHS implications.

Environmental Duties and Responsibilities

• Support data collection and review for the facility's Title V air permit and interface with supporting consultant.
• Support warehouse staff with hazardous and non-hazardous waste management.
• Collect and enter sustainability data and support goals established as a part of the program.
• Conduct and/or coordinate training of personnel to comply with regulatory requirements.
• Support Tier II, Form R, and Hazardous Waste data collection and reporting requirements.

Required Qualification

• Associate degree or 2+ years EHS experience
• Experience working in a EHS focused role.
• Experience in data management, program tracking, team and project organization.
• Organizational, verbal and written communication skills.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Skills in Microsoft office suite.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, process work rapidly, set priorities, work under pressure and follow through with required tasks.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. unassisted.
• Ability to walk, stand and climb stairs and working in a production plant.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a chemical processing environment.
• Union plant experience.

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, and geographic location.
The salary for this role is $72,417 - $95,047.
In addition to your salary, H.B. Fuller offers employees a competitive total rewards package including comprehensive benefits, incentive and recognitions programs, health & wellness benefits, 401K contributions, paid time off and paid holidays. Eligibility may vary.
H.B. Fuller is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and proud to have created a collaborative culture where employees around the world are seen, heard, and respected. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, or marital status or status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected classification.
H.B. Fuller does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or staffing firms. To conduct business with H.B. Fuller, a written service agreement must be executed by Human Resources prior to submitting any information relating to a potential candidate. Without a signed service agreement, H.B. Fuller shall not be obligated for payment of any fee or compensation.