Ehs Technician

This is a non-production position working to assist the EHS Manager on all safety and environmental tasks. The job requires that the employee be able to work safely and follow safety rules. Employee must be dependable, able to follow instructions and directions, according to established operating procedures.
·Supports and promotes safe practices and environmental commitments in alignment with company commitments, policies, and compliance requirements

· Daily plant walk-throughs and initiate corrective actions when necessary

· Understand and follow all safety programs

· Assist with scheduled monthly department safety meetings

· Conduct safety orientations for new hires, outside contractors and visitors

· Conduct safety and equipment audits

· Promote daily good housekeeping standards

· Assist employees with Computer Based Training

· Conduct BBSOs

· Complete J.S.AS (Job Safety Analysis)

· Perform opacity readings

· Assist with completing environmental documents and records

· Ensure maintenance requirements on all environmental permits are completed by due date

· Responsible for operating in conformance with the ISO certification held by the Ruston facility.

· Performs other duties as directed.

Education and/or Experience

· High school diploma or general education degree (GED); one-year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience

· 2+ years working in a manufacturing or industrial environment

· Ability to have safety sensitive conversations in a respectable, professional manner

· Ability to read, analyze, and interpret, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.

· Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.

· Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

· Ability to expresses ideas and thoughts verbally; expresses ideas and thoughts in written form; exhibits good listening and comprehension; keeps others adequately informed; selects and uses appropriate communication methods.

· Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.

· Ability to interpret variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Computer Skills

Advanced knowledge of Windows, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Adobe Photoshop)

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand and walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit; and communicate accurately with coworkers. The employee must frequently, lift, push or pull 25 pounds and must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds with assistance. Visual acuity is required to work around and with machinery including close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

This job is in an industrial, manufacturing environment. The job requires working frequently around and with heavy machinery with moving mechanical parts, industrial ovens, and mobile equipment. The environment is not climate controlled and employees must be able to work in environments that may be extremely hot and humid or cold depending upon the operation and the season. Walking surfaces can be wet, dusty, and uneven. Areas of the building where work must be done have high noise levels, vibration, and/or fumes. Some working areas contain the presence of airborne particles which can irritate the skin or eyes. Employees are required to wear personal protective equipment which includes steel toed shoes, ear protection, eye protection and in certain areas may be required to where dust masks, gloves, respirators, or head protection.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.38 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) 3% Match
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid jury duty
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Travel requirement:

• Travel

Ability to Relocate:

• Grambling, LA 71245: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person