Support and contribute to a Healthy and Safe work environment by following all workplace regulations, policies, and initiatives, including reporting all first aid injuries, accidents, and workplace hazards

Organize and co-lead site Safety Committee and regularly attend committee meetings

Maintain safety action item register and communicate action items to responsible parties

Support Emergency Response Team (ERT) and guide them with information or external resources

Develop safety training schedules, prepare training materials, and deliver some trainings

Design and assemble safety and wellness toolbox talks to aid in plant-wide communications

Perform safety audits and behavioral observations, provide leadership to others performing audits

Track and analyze audits and behavior-based observations, maintaining action item logs

Conduct incident investigations and develop corrective actions

Maintain EHS Alerts and organize Safety Suggestion response communications

Assist in maintaining all safety records (training, incident investigation, etc.)

Maintain documentation to meet environmental regulations on all aspects of hazardous waste

Perform weekly inspections including hazardous material

Monitor universal waste accumulation and schedule pick-ups as needed

Calculate and input environmental numbers for company reporting

Coordinate hazardous waste shipments

Oversee sharps and biohazard waste disposal and documentation

Communicate with external regulatory agencies (including OSHA, DNR, EPA, etc.)

Research safety and environmental best practices or regulatory changes, proposing actions

Evaluate and decide on proper safety guarding, safe cutting tools, and PPE

Assist in ordering safety, PPE and first aid supplies

Audit first aid kits and ensure they are adequately supplied

Check AED units Monthly

Maintain safety communications boards (mandatory postings, safety committee minutes, monthly plant safety results, etc.)

Bachelor's degree in Safety or Environmental or other related field preferred.

1-3 years of related experience is preferred

Computer literate with a strong knowledge of software such as Microsoft Office

Ability to function effectively in a fast paced, dynamic environment

Ability to exemplify professional behavior and confidentiality when dealing with Worker's Compensation, disciplinary actions and all other aspects of the position

Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail

Excellent interpersonal skills including verbal and written communication skills and active listening, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills

Highly organized with the ability to provide and receive direction and also be self-directed and prioritize projects in order to meet deadlines

Work within company policies, procedures, work rules and compliance standards

Flexibility in work schedule to complete training and projects