EHS Technician

Posted 21 Days Ago
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Deerfield, IL
Junior
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The Role
The EHS Technician assists in ensuring compliance with environmental, health, and safety regulations. Responsibilities include identifying workplace hazards, assisting in incident investigations, conducting training for associates, supporting safety programs, and developing EHS programs for continuous improvement. Oversight is provided by the Safety Manager.
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Job Description

 

ABOUT THE JOB:

In this role, you will assist in ensuring the facility’s compliance with federal, state, and local environmental, health and safety regulations and Fiberon EHS standards. The successful candidate will be expected to adhere to established operational procedures and standard work to assist facility managers to ensure compliance with regulatory and corporate standards.

YOUR ROLE:

The bullet points below reflect roughly 80% of your job. We are a fast-paced company, you may be pulled in a variety of different directions with tasks added or changed.

Projects: Candidate will assist with various projects relating to EHS needs in the plant with oversight and direction from the Safety Manager.

Identify, assess, and monitor workplace hazards that could be present in the work area; remediate hazards, and/or recommend improvements to minimize hazard potential with oversight by the Safety Manager.

Investigation: Assist in incident investigations for accidents, incidents, injuries and complaints concerning potential hazards or unsafe conditions in the work place.

Training, Education, & Awareness: Conduct training for associates and contractors related to EHS compliance with oversight and direction by the Safety Manager. Facilitate key trainings and refreshers for LOTO, Powered Industrial Trucks, Confined Space, Hazardous Communication, etc.

Safety Program Involvement: Support and drive associate participation in safety programs and initiatives, driving participation, supplying data, coaching and support. Participate in additional projects as time permits.

EHS Program Development: Work actively toward continuous improvement of the EHS programs including refining or developing standard work for all routine tasks, inspections, reports, as well as refining training programs and procedures to ensure program consistency with oversight by Safety Manager.

 

Qualifications

 

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

  • High school diploma or equivalent

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Associate or Bachelor Degree in Safety or closely-related field preferred
  • One-two years’ experience in a manufacturing environment preferred 
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
  • Strong time management skills
  • Proficiency in database, spreadsheet, word processing, and presentation software

 

Additional Information

 

BENEFITS

  • All the Insurance coverage you’d expect like medical, dental, vision, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, wellness programs, 401K all effective on your date of hire, and a bonus program
  • Scholarship program for children of employees
  • Annual merit and incentive programs
  • Charitable gift matching
  • Culture committed to work-life balance with flexible work options
  • Associate Purchase Program on All Fortune Brands Products

 

Fortune Brands Outdoors & Security (Master Lock/Therma-Tru Doors/Fiberon/Larson/Solar Innovations) is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants are considered for positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability/handicap status, marital status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, or any other legally protected characteristic. Fortune Brands Outdoors & Security also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.

 

Candidates for positions with Fortune Brands Outdoors & Security must be able to present proof of identity and work eligibility post hire. Immigration visa sponsorship is not available for this position and accordingly this position is not appropriate for foreign students who will require sponsorship in the future, including assistance with an Optional Practical Training (OPT) F-1 extension.

To all recruitment agencies: Fortune Brands Outdoors & Security does not accept unsolicited agency resumes/CVs. Please do not forward resumes/CVs to our careers email addresses, our employees or any other company location. We are not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes/CVs.

 

The Company
HQ: Deerfield, IL
5,358 Employees
On-site Workplace
Year Founded: 2011

What We Do

Fortune Brands Home & Security (NYSE: FBHS) is headquartered in Deerfield, Illinois with operations across the Midwest in the United States and globally. Since becoming a stand-alone company in 2011, we have established a strong track record of growth and success while consistently outperforming our competitors and the marketplace. Our strength comes from a consistent growth strategy focused on innovation, superior execution and high performing teams.

Our purpose is to FULFILL THE DREAMS OF HOME. Delivering on our purpose and strategy starts with our associates who see limitless opportunities to build a great company. Our teams are guided by our values called the 3As, which are fundamental beliefs and behaviors focused on how we conduct business and treat others: 1) ALIGNED - We are collaborative, inclusive, and work decisively. 2) AGILE - We move quickly in an ever-changing business landscape to capture the opportunities ahead. 3) ACCOUNTABLE - We operate with responsibility, transparency, and ownership to deliver results.

An important component of our culture is a strong focus on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI). At Fortune Brands, our associates are encouraged and empowered to be their authentic selves.

OUR BUSINESS INCLUDES 3 SEGMENTS:

Water Innovations (WINN): WINN designs for water, delivering beautiful products crafted with innovation and efficiency. Brands include Moen and a portfolio of luxury brands under the House of Rohl: Riobel, Rohl, Perrin & Rowe, Shaws and Victoria + Albert.

Outdoors & Security: This business focuses on the attractive outdoor living space with products engineered for a lifetime of outdoor performance, providing homeowners protection and security. Brands include Therma-Tru, LARSON, Fiberon, Fypon, Master Lock and SentrySafe.

Cabinets: MasterBrand Cabinets is the premier kitchen and bath cabinet producer in North America. Our portfolio includes more than 35+ brands.

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