EHS Coordinator

With over 100 years’ accumulated experience, ZIEHL-ABEGG is the world leading fan and motor manufacturer. We are the proven leader in the fan and ventilation market, providing innovative and energy efficient solutions to our business partners and customers.

The Safety Coordinator supports the implementation and continuous improvement of health, safety, and environmental (EHS) programs within a manufacturing environment. In absence of the EHS Manager will serve as back-up. This role ensures compliance with OSHA and other regulatory requirements, reduces workplace risks associated with production operations, and promotes a strong safety culture on the shop floor.

***This position will be supporting our 2nd/3rd shifts and will require the ability to work a split schedule between the two shifts.***

Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Coordinator

Your main responsibilities will be:

• Leads by example in regards to site safety

• Maintains and updates safety boards

• Experience in providing training to all levels; assist with New Hire Safety training

• Lead or facilate annual trainings as required

• Ensures site employees are up to date on safety training needs

• Leads thorough new hire safety walkthroughs

• Training experience related to Forklift, LOTO, General Safety

• Fire extinguisher checks and training

• Coordinates facility safety inspections

• Scheduling, tracking and reporting on inspections

• Ensures the facility is OSHA compliant

• Following health and safety manuals

• Implement periodic lock out tag-out program audits

• Collect near miss, hazardous conditions and safety observations and creates report on this data

• Ensure that site management follows through to ensure the situation is promptly addressed and corrective actions are developed, integrated and are sufficient to prevent future injury or illness

• Accident reporting including follow up and intermediary actions and compile report for HR

• Creates and maintains reports on all health and safety activities

• Prepares and updates required safety plans

• Other duties as assigned

Job Requirements:

• Ability to sit for entirety of shift and work on computer.
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time.
• Ability to lift, bend, stoop and walk the production floor.
• Flexibility to work overtime as requested.
• Occasional off-shift or weekend support may be required
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to focus on relevant work for entirety of shift.
• Authorized to work for any employer in the United States
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Safety & Health
• OSHA 30 General Industry certification (preferred)
• ASP (Associate Safety Professional) Preferred or working towards certification
• First Aide/CPR/AED Certification
• A person in this capacity will typically be day shift, however, may be requested to assist on other shifts as needed.
• Available to address safety concerns/incidents on off-shifts
• Knowledge of environmental procedures and standards
• Hazardous waste training and/or DOT Hazardous Material Training (Preferred)
• Knowledge Hazardous Waste Requirements
• Proven knowledge of OSHA regulations
• Ability to maintain composure in challenging siutations
• Attention to detail
• Strong communication skills
• MS Office experience

We offer:

• Tuition Reimbursement Program- We encourage team members to continue their education to support their current or future work.
• We offer a comprehensive benefits package including Health, Dental and Vision options.
• Company-paid Life insurance, Short and Long-Term Disability insurance, and Parental leave.
• 401(k) retirement account with a generous company match
• Phenomenal work life balance offering twenty (20) days of Paid Time Off (PTO) per calendar year.
• Holidays totaling eleven days (11) per calendar year including a floating holiday of employee’s choice.
• Career advancement and training opportunities
• We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and are dedicated to providing an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and supported.
• EEO compliant employer