Administration - EHS/Training Coordinator I at Elkhart Plastics, LLC. in Atlantic, Iowa

Job Description:

Administration - EHS/Training Coordinator I

The EHS / Training Coordinator is a part-time position that has the necessary skills & authority to carry out the responsibilities of the job/tasks listed below. Management will support the EHS Coordinator to ensure that the One Myers EHS Vision to include 100% regulatory compliance is implemented and maintained at the individual's assigned plant(s). This position will report directly to the Site Leader/ Plant Manager with a dotted line to the Corporate Director, EHS

The position also assures that appropriate investigations, documentation, and software systems are updated in a timely manner in support of the environmental control and personnel safety systems.

This includes achieving production, delivery, cost, safety, quality and organizational effectiveness goals for the plant site and corporation.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Will either conduct and/or assist with New Employee Safety Orientation.
• Will maintain safety records of such training. Paper as well as electronic copies of training records will be maintained & made available for routine auditing.
• Will lead & conduct regular plant safety inspections/and complete Green Cards and maintain copies of the inspections.
• Will develop and execute CPR/First Aid training.
• Will counsel & inform employees & supervisors on safe work behavior.
• Will communicate the effectiveness of the safety program to plant management as well as the Platform EHS Manager.
• Will update the safety program as necessary with approval from the Platform EHS Manager.
• Will conduct with plant supervisor's accident investigations on all injuries requiring outside medical attention. Note: Supervisors and/or trained safety committee members may assist.
• Will work with all levels of management on safety/EHS related issues.
• Will stay up to date on all OSHA regulations
• Will lead by example and follow all company safety policies. Will be a servant leader to engage all employees at assigned plant(s). Will drive open, honest communication.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to recognize the present, envision the future, and develop and implement safety tactics to get there.
• Communication skills to express ideas and concepts verbally, visually, and in writing.
• Team orientation, communication, presentation, and people skills.

Education and Experience

• Two or years' experience in safety, required.
• Plant safety experience in a regulated industry preferred.
• Familiarity with OSHA and EPA regulations desired.

Working Conditions

Able to work in hot humid environment for extended periods of time.

This job is in a typical manufacturing environment, to include:

• Ovens, torches, and rotating tools
• Forklifts and other moving machinery
• Loud work environment

Physical Requirements

Must be able to remain stationary with intermediate walking throughout the shift. Frequently lift parts weighing up to 50 pounds alone and parts more than 50 pounds with assistance and must be able to transport these up to 20 feet.

Must be able to operate the hand tools and write legible. Must be able to position self to maneuver around parts, material, and molds.