Env Health & Safety Technician

Env Health & Safety Technician

Mt. Pleasant - Mt Pleasant, MI 48858

Position Type:
Full Time Job Shift: 1st Shift Education Level: Experience in lieu of degree. Travel Percentage:
Up to 5% Category:
Operations

Operating since 1949, The Delfield Company has a vision to continuously develop our best-in-class team, processes and products to strategically grow our brand, and deliver exceptional quality food service equipment to our customers. We attract talent and build careers. We empower you to grow with us. We recognize you and reward you. We win together as one team!

Under moderate supervision, the Environmental Health & Safety Technician is responsible for the development, introduction, implementation, maintenance, and championing of environmental, health and safety (EHS) policies, procedures and processes to ensure full compliance with federal, state and local regulatory requirements and corporate safety and environmental policies and programs (SMS/EMS). This position is responsible for data collection, recordkeeping and the timely and accurate preparation and submission/posting of EHS reports and permit applications required by regulatory agencies or corporate programs and practices.

Major Accountability

• Coordinate with plant management to ensure compliance with applicable federal, state and local environmental, health and safety laws and regulations and corporate EHS requirements (SMS/EMS and specific policies).
• Assist in the development of site EHS plans including budgetary requirements and coordination of plan implementation, monitoring plan status, updating related documents, communicating issues to site management and reporting plan status on a routine basis.
• Provide technical EHS support and direction for continuing operations, evaluation of new equipment and processes, contractor services, etc

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

• Ensure all team members comply with EHS regulations through training, auditing, inspecting, and providing leadership.
• Work closely with the EHS Manager to identify gaps in the safety program, research & develop new initiatives, and roll out new initiatives to the team.
• Conducts inspections and audits to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and company EHS policies and procedures. Takes appropriate action when deficiencies are found and track corrective actions to completion. Implements actions to reduce risk and drive to zero incidents.
• Cover EHS Manager's absence.
• Train, observe, authorize and track records for the facility programs that require an onsite trainer such as PIV, LOTO, etc.
• Identify safety project needs, provide management with recommendations, and manage safety projects.
• Promote proactive safety participation by all employees to ensure all incidents, near misses, and unsafe conditions are reported and investigated, and resolved appropriately.
• Coordinate and schedule safety trainings and orientations, prepare training certificates and track all employee trainings.
• Maintain accurate records of safety inspections, incident reports, training sessions and regulatory compliance documentations.
• Conduct routine safety audits in the facility, assess areas of concern and recommend corrective actions.
• Contribute to the safety committee, monitor the progress of safety initiatives.
• Consistently operate in a manner that aligns to the Company Core Values.

• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and hazards
• Working knowledge of manufacturing safety standards, procedures, and documentation
• OSHA 30 preferred
• Must be comfortable presenting and training large groups of employees
• Proficient in MS Office, and able to use computer programs to develop professional training material

Our Benefits

• Competitive wage
• Healthcare (medical, dental, vision)
• 401(k) savings plan
• Wellness Program
• Supplemental Health Plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• Training and Development
• Tuition Assistance
• Holiday Pay opportunities
• Employee discounts
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• On-the-job training and skills development
• Basic Life Insurance
• Leave Program
• Employee Events and more…

The Delfield Company, LLC. in Mt. Pleasant, MI manufactures and markets a complete line of food service equipment for restaurants, hotels, and institutions (including prep tables, under counter/worktop refrigeration, and blast chillers/freezers) and specializes in custom and reach-in refrigeration. The Welbilt Distribution Center provides logistics for the Welbilt family of brands across the globe. The facilities in Mt. Pleasant are a division of Welbilt, Inc.

The Delfield Company, LLC. is an equal opportunity employer which values diversity in the workplace. All applicants shall receive equal consideration and treatment in employment without regard to race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, sex, marital status, familial status, medical condition, or any other status protected by law. All recruitment, hiring, placements, transfers and promotions will be on the basis of individual skills, knowledge, abilities, and business need.

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