Job Description

JOB DETAILS

Pay Range for this position is $24.00-28.00 per hour, plus $1.00 per hour shift differential for 2nd shift.

Shift: 2nd shift, Monday-Friday, 3:00 PM - 11:30 PM

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

As the EHS Technician, you’ll have the opportunity to perform environmental, health & safety activities in an industrial setting to ensure compliance with occupational environmental, health & safety regulations by performing the following duties.

• Advise on provisions needed to minimize safety risks
• Develop and enforce Ply Gem health & safety policies as well as applicable occupational environmental, health & safety regulatory standards
• Direct incident investigation procedures
• Keep records of environmental, health & safety-related workplace incidents and propose corrective actions
• Train associates on environmental, health & safety requirements to ensure compliance with Ply Gem policies as well as applicable Federal and State environmental, health & safety standards
• Monitor, assist with and ensure compliance with written health, safety & environmental programs
• Identify safety hazards and prepare reports of findings with recommendations for corrective action
• Coordinate or assist with required annual occupational health exams (ex.: hearing tests) disbursement of PPE vouchers (ex.: safety footwear vouchers) if facility uses vouchers
• Investigate and determine root cause of incidents to identify preventative safety measures for incorporation into the safety program
• Conduct trend analysis, audits, incident investigations and site inspections of operational procedures
• Perform periodic storm water sampling, reporting, and training if facility has a storm water permit and storm water pollution prevention plan
• Coordinate with responsible facility personnel to consistently maintain adequate safety supplies & equipment including inventory, disbursement, ordering, expiration dates, etc.
• Render First Aid care to associates as needed
• Work closely with management and associates in promoting a safety awareness and hazard prevention culture
• Meet EHS requirements in accomplishing responsibilities of this position complying with all policies or regulations set forth by Ply Gem, or various government agencies concerning safety, environment, vehicles, and any related items
• Perform or assist with new hire orientation, BBS and annual safety training
• Conduct Personal Protective Equipment hazard assessments of all Production positions
• Intervene in unsafe activities or operations
• Ability to multitask and work competently under pressure - performing more than one duty or function at the same time and ability to appropriately prioritize most important as well as time sensitive tasks
• Participate in and coordinate Behavior Based Safety observation program
• Perform other duties as assigned by the EHS Department Manager

Qualifications

A successful EHS Technician will have:

• High degree of integrity, professionalism, attitude, confidentiality and performance

• Must model safe behavior at all times and wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in all areas and settings requiring the use of appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE)

• Must have attention to detail and excellent written and oral communication skills

• Effective training development and presentation experience

• Innovative and willing to challenge “status quo"

• Team building skills and experience

• Effective problem-solving skills in a team environment; adaptability to changing roles, responsibilities, and priorities

• A substantial amount of time spent on the production floor interacting with our associates

• Demonstrated awareness of the need for accurate data and diligence in ensuring details are accurate and complete

• 3 years of experience with Microsoft Office software

• Must be able to work independently

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating, and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals

• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence and use a computer, printer, copier and other common business office equipment. Ability to speak effectively before various groups of associates of the organization

• Ability to work effectively with people in a fast-paced environment

• Company oriented mindset

• Ability to travel as required

• Majority of work will be performed in typical office, warehouse and Manufacturing plant environment

• Position may occasionally require moderate physical work necessary for emergency response duties

• PREFERRED

• Secondary education (some college) is desirable

• Competent person or subject matter expert experience and knowledge in Environmental, Health and Safety in a manufacturing environment is a plus

• Current CPR/AED/First Aid certification or be able to obtain within 6 months of employment

• Ability to communicate(verbally and written) in Spanish

Additional Information

The US base pay range for this full-time position is $24.00 per hour to $28.00 per hour + $1.00 per hour shift differential for 2nd shift + medical, dental, vision benefits starting day 1 + 401k and PTO. Our pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process. (Full-time is defined as regularly working 30+ hours per week. Union programs may vary depending on the collective bargaining agreement.)

Why work for Cornerstone Building Brands?

Our teams are at the heart of our purpose to positively contribute to the communities where we live, work and play. Full-time* team members receive** medical, dental and vision benefits starting day 1. Other benefits include PTO, paid holidays, FSA, life insurance, LTD, STD, 401k, EAP, discount programs, tuition reimbursement, training, and professional development.

*Full-time is defined as regularly working 30+ hours per week. **Union programs may vary depending on the collective bargaining agreement.

Cornerstone Building Brands is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, or status as a protected veteran. You can find the Equal Employment Opportunity Poster here. You can also view Your Right to Work Poster here along with This Organizations Participation in E-Verify Poster here. If you'd like to view a copy of the company's affirmative action plan for protected veterans or individuals with disabilities or policy statement, please contact Human Resources at 281-897-7788 or HRCompliance@cornerstone-bb.com. If you have a disability and you believe that you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please contact Human Resources at 281-897-7788 or HRCompliance@cornerstone-bb.com. This email is used exclusively to assist disabled job seekers whose disability prevents them from being able to apply online. Only emails received for this purpose will be returned. Messages left for other purposes, such as following up on an application or technical issues not related to a disability, will not receive a response.

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Must be at least 18 years of age to apply.

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