EHS Trainer/Coordinator

EJ has an immediate opening for a Product Engineer (Monday - Friday, 8 AM to 4:30 p.m.)

Salary - $65,000 to $68,000 a year

Generous Benefit Package that includes

Paid Vacation and Holidays, Paid Maternity & Paternity Leave, 401K (with match), Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Account, HSA with Employer Match, Disability Insurance, Employee Assistance Program, Employee Wellness Program, Life Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement and Bonus Program

About EJ: We are the leader in the design, manufacture, and distribution of access solutions for water, sewer, drainage, telecommunications, and utility networks. EJ is a family-owned company with global operations. The corporate headquarters is in East Jordan, Michigan, where the company was founded in 1883.

We are seeking high performing individuals who embrace our values, understand the importance of relationships, and strive for excellence. Our values, which have been passed down for generations, are the essence of our company's identity and our guide for making decisions. Core values at EJ include safety and security, honesty and integrity, environmental responsibility, respect for others, quality and excellence, and social responsibility.

Location: Phoenix, NY

SUMMARY

Conduct/Coordinate Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) training and development activities and provide a high level of support, motivation and mentorship at division level to improve organizational performance and support company mission, vision and core values.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Promote the culture, the mission and vision, and the core values of the company. This includes adherence to and promotion of the company safety beliefs, safety commitments, employee engagement, competencies, code of conduct, and other policies and procedures.
• Promote EHS awareness, injury prevention, risk identification, and employee involvement regarding a safe work environment.
• Actively participate in EHS continuous improvement initiatives.
• Conduct specific training programs to help workers maintain or improve job skills and to inform workers of regulatory and company policy/procedure.
• Facilitate new employee orientation activities.
• Oversee creation and maintenance of training records.
• Coordinate outside training and development resources.
• Conduct/Facilitate EHS meetings and/or presentations.
• Assist in monitoring and evaluation of training activities and program effectiveness.
• Assist with hazard recognition and control measures to ensure a safe work environment.
• Ability to rotate shift if/when necessary.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's degree in a related discipline from four-year college or university; or Associate degree and minimum of two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience in industrial/manufacturing setting a plus.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook, Teams) required. Ability to proficiently develop and write procedures, work instructions and other technical documents required. Familiarity with Intelex Environmental, Safety & Quality (ESQ) system a plus.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write reports and correspondence in a clear and concise manner. Strong interpersonal skills and ability to speak effectively before groups.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to calculate figures and to apply concepts of arithmetic.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to solve practical problems and to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

OSHA 30 Hour, preferred. First Aid/CPR provider, preferred. Ability to obtain Powered Industrial Truck Trainer certification.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; sit; and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to (30) pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; fumes or airborne particles; outside weather conditions; extreme heat; and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is occasionally loud.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

Periodic overnight travel required. Employee must be able to utilize both motor vehicle and air travel modes.

EJ is proud to be 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, disability, or veteran status.