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Position Purpose

In this role, the Safety Technician will support JCB North American headquarters operations located in Pooler, GA. This role will support the EHS Director, Manager and Specialist in all areas applicable to OSHA general industry manufacturing as well as all Federal and State Environmental responsibilities typical to manufacturing operations.

Major Tasks, Responsibilities and Key Accountabilities

• Provide day to day support for all core OSHA programs and standards applicable to general industry manufacturing
• Support in the development and updates of OSHA and Environmental policies, programs and standards
• Support with and lead incident investigations (first aid, near misses, recordable, environmental and property damage) using a team-based approach to problem solving and to effectively implement corrective actions
• Support and assist in maintaining OSHA 300 recordkeeping, documentation, and reporting
• Support in preparation and delivery of EHS performance reports for leadership
• Support the initiatives and efforts to successfully implement ISO 14001 for JCB North America
• Support compliance with all environmental programs to include, stormwater, wastewater (NPDES), SPCC, RCRA, and other Federal and State regulatory requirements
• Assist with or lead Federal, State and County environmental reporting and documentation requirements, such as Tier II, TRI, Discharge Monitoring Reports, hazardous waste manifests, etc.
• Support implementation of sustainability and recycling initiatives
• Conduct EHS related inspections and audits, generate reports and communicate findings.
• Provide day-to-day technical safety and health advice and consultation to employees and contractors
• Train and certify employees on forklifts and P.I.Ts.
• Other duties as assigned by the Director or Manager of Safety

Nature and Scope

Reports to EHS Director

Minimum Qualifications

• Must pass any drug screens, background checks and any pre-employments tests as applicable.
• 2 years related experience in general industry manufacturing environments

Preferred Qualifications

• Environmental certifications, experience preferred
• Basic understanding of fire protections systems a plus, but not required

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies

• Ability to learn knowledge of Environmental, Health and Safety Regulatory Compliance
• Strong interpersonal skills, particularly in communication and persuasion in employee interactions
• Skills related to computer programs, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other applications
• Integrity and ability to maintain confidentiality of information

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to perform continuous, repetitious physical activities. These activities may involve fine movements or large motions
• Must be able to grasp/pinch small items, reach out and up, and turn wrist
• Must be able to push/pull with reasonable force
• Must be able to perform the following requirements of bending, stooping, climbing, kneeling, and standing for extended periods of time
• Must be able to work in multiple climates including hot/cold temperatures, and dusty environment
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear.
• The employee regularly is required to stand, walk, sit, bend, kneel, stoop, use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee must be able to climb ladders and work at heights from time to time.
• The employee frequently lifts and/or moves objects up to 25 pounds.