EHS Technician (Manufacturing)

Job Posting Start Date 06-16-2025 Job Posting End Date 07-16-2025

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Job Summary

To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we're looking to add an EH&S Technician located in Buffalo grove, IL.

EH&S Technician will be responsible for supporting the implementation of routine activities related to the efficient management of Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) programs in offices and manufacturing sites in order to ensure that the required company and government standards and regulations are met.

2nd  shift – from 2.00 pm to 10.30 pm, (Sun/Mon or Tue/Sat)

What a typical day looks like

• Conduct staff training sessions on EH&S policy and procedures.  May be required to demonstrate and evaluate proper use of equipment.
• Provide new-employee health and safety trainings and develop materials for these presentations.
• Participate in meetings involving environmental, health, safety, training, and awareness programs.
• Participate in accident report investigations and determine how such accidents might be prevented in the future
• Attend presentations of technical information concerning specific projects/schedules.
• Document tracking of internal audits and inspections.

• Collaborate to institute control and remedial measures for hazardous and potentially hazardous conditions and/or equipment.
• Manage employee programs such as safety shoe and safety glasses.
• Participate in inspections and evaluate workplace environments, equipment, and practices, in order to ensure compliance with safety standards and government regulations.
• Investigate health-related complaints and inspect facilities to ensure that they comply with public health legislation and regulations.
• Provide presentations and updates to emergency response plans and procedures.
• Stop work authority for situations that pose threats to workers' health and safety

The experience we're looking to add to our team:

• High School Degree
• Successful completion of company provided training may be required
• 2 years of related experience.
• Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote safety in the workplace. 
• Emergency medical certification and Hazmat desired.

Work Environment:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to risk of electrical shock. The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and toxic or caustic chemicals. The employee is occasionally exposed to work that requires repetitive motion and risk of radiation. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Physical Demands:  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk and talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit and handle small components. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.

What you'll receive for the great work you provide:

• Full range of medical, dental, and vision plans
• Life Insurance
• Short-term and Long-term Disability
• Matching 401(k) Contributions
• Vacation and Paid Sick Time
• Tuition Reimbursement

Pay Range (Applicable to Illinois)

$25.61 USD - $35.21 USD Hourly

Job Category

Operations

Relocation: Not eligible

Is Sponsorship Available?

No

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