Ehs Specialist Jobs

Dart Container Corporation founded and headquartered in Mason, Michigan, sets the Industry Standard of Excellence in the development, manufacture and distribution of innovative foodservice packaging solutions. Dart manufactures and markets cups, plates, containers, lids and straws made from plastic and paper across the globe. In Canada, Dart operates as Dart Canada Inc. headquartered in Toronto.

Coordinates, maintains, trains and provides oversight of environmental, health and safety (EHS) programs at a plant.

Day-to-Day Role

• Track and maintain appropriate documentation, and complete reports
• Conduct inspections and audits, identify opportunities to improve, and make recommendations to improve or eliminate unsafe conditions or practices
• Coordinate all hazardous and non-hazardous waste storage, handling, and disposal
• Ensure procurement of proper EHS supplies including PPE
• Assist EHS Manager in administering EHS programs
• Collaborate with local Human Resources Manager in the administration of Worker’s Compensation and Early Return to Work Program.
• May communicate directly with regulatory agencies
• Follow and commit to safety and GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices)
• Follow practices and processes intended to provide safe products that comply with appropriate laws and regulations, meet the company quality standards
• Assist in developing training and ergonomic programs
• Deliver EHS training and new hire orientations for one or more of the following: lock out / tag out (LOTO), fire prevention, hazard communications, confined space entry, hearing conservation, EHS policies and procedures, or other training programs
• Assist in safety incident investigations, including root cause analysis and corrective action
• Follow and commit to meet Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) for safety, quality, production, efficiency, and service requirements.

Core Skills And Qualifications

The ideal candidate must possess all of the following:

• Ability to effectively manage and execute multiple tasks, projects and priorities
• High School diploma or equivalent with four (4) years of related experience
• Associate degree in Environmental, Occupational Health and Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering or other science field with two years of related experience, or
• Strong written communication skills demonstrating the ability to prepare outlines, reports, letters, and any other supplemental materials in a clear and concise manner
• Demonstration of minimum proficiency with the English language in order to ensure effective new hire training and on-going communications about safety and quality issues
• Ability to observe, follow, understand, and evaluate processes demonstrated and other workplace procedures
• Ability to utilize and train employees on technology, processes and procedures
• Organizational skills including the ability to prioritize workload to meet deadlines
• BS degree in Environmental, Occupational Health and Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering or other science field, or
• Excellent verbal and written skills necessary in order to communicate intricate job-related processes
• Experience using Microsoft Office, including the ability to modify basic reports, documents and spreadsheets in MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint and SharePoint
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Demonstration of minimum proficiency with the English language in order to ensure effective new hire training and on-going communications about safety and quality issues

Preferred Skills And Qualifications

• Paper converting, chemical/plastics processing and packaging industrial experience
• Experience in a manufacturing environment
• Experience in evaluating/interpreting OSHA, EPA and DOT regulations and NFPA, ANSI, ASTM, ASME, BOMA and BOCA standards
• Professional Engineer (PE), Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM), Certified Safety Professional (ASP/CSP) or Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) certification
• Experience with Federal, State and local Worker’s Compensation law and prior experience establishing proactive Ergonomics Program
• Prior experience in handling compliance issues, OSHA/EPA programs, regulatory reviews, permit preparation, reporting and record keeping

If you experience difficulty applying online, you may call (833) 472-3278 or email us at H [email protected] for assistance.

Dart Canada Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Accommodations for job applicants with disabilities are available on request. To request any accommodations please contact [email protected]