Environmental & Safety Specialist: 1st Shift at Hentzen Coatings, Inc

Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

16 Aug, 26

Salary

90000.0

Posted On

18 May, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Environmental Compliance, Safety Training, OSHA Regulations, EPA Standards, DOT Reporting, Safety Data Sheet Management, Incident Mitigation, Microsoft Office, ERP Systems, Forklift Operation, Written Communication, Verbal Communication, Team Building, Regulatory Reporting, Inspection Auditing, Chemical Handling

Industry

Paint;Coating;and Adhesive Manufacturing

Description

Hentzen is a unique company in today’s world. Since our inception in 1923, we have remained an independent, privately held company committed to being a leader in the development and manufacture of quality coatings through innovation, dedication and service to our customers and employees. This continual commitment has led to Hentzen’s recognition as a technology leader and trusted partner to our customers in the aerospace, defense, and industrial markets we serve. Through nearly 100 years of innovation experience, we have developed a unique ability to custom engineer advanced coatings designed to meet each of our customers’ unique and challenging requirements. This innovation comes to life in our state-of-the-art facilities where our talented employees are challenged to develop coatings to solve these unique problems. If you want to join a technology leader, known for its innovation and dedication to its customers and employees, Hentzen can offer you a rewarding and challenging opportunity to learn and grow. ENVIRONMENTAL AND SAFETY SPECIALIST 1st Shift The Environmental & Safety Specialist is responsible for ensuring compliance with environmental regulations for both state and federal requirements. The Environmental & Safety Specialist is also responsible for Safety development, training, and assessment at all the Hentzen Facilities. DESCRIPTION OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES: * Ensure that all raw materials on premises have requisite Safety Data Sheet and that the SDS is copied and placed in SDS binder. * Review SDS to ensure that all employees who will handle the product are aware of safety requirements for safe handling of the product. * Review all state and federal environmental and safety regulations including pending changes in regulations to ensure that company practices are in compliance. * Maintain and comply with all federal, state, and local environmental, safety and DOT reporting requirements. * Train new employees in environmental, safety and DOT practices and re-train all pertinent employees as necessary due to compliance changes and requirements. * Conduct safety training for all employees in order to meet and/or exceed Federal and State EPA, OSHA and DOT standards in all areas required. * Conduct requisite re-training and/or re-testing of employees in order to comply with environmental safety, DOT standards. * Perform daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual inspections per OSHA, EPA, and DOT guidelines. * Assist the Corporate Director of Regulatory Compliance with the completion and submittal of various required OSHA, EPA, and DOT reports. * Review environmental, safety and DOT procedures in the event of any incident and develop processes to mitigate future incidents. * Perform other duties as assigned. QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: * Preferred education level: associate or bachelor’s degree in a Science or Environmental/Health/Safety program. * Preferred experience level: Three to five years of experience in manufacturing environment, preferably chemicals or coatings. Supervisor experience is helpful, but not required. * Additional education in environment and safety programs/procedures. * Understanding of and ability to use mathematical equations and environmental documents. * Forklift certification strongly preferred. * Exemplify core values, i.e., Integrity, Loyalty, Passion, Commitment, and Respect. * Superb written and verbal communication skills. * Excellent computer skills (Microsoft Office – Word, Excel, Outlook), ERP system and other office machinery. * Works well in a team environment. * Excellent team building and communications skills. * Ability to travel up to 15% of the time. WORK ENVIRONMENT: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to talk and/or hear, stand and/or walk, use hands to finger, handle or touch objects or controls and move from place to place. The employee is regularly required to sit, balance, stoop, and occasionally reach above shoulders. The employee occasionally must use foot/feet to operate machinery, climb or balance and reach above the shoulders. The employee may regularly lift and/or move up to 50 lbs. and occasionally up to 100lbs. Personal Protection Equipment is required during various processes in the production area. Safety shoes, glasses, and flame-retardant uniforms or lab coats are required in the production area. Respirators and ear plugs may be required when performing certain production activities. Please send resume to: Hentzen Coatings, Inc. Attn: Human Resources 6937 W. Mill Road Milwaukee, WI 53218 or APPLY ONLINE AT: Hentzen Career Center [https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=fda21b80-17d1-41d1-8836-d41e1c89d429&ccId=19000101_000001&type=MP⟨=en_US] Women, minorities, Veterans, and disabled individuals are encouraged to apply. HENTZEN COATINGS INC. IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER www.hentzen.com [http://www.hentzen.com] Qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview All candidates are subject to a post offer drug/alcohol screening, job related physical, and background check. 1st Shift

Responsibilities

The specialist ensures company compliance with state and federal environmental, safety, and DOT regulations. This includes conducting employee training, performing regular facility inspections, and managing Safety Data Sheets.