Safety and EPA Coordinator - Shell Rock, IA

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Location: Shell Rock, IA

Posting Date: 02/24/2023

Closing Date: 03/27/2023

This position will be responsible for coordinating, monitoring and maintaining all programs processes and procedures as they relate to the safety, health, industrial hygiene and housekeeping for the Shell Rock facility. Those duties and responsibilities would include, but not be limited to, initiating, administering, monitoring and continuously improving upon established safety, ergonomic and health programs; insuring that employees, supervisors and managers are aware of, and comply with, all federal, state and local guidelines, procedures and protocols relating to the safe and effective operations of equipment, machinery and tools used in the fabrication, manufacture, coating and assembly of products produced in the Shell Rock Plant. In addition those safety, health and housekeeping issues this individual will also be accountable for coordinating, administrating and monitoring environment, fire safety and security protocols necessary to comply with applicable federal, state and local regulatory agencies, i.e. EPA, OSHA, NIOSH, etc.  As part of responsibilities of this position the individual will be responsible for continuously searching for means and methods to provide a work environment that is healthy, comfortable, safety, and ergonomically friendly.

 

Primary Safety Responsibilities:

 

• Develops, implements, monitors and continually refines all plant safety programs, processes, policies and procedures, and ensures regulatory compliance with all governmental agencies including, but not limited to federal and state OSHA & NIOSH and/or other enforcement agencies.
• Coordinates all health, safety and housekeeping programs through the plant including, safety committee, EMT / First Response assignments and training, CPR certification, Tornado and Fire Training, Blood Borne Pathogen Training, posting of required plant safety, security and signs and notices as required under federal, state and local laws, etc.
• Coordinates the justification, purchase and installation of all required machine protection and guarding programs, safety and security signs and postings for the facility, that identify and define acceptable procedures and actions, or potential safety and security hazards in the workplace.
• Coordinates with the assistance of the department managers, supervisors and work coordinators the periodic inspection of equipment processes and procedures to insure that they are meeting required regulatory compliance and are minimizing the potential for repetitive injuries and/or lost time accidents.
• Coordinates the periodic monitoring and testing various work environment issues such as noise levels, air quality, respirator testing, hearing test, required physical examinations, compliance with Blood Borne Pathogen Stds., maintenance and updating of all MSDS / Employee Right To Know logs and training.
• Coordinates with human resources department and the appropriate area supervisor the timely investigation and response to all work-related accidents / injuries on the company premises.This also includes assessing validity of incident, potential safety violations, defective equipment and/or other issues, items or circumstances affecting the incident, and making recommendation for ensuring there are no reoccurrences.
• Coordinates with plant maintenance and management that the company is in full compliance with all applicable programs, processes, policies and procedures issued and enforced by federal, state and local regulatory agencies including, but not limited to OSHA, NIOSH and others.
• Coordinates with plant maintenance and management setting purchasing standards, storage and distribution, calibration periodic maintenance and mandated inspections on all mandated OSHA safety / security materials and equipment.
• Coordinates with plant maintenance and management setting standards for all fire protection programs and equipment including purchase, repair, upgrading, periodic inspection first response training and certification.

   

  Primary Environmental Responsibilities:

   

• Coordinates with Corporate EPA Specialist the implementation, upgrading and monitoring of all plant environmental and industrial health and hygiene safety programs, processes, policies and procedures to ensure strict compliance with all federal, state and local regulatory agencies.
• Coordinates with Corporate EPA Specialist, plant maintenance and designated department supervisor(s) mandatory reporting and monitoring of environmental matters such as air quality, storm water, solid waste, waste water treatment, hazardous materials, etc.
• Coordinates with Corporate EPA Specialist implementation, monitoring, updating and reporting of all programs, processes and procedures governed by or through regulatory agencies such as CAA, CERLA, CWA, DOT, EPCRA, OSHA and RCRA.

   

  Secondary Responsibilities:

   

• Serves in advisory capacity to all plant supervisors and managers and layout, installation and implementation of new equipment purchases, rearrangement of manufacturing processes, changes in safety practices, or ergonomic workstations improvements.
• Serves as on-sight advisor to Corporate Safety & EPA Specialist on all programs, policies and procedures being considered or implemented at the Shell Rock Plant to ensure that they are in agreement with corporate goals and objectives, and to determine if those changes could be of value in implementing at other Unverfeth facilities.
• Provides direct project and reporting support to senior management as circumstances and situation required input, analysis, information and expertise.

 

Physical Demands:

 

• Sit for long periods of time.
• Repeat the same movements.
• Use fingers to grasp, move, or assemble very small objects.
• See details of objects that are more than a few feet away.
• Hold the arm and hand in one position or hold the hand steady while moving the arm.
• Use one or two hands to grasp, move, or assemble objects.
• See differences between colors, shades, and brightness.
• Hear sounds and recognize the difference between them.
• Make quick, precise adjustments to machine controls.
• Move two or more limbs together (for example, two arms, two legs, or one leg and one arm) while remaining in place.
• Focus on one source of sound and ignore others.

 

Qualifications:

 

• Requires a minimum Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Health and Safety Science, Safety Management or comparable discipline.
• This academic background should include of combination of safety and environmental training.
• Candidates with an Associate degree in these disciplines and extensive applied experience in these disciplines in a manufacturing plant environment can be substituted for the four-year degree.
• Minimum 5-7 years experience in related disciplines described in this job description.
• Prior working knowledge with plant safety policies, programs and procedures.
• Prior working knowledge of federal, state and local safety laws and enforcement criteria.
• Prior working knowledge of federal, state and local environmental laws and enforcement criteria.
• Proficiency with written, verbal, presentation, and telephone communications skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft products including Word, Access, Excel, Power Point, etc.

 

 

Benefits:

 

• $0 Medical Insurance Premiums after 30 days
• 1 week paid vacation after 3 months
• Profit Sharing (up to 15% of wages) and 401(k) retirement plans
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Wellness Program (with the ability to earn an additional $400)

 

About Us:

 

• Family owned, world-class farm equipment manufacturing since 1948
• Wide variety of agricultural implements
• State of the art manufacturing facilities and equipment
• \Focus on quality manufacturing while maintaining a safe and healthy workplace