(Proficient)HAZARDOUS MATERIALS & SAFETY SPECIALIST
Blue Bird CareersFort Valley, Georgia
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Overview
Schedule
Full-time
Career level
Entry-level
Job Description
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Inspects facilities for compliance with environmental health and safety regulations; advises users of proper handling and disposal of hazardous and non-hazardous materials (i.e. paint booth audits)
- Assists in defining the scope of work for chemically contaminated property, including sampling, testing, removal, decontamination, and disposal
- Coordinates special waste disposal projects, including the handling of hazardous and non-hazardous chemicals and mixed wastes
- Advises management on potential hazardous materials and makes recommendations as required
- Maintains records such as hazardous and non-hazardous waste manifests, bill of lading for recycling, and associated documents
- Responds to hazardous materials spills such as oil, acid, and paint; implements clean-up plan
- Will assist with Environmental compliance as well as Safety
EDUCATION, SKILLS, & OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
- High School Diploma and minimum one (1) year of related safety experience required. Associate/Technical degree in related fields a plus
- Must have knowledge of general industry standards, e.g., Hazard Communication Program, MSDS/SDS, Exposure Control Program (Bloodborne Pathogens, TB), Hazard Assessment and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), Respiratory Protection, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), Fire Safety, Emergency Action Plan, and Confined Space Emergency Action Plan
- First Aid, CPR, & AED Certified a plus
- Experience in Hazardous Materials a plus
- Must have experience with Powered Industrial Trucks (PIT) & pass the Blue Bird PIT Certification
- Proficiency with computers and Microsoft products, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook
- Strong leadership, interpersonal, problem-solving and communication skills
- Self-starter and takes initiative
- Must be able to achieve an OSHA 30 within 6 months of employment
WORKING CONDITIONS:
- Work in a manufacturing environment with exposure to heat, cold, noise, and fumes
- Fast-paced environment with moving objects, sharp edges, and congested working areas
- Will be pushing, pulling, kneeling, reaching overhead, grasping, and lifting up to 50 pounds
- This position will work overtime the EHS Department does not follow the same schedule as the normal plant.
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA:
- Must meet established quality, safety, and environmental standards
- Maintain positive and even-tempered attitude
- Wear required personal protective equipment (PPE)
- Must meet established attendance policy and work overtime when required
- Must perform other duties and tasks as assigned by supervisor
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Blue Bird Careers lists this role as a Full-time position.
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