Environmental Health & Safety Technician

Join the largest manufacturer of tile and natural stone in the United States and watch your career stand out with Dal-Tile, a subsidiary of Mohawk Industries.

Our close-knit team of dedicated professionals has made us the success we are today. In exchange for their hard work, we support our people with a family-friendly work environment, a commitment to promoting from within, unique benefits that go beyond just medical and dental, and a belief that every employee deserves a productive life outside of work. If this sounds outstanding to you, take the first step forward and explore a career with Dal-Tile.

Dal-Tile is currently seeking an Environmental Health & Safety Technician to join our TEAM! As the Environmental Health & Safety Technician, we need someone who is ready to provide a variety of support to the EHS dept assisting in the development and implementation of environmental, safety and health programs within a Manufacturing Environment.

Primary Objective

Fellow support team member of the EHS dept assisting in the development and implementation of environmental, safety, and health programs within a Manufacturing Environment.

Major Function and Scope

• Administrative support for the EHS Department.
• Coordinates Plant Safety meetings.
• Conducts new employee orientation training sessions as assigned.
• Promotes Behavior Based Safety and the continuous improvement of the process.
• Works with shift safety teams to provide support for all safety related issues.
• Assist in conducting hazard and safety assessments and maintains applicable records.
• Provides Minor First Aid as needed to the Team Members needing medical attention.
• Provide administrative support for Investigations.
• Informs EHS Manager on all aspects of plant environmental, safety, health and security issues.
• Assist in development and coordination of safety, health and environmental programs.
• Coordinates with the EHS Manager to ensure compliance with related governmental regulations and reporting requirements.
• Interfaces with the EHS vendors ensuring quality products and services
• Initiate reports and investigations and tracks job injuries and lost workdays.
• Helps prepare and submit annual OSHA VPP (Voluntary Protection Program) application.
• Assists in the investigation of new and/or existing areas of opportunities.
• Generates weekly reports involving project/objective updates, findings, issues, and planned future work.
• Maintains teammates training records and updates schedules training as needed.
• Performs other related duties and special projects as required.
• Participate and support the Plant EHS Team.

Experience and Knowledge Required

1 to 3 years related experience/and or education Certified First-Aid/CPR/AED current or in pursuit of certification. Related work experience, in a manufacturing environment considered a plus. Training development and presentation experience as well as Knowledge and education of workers compensation compliance requirements and OSHA regulations a plus.

Competencies

Ability to effectively communicate ideas and knowledge to appropriate levels of the organization, both verbally and in writing. Exercises independent judgment and initiative. Understand, interpret data analysis. Ability to multi-task with minimal supervision. Proficiency in Word, PowerPoint and Excel as well as other automated programs.

Other Pertinent Job Information

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, use hands and reach with hands and arms. The employee is required to walk, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee may sit, climb, balance, talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this position includes close vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities.

We offer competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, career opportunities, and an environment of creativity and growth. Examples include: Company Match on 401k, Employee Purchase Discount, and Tuition Reimbursement.

Dal-Tile is a proud supporter of our U.S. military, veterans and their families - Thank You for Your Service!
Active military, transitioning service members and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.

Mohawk Industries, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer including disability/veteran committed to an inclusive workplace and a proud Drugs Don't Work participant.