Environmental Health & Safety Technician

Job Summary
Under the direction of the EHS Supervisor, the EHS Technician is responsible for supporting day-to-day Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) activities across assigned facilities. The role provides field-level support for compliance programs, inspections, training administration, documentation management, and employee engagement initiatives that promote a safe and environmentally responsible workplace.
The EHS Technician serves as a visible presence on the manufacturing floor, assisting with inspections, observations, recordkeeping, hazard identification, corrective action tracking, contractor management, and emergency preparedness activities. The position supports the implementation of company EHS programs and regulatory requirements across three Milwaukee facilities while helping maintain compliance with OSHA, environmental, and internal standards.
Essential Functions

Facility Inspections & Compliance Monitoring

Perform daily and weekly EHS walkthroughs in manufacturing, warehouse, maintenance, and office areas.
Conduct inspections of: Eyewash stations, Safety showers, First aid cabinets, AEDs, Spill response equipment, Fire extinguishers, Portable ladders, Emergency exits, Evacuation routes, Chemical storage areas, Waste accumulation areas, etc.
Verify proper PPE usage
Verify machine guarding remains in place and functional.

Safety Observations & Hazard Identification

Conduct employee safety observations.
Conduct SAFE5 observations.
Verify compliance with Life-Saving Rules.
Support behavioral safety initiatives and campaigns.

Training Support & Employee Engagement

Conduct toolbox talks and shift-start safety discussions.
Deliver monthly safety topics developed by EHS leadership.
Reinforce safety training through floor-level coaching.
Conduct practical demonstrations of PPE usage.
Assist with new employee orientations.

Incident Response & Investigation Support

Respond to workplace injuries and incidents.
Secure incident locations.
Collect photographs and physical evidence.
Obtain witness statements.
Assist in incident fact gathering.
Enter incident information into EHS systems.
Track assigned corrective actions

Emergency Preparedness & Response

Assist with the emergency drills
Assist Emergency Response Team activities.

Administrative Support

Maintain EHS Boards
Submit EHS forms
all other duties as assigned.

Success in this role will require

Candidates must have strong self-motivation and time management skills
Working knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act
Working knowledge of Federal, Provincial and Local Regulations related to environmental
Strong communication skills (verbal, written and presentation)
Computer literate in Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Ability to build rapport and work with a diverse group of employees at all levels of the organization and provide excellent customer service to our internal customers
Ability to be flexible with respect to work schedule as needed (site is 24hr operation)
Ability to manage and develop solid standard work practices

What You'll Bring

High School Diploma or equivalent required, degree or certification in EHS related field preferred.
Three (3) years of combined experience performing risk assessments and/or incident investigation/root cause analysis preferred.
Three (3) years of combined experience in development and implementation of safety programs such as: lockout/tagout, confined space entry, flammable liquids handling and/or static management in a private, public, government or military environment preferred.
Analytical, leadership, project planning, program development and deployment skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint required.
Ability to work non-standard hours as needed to meet the needs of our internal customers
Attention to detail and the ability to maintain confidentiality
Must have a valid driver's license, with an acceptable driving record, along with adequate insurance