Environmental Health & Safety Specialist

Description

Agility, Impact, Methodology. Do you exhibit these values and wish to be around others that do too? Do you thrive in fast-paced environments where agility, adaptability, and high standards go hand in hand? Are you driven to make a meaningful impact, whether through your work, your support of others, or your commitment to your community? Are you motivated by a disciplined, science-based approach that ensures consistent excellence, safety, and integrity in everything you do? If these statements resonate with you, Grand River Aseptic Manufacturing (GRAM) welcomes you to apply to join our community of dedicated individuals improving lives every day!

Overview of this Position:

The Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Specialist works with EHS Department to review and interpret regulatory requirements, relating to EHS, and provide cost effective recommendations to the EHS Manager for implementation and compliance. The EHS Specialist performs a variety of complex tasks and may lead and direct the work of others. A fair degree of creativity and latitude is expected.

Non-Negotiable Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in environmental health, occupational health, science related field and/or a minimum of 2 years related work experience.
• Knowledge of International Building Code (IBC).
• Knowledge of MIOSHA, EGLE, EPA and DOT regulations. Familiarity with a wide variety of EHS concepts, practices, and procedures.
• Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Preferred Requirements:

• Biosafety laboratory experience.
• Experience in biomedical, pharmaceutical, or related industry.

Responsibilities Include (but are not limited to):

• Stay current with regulatory compliance issues by reviewing Federal, State, and Local environmental health and safety laws and regulations which may affect GRAM's ability to manufacture or distribute products.
• Assist in drafting company policies adhering to local, state, and federal environmental, health, and safety regulations.
• Perform EHS audits and inspections and develop appropriate corrective actions.
• Help administer and run the Safety Committee meetings.
• Ensure the collection, storage, and removal of Hazardous, Medical, Electronic and Universal wastes.
• Ensure all waste shipments are properly containerized, packaged, and/or labeled.
• When requested or required to do so: signs waste/recycling shipping papers, bills of lading, and EPA Hazardous Waste manifest (provided has obtained DOT Shipper Cert.), in compliance with relevant regulations and/or standards.
• Perform or assist with limited scope spill response and clean up, and/or limited scope emergency response activities including cleaning up leaks or spills, containerizing spill clean-up materials, cleaning containers, and decontaminating environmentally contaminated equipment or surfaces.

What Sets GRAM Apart from Other Employers:

BENEFITS starting day 1: Medical, prescription, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability benefits are available to you and your family on your first day of work, with the company paying a portion of the cost! Once eligible for the 401(k) program, all your contributions are immediately 100% vested, and you are immediately vested in GRAM contributions as well. We also offer generous off-shift premiums!

Paid VOLUNTEERISM starting day 1: GRAM encourages giving back to our community by offering 16 hours of paid volunteer time per calendar year!

PAID TIME OFF: You choose how to use this time for your vacation, sick, or mental health needs! PTO: Full-time employees accrue up to 104 hours of paid time off per calendar year, with this amount being prorated your first year. WELLNESS TIME OFF (WTO): In addition to PTO, employees earn 1 hour of wellness time off for every 30 hours worked, to use how you choose.

PAID HOLIDAYS: We offer 10 paid holidays per calendar year with immediate eligibility!

PAY: Depends on Experience and is discussed during the interview process.