Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Technician - 2nd Shift

At Polaris Inc., we have fun doing what we love by driving change and innovation. We empower employees to take on challenging assignments and roles with an elevated level of responsibility in our agile working environment. Our people make us who we are, and we create incredible products and experiences that empower us to THINK OUTSIDE.

EHS Tech - Summary

Ensures compliance with Plant Safety rules, OSHA regulations and assists with environmental compliance to the facility.  This includes local, state and federal requirements.  Leads site initiatives to support the Polaris Safety & Health Policies and promotes cross-site consistency on facility safety and environmental programs.  Role would be at least 80% of time on production floor.

Projected schedule: Monday-Thursday (4 10-hour shifts); 4:30pm-3:00am. This role will mainly support the afternoon/evenings on our week-night production shifts. The first few weeks will have a earlier, modified start time for training and onboarding.

Location

Monticello, MN

Responsibilities

• Serve as a resource on issues related to safety, compliance, and training.
• Plan and coordinate safety training programs; prepare related materials; coordinate, schedule and present training classes; evaluate program effectiveness and recommend modifications.
• Conduct a variety of safety inspections and audits; ensure compliance with OSHA standards and correct on-the-spot safety violations; inform department of findings, recommend corrective or preventative measures, and perform follow-up inspections.
• Conducts employee training on safety programs (e.g. Hazcom/RTK, HAZWOPER, Fire protection, PPE, Respiratory Protection, Confined Space Entry, Crane/Hoist inspection coordination, Compressed gases, Fall Protection, Ladder safety, Machine Guarding, Portable Power Tools, Forklift Operations).
• Conduct Ergonomic assessments and provide support and advice for the continuous improvement of job processes to reduce the risk of cumulative trauma disorders.
• Lead A-Team investigations to identify root cause of unplanned incidents.
• Conducts Tooling and fixture inspections to ensure design requirements are met.
• Inspect and ensure the ready status of emergency response equipment.
• Provide administrative safety support; prepare and compiles information for various reports.
• Maintain material safety data sheets; document training activities
• Order safety equipment for department vehicles and facilities.
• Oversee and lead the  Shift First Responder Team and plant Safety Committee.
• Provides technical assistance to plant personnel on safety and environmental issues.
• Serve as a resource on facility wide issues related to Safety, OSHA compliance, Site Security and employee training.

Certifications

• First Responder, First Aid, CPR certification will be required.

Competencies

Ensuring Accountability

Definition: Holding yourself and others to high standards of accountability, and creating an infrastructure and transparent corporate culture that supports and measures personal and organizational responsibility and accountability.

Nurturing Innovation

Definition: Creating a welcoming environment that encourages different perspectives and new ideas, building a culture of curiosity, openness, and creativity across the organization and the wider community.

Collaborating with Others

Definition: Working together with others in a cooperative and supportive manner to achieve shared goals.

Achievement Orientation

Definition: Focusing efforts on achieving high quality results consistent that meet or exceed standard expectations.

Customer Value Management

Definition: Developing customer value plans to create value for sales opportunities through effective communications and thorough knowledge of customers and markets.

Starting/Minimum Rate: $21.50/hour. Individual rates are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, knowledge, skills, and geography.

Starting Rate:

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. Visa sponsorship will not be provided. To qualify for this position, former employees must be eligible for rehire, and current employees must be in good standing.

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