Job Title

EHS Technician

Position Overview

Shaw Industries is hiring an EHS Technician to help drive the EHS&S (Environmental, Health, Safety, & Security) process at Plant 81. The EHS Technician will facilitate training of all levels of associates, in EHS programs.

Shaw Industries Group, Inc. is a leader in flooring and other surface solutions designed for residential housing, commercial spaces and outdoor environments. Leveraging strengths in design, innovation and operational excellence, the company takes a people-centered, customer-focused, and growth-minded approach to meet diverse market needs. It creates differentiated customer experiences through its expansive portfolio of brands: Anderson Tuftex, COREtec, Shaw Floors, Patcraft, Philadelphia Commercial, Shaw Contract, Shaw Sports Turf, Shawgrass, Southwest Greens, Watershed Geo and more.   

 

Headquartered in Dalton, Georgia, Shaw is a wholly owned subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway, Inc. with more than $6 billion in annual sales and 18,000 associates worldwide. 

Responsibilities:

Attend or conduct EHS related periodic departmental and plant meetings as well as training that will foster continued job improvement. 

Understand and utilize Shaw systems (SAFE/SMS/SES/Job Procedures/Process Improvements, etc.).

Monitor for unsafe conditions, behaviors and work to change those behaviors.

Attend management meetings to provide updates on EHS progress.

Give positive and constructive feedback to all levels of associates.

Work with Plant Management and production associates to develop and maintain a work environment that supports continuous improvement with regard to safety, quality, environmental procedures, and productivity.  

Participate in EHS&S compliance audits.

Act as EHS liaison between hourly and salaried associates.

Maintain Records retention, files, electronic or otherwise for EHS&S compliance.

Give direction and guidance for assigned EHS&S projects.

Set the standard for adherence to all known EHS&S rules 100% of the time.

Conduct EHS&S Compliance assessments and inspections.

Must be able to provide training at various times day or night servicing all shifts.

Maintain Confidentiality

Occasionally travel to other locations or facilities.

Must be able to work in a collaborative environment that fosters teamwork.

Must be able to provide support for facility events/functions.

Qualifications:

Communication and public speaking training and/or experience along with willingness to speak and teach a class in front of groups is essential.

Exceptional listening, interpersonal, and organizational skills

Must be familiar with Microsoft Office Software – Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Google

Bilingual preferred but not required

Must be willing to work off-shift when necessary.  This may be for extended periods of time.

Must be familiar with the use of office equipment such as computers, video recording equipment / cameras, and video processing with PowerPoint.

Must be familiar with the use of EHS equipment, confined space monitors, dosimeters, Etc.

Education:

High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED); or equivalent combination of education and experience

Competencies:

Manage Work

Solve Problems

Adapt & Change

Build Customer Satisfaction

Learn & Apply

Communicate Effectively

Work Shift

8 Hr non-rotating shift, Hrs fall to in punch day, Observed Calendar, shift starts AM

Shaw Industries is an equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.