Green River Distilling CompanyPosition: Environmental Health, Safety & Security Technician
Shift: 6pm to 6am (36/48 hours rotating shifts)
Status: Full-time hourly
Location: Owensboro, KY
Reports To: Health and Safety Supervisor
Company/Location Overview
No secrets. No myths. No fabricated stories.
The Green River Distilling Company has roots back to 1885 and holds the tenth license issued in Kentucky. The latest iteration began in 2016 and business is poised for growth. The distilling operations lays down product for their own brand and contracts to make other brands. The campus also has a bottling facility and tours, tastings, and event space. Green River recently partnered with the Bardstown Bourbon Company. Bardstown Bourbon Company is a new blend of bourbon makers creating the next industry standard through unparalleled transparency, collaboration, and innovation.
With the most technically advanced and sophisticated distillery in the country, our pledge of transparency is on full display through open spaces and clear glass, putting the art and science of whiskey-making front and center for all to see. In the heart of the Bourbon Capital of the WorldTM, Bardstown Bourbon Co. produces not only our own award-winning and highly sought-after blended bourbons, ryes and finished whiskies, but custom distills and ages whiskies for many brands, from start-up pours to established top shelves.
We are the premiere destination on the Kentucky Bourbon Trail®, combining distilling, culinary, and beverage expertise to create a modern, authentic experience that will engage and delight the bourbon novice and the most sophisticated aficionado.
At Bardstown Bourbon Company, see how we are moving the industry forward and NEVER STANDING STILL.
For more information, please visit www.greenriverdistilling.com and www.bardstownbourbon.com.
Job Summary
This job requires the ability to work and act both independently and under the direction of the Environment Health, Safety, Security Manager. The EHSS Technician is responsible for performing tasks associated with maintaining compliance with environmental, safety and security regulations. The EHSS Technician serves as the primary interface and point of contact for gate security, emergencies, monitoring the grounds and buildings, inspections and documentation while working the appropriate shift
Job Description/Responsibilities
- Appreciate and provide excellent customer service.
- Comfortable interacting daily with distillery customers as well as tour groups and guests in a hospitality focused environment.
- Excellent team player.
- Conduct scheduled facility rounds to detect possible threats to facility these include; fire, suspicious persons, theft vandalism and safety hazards including distillery, bottling and all warehouses on main property and off-site property as scheduled.
- Check Outfalls and containment areas during rounds.
- Check all exterior doors are closed and locked during facility rounds.
- Perform check of wastewater treatment during rounds.
- Monitor plant security and fire alarm systems (Main point of contact carry cell phone at all times).
- Monitor Security Cameras when not on rounds.
- Monitor and operate main Security Gate.
- Respond to emergency/fire alarms and assume role of on scene leader.
- Provide first aid care for injuries and coordinate with EHSS Mgr for off-site care or call ambulance if necessary.
- Provide proper cleaning and disposal of bloodborne pathogens after an accident.
- Conduct Monthly Fire Extinguisher Inspections and document inspection.
- Conduct Weekly Eye Wash and Safety Shower inspections and document inspections.
- Conduct annual safety shower flow test and document inspections.
- Conduct annual safety harness/lanyard inspection and document inspections.
- Conduct monthly ladder inspection and document inspections.
- Assist in conducting bi-annual Stormwater sampling as directed by EHSS Manager/Coordinator.
- Issue hot work and Confined Space Permits (serve as entry supervisor as needed)
- Assist in planning and implementing security for special and high-risk events.
- Complete end of shift report and submit.
- Work in hot and cold temperatures for large portion of shift.
- Commitment for the Company’s ISO program including the quality and food safety of our products.
- Assist EHSS Manager/Coordinator as needed.
- Other duties as assigned by management.
Qualifications/Requirements
- Relevant experience in Safety/Security/Emergency Response, a plus.
- EMT First Responder certification or ability to obtain certification.
- Have a high school diploma or GED.
- Must be 21 years of age or older
- Self-Motivated.
- Have experience in team-based manufacturing environment.
- Take direction from supervisor.
- Have good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Be accurate and consistent in performing duties.
- Have basic computer skills.
- Detailed oriented, accurate and consistent in performing duties.
- Must be computer literate and capable of learning specialized software programs.
Physical Requirements
- Must be able to stand; use hands to fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; walk; sit; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and occasionally required to climb or balance.
- Must be able to work in high temperature environment.
- Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds on a regular basis from floor to shoulder.
- Must be able to physically navigate around a plant/production environment, including the repetitive climbing of stairs and elevated walkways.
- Must not be afraid of working heights and be able to ascend and descend ladders and in aerial lifts, as appropriate.
- Wear Personal Protective Equipment as required.
- Continual amount of walking during a 12 hour shift.
The Green River Distilling Company is committed to equality of opportunity in all aspects of employment. It is the policy of The Green River Distilling Company to provide full and equal employment opportunities to all employees and potential employees, without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, veteran status, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability or any other legally protected status.
