Gorbel’s mission is simple: We improve people’s lives.
That mission guides everything we do, from the products and service we provide to our outside customers to the work environment we foster for our employees. We are a manufacturer of material handling and fall protection products for the production and warehouse/distribution sectors. We’re on the cutting edge of manufacturing and distribution; a thriving, growing company that is constantly seeking out new ways to innovate and elevate our products and our processes – and we’re looking for people like you to join us in that mission.
We’re currently hiring for open positions in the US and Canada. We operate in Canada as Engineered Lifting Systems and Equipment (ELS)/DBA Gorbel® Canada, and subsequent communication related to Canadian positions may show the ELS name. You may be contacted by phone by recruitment personnel based in either Canada or New York.
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Job Description:
The primary role of the EHS Specialist will be to collaborate with the HSE Manager to develop, implement, and sustain the safety programs that serve to protect the health and safety of employees at Gorbel’s US locations. The EHS Specialist will use sound technical judgment, strong team-building and interpersonal skills to identify, assess, analyze, and resolve safety hazards in manufacturing and office environments. They will provide safety expertise, day-to-day leadership, and execute safety-related activities. Their goal will be to educate employees working throughout the company on how to work safely, how they can contribute to creating a safe work environment, and coach and develop them to implement and sustain safe work practices. This role will focus primarily on improving safety and occupational health issues. However, occasional environmental compliance activities will be required.
The responsibilities of this role will include providing safety training and instruction, completing inspections and corrective actions, completing incident investigations, performing factory and equipment change assessments, participating on site safety teams, developing safety promotions and outreach activities, and managing safety rewards & recognition programs.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Collaborate with the HSE Manager to develop, document, and monitor company safety policies and procedures
- Develop and deliver trainings on workplace safety topics, including but not limited to; ladders, fall protection, hearing conservation, compressed gases, personal protective equipment, lockout-tagout, fire extinguishers, forklifts, overhead cranes, portable tools, hot work, hazard communication, and new hire safety
- Track and maintain employee training plans and training documentation to support regulatory compliance
- Monitor work areas for unsafe work or environmentally hazardous conditions, document observations, and collaborate with factory managers, supervisors, and factory personnel to identify and complete corrective actions
- Review new equipment and changes to existing equipment and processes to ensure safety of employees
- Support factory managers, supervisors, and factory personnel who perform injury, first aid and near miss investigations to identify root cause, contributing causes, and corrective actions
- Collaborate with supervisors to administer weekly safety talks, safety alert announcements, and other safety instructions
- Participate on local Safety Committees with the purpose of identifying, developing, and administering safety promotions and outreaches within the company, as well as facilitate monthly inspections performed by Safety Committee inspection teams
- Manage the company’s employee and supervisor safety reward programs
- Assist HR Business Partners to assess injured employees and identify light duty and other RTW opportunities
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree in the field of safety, industrial hygiene, or a scientific field with safety or industrial hygiene work experience and minimum of 3-5 years working in the safety field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Experience leading teams and managing projects in a manufacturing environment
- Strong knowledge of OSHA rules and regulations as described in General Industry Standards, 29 CFR 1910 and ability to read, understand, and interpret similar regulatory standards
- Working knowledge of federal environmental regulations
- Strong organizational, time-management, and planning skills with an ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
- Ability to work independently and maintain a close attention to detail
- Strong interpersonal and active listening skills with an ability to influence others and inspire commitment
- Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with others in many different organizational roles
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Experience identifying, creating, and implementing safety awareness programs and outreaches
- Working knowledge of state environmental regulations governing Gorbel’s facilities located in New York, Alabama, and/or Arizona
- Working knowledge of basic Workers Compensation practices and policies
- Certification in basic First Aid, CPR/AED, and BBP
- Experience with industrial hygiene equipment and basic sampling procedures
- Knowledge of ergonomic principles; experience conducting ergonomic analysis
- Experience interacting with employees working multiple shift operations, at locations in different time zones
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
ADA Physical/Mental/Workplace Requirements
- Occasional lifting up to 25 lbs.
- Sitting, working at desk/personal computer for extended periods of time
- Primary work environment is professional corporate office
- Travel 10%
Gorbel® is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, gender, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, arrest record, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Gorbel® is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals so that an individual can perform their job related duties. If you are interested in applying for an employment opportunity and require special assistance or an accommodation to apply due to a disability, please contact us at 585-924-6204.
The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. At Gorbel, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.
A reasonable estimate of the current range is: Min $64,849 - Max $97,273
