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If you're driven by the passion to do something meaningful that changes lives, Nestlé is the place for you. Nestlé USA is one of seven operating companies that make up Nestlé’s presence in the United States. We're in 97% of American homes, and as the leading food and beverage company, our goals are to continue to deliver quality food and beverage products, strengthen our local communities, and reduce our environmental and climate impact.

We’re determined to challenge the status quo and be better tomorrow than we are today. As individuals and teams, we embrace our entrepreneurial culture and have created a workplace where collaboration is essential, courage is rewarded, speed is expected, and agility is the norm to delight our consumers every single day. Here, you will find limitless opportunities to learn and advance your career and feel empowered to succeed in the workplace and beyond. Because our focus is not only on nourishing our customers, but also about enriching you.

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The Safety, Health & Environmental (SH&E) Technician plays a crucial role in providing comprehensive support to the site in the areas of safety, health, and environmental management. The primary objective of this position is to deliver regular assistance to site operations at points of execution, specifically on the shop floor. In this role, the SH&E Technician will actively promote and contribute to a site culture that integrates safety, health, and environmental considerations as core values among all employees. The technician will assist in the implementation of the SH&E program, ensuring that it is effectively followed on a daily basis. Additionally, the technician will be responsible for training other employees in key SH&E areas as needed. The SH&E Technician will ensure ongoing excellence in SH&E compliance and uphold expected work practices on the shop floor. This position is essential in fostering a safe and healthy work environment, ultimately contributing to the overall success of the organization.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Demonstrate thorough knowledge of expected SH&E practices and behaviors. 
• Implement and participate in company SH&E policies, processes and procedures including but not limited to:
• SH&E Team Meetings; SH&E Committees, SH&E Pillar
• Job Hazard Evaluations, Internal Inspections and Audits, Incident Investigations
• Hazard Abatement
• Confined Space Entry, Electrical Safety, Hot Work
• Machine Safeguarding,  Control of Hazardous Energy (LO/TO/TO)
• Personal Protective Equipment
• Emergency procedures and equipment
• Take an active role in site waste management audits and practices
• ISO/OHSAS Requirements
• Chemical inventory and management
• Troubleshoot at risk conditions using NCE problem solving tools such as 5 Why, GSTD tools.
• Take an active role to insure that human safety is never compromised.
• Provide key support to all SH&E systems as directed.
• Demonstrate knowledge of environmental best practices.
• Support site ISO 14001/18001 certification, document control process, and record maintenance.
• Troubleshoot various environmental conditions and take appropriate levels of corrective action.
• Provide key support with all Environmental Management System policies and procedures including but not all inclusive:
• SPCC Spill Prevention Control Countermeasures
• Spill response and clean up support
• Waste management
• Provide SH&E expertise at local committee operating reviews.
• Assist in root cause investigations of SH&E related incidents.
• Provide routine training and coaching to site personnel.
• Complete all required documentation to support OSHA and EPA compliance and injury prevention activities
• Performs all other duties as assigned by supervisor.

REQUIREMENTS AND MINIMUM EDUCATION LEVEL:
High School Diploma Required

EXPERIENCE:
5 + years experience in manufacturing. General knowledge of plant operations including Maintenance, EPSU, Warehouse, Refrigeration, and Production. Must have solid track record for SH&E, having served as a SH&E representative or committee member is considered helpful.  First Aid/CPR/AED or higher certification will be required.

SKILLS:

• Excellent interpersonal interactions.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills are required along with the ability able to communicate with audiences that have a broad range of background and understanding.  
• Training & presentation skills.  
• Able to live the Nestlé Leadership Principles and bring it to life for others.
• Ability to organize and prioritize.
• Computer skills (Microsoft Office/Windows based)
• Reading and comprehension skills/legal & regulatory interpretation
• Understand the safe operation and environmental impacts of all equipment and processes.
• Ability to actively participate in and contribute to meetings.
• Develops and maintains a professional attitude at all times.
• Maintains effective working relationships within and outside the department.
• Communicates effectively with various support groups, supervisors and team members.

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It is our business imperative to remain a very inclusive workplace.

To our veterans and separated service members, you're at the forefront of our minds as we recruit top talent to join Nestlé. The skills you've gained while serving our country, such as flexibility, agility, and leadership, are much like the skills that will make you successful in this role. In addition, with our commitment to an inclusive work environment, we recognize the exceptional engagement and innovation displayed by individuals with disabilities. Nestlé seeks such skilled and qualified individuals to share our mission where you’ll join a cohort of others who have chosen to call Nestlé home.

The Nestlé Companies are an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer seeking diversity in qualified applicants for employment. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, gender, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, perceived disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other protected status, as defined by applicable law. Prior to the next step in the recruiting process, we welcome you to inform us confidentially if you may require any special accommodations in order to participate fully in our recruitment experience. Contact us at accommodations@nestle.com or please dial 711 and provide this number to the operator: 1-800-321-6467.

This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship. 
 

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