First Quality · 2 months ago
Safety Engineer I
US PA Lewistown
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
0+ years expFirst Quality is a family-owned company that produces high-quality personal care and household products. The Safety Engineer I will be responsible for developing and supporting Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with regulations, and promoting a strong EHS culture within the organization.
ConsumerHealth CareInformation ServicesManufacturingRetail
Responsibilities
Promote an action-oriented approach, instilling and exemplifying a strong EHS mindset for all team members resulting in the elements required to achieve and maintain a world class EHS culture
Active facilitation or participation in EHS related meetings and training sessions
Develops, manages, and implements Environmental, Health, and Safety policies and procedures in compliance with company, local, State, and Federal rules and regulations
Serve as an innovative, flexible EHS resource supporting the company/site/location. Participating in decisions on technical, regulatory, and cultural issues related to Environmental, Health, and Safety
Participate in continuous improvement in EHS policies, programs, and procedures
Build and maintain positive working relationships with all team members, vendors and customers
Participate in and/or lead incident investigations to effectively identify root cause/contributing factors, and ensure proper implementation of all corrective actions
Ensure required EHS training is complete for all employees, newly hired and/or existing, and maintain training records
Provide technical support in the design and owner acceptance approval processes of controls for hazardous working conditions and unsafe activities, ensuring compliance with applicable EHS requirements
Be present and engaged with the workforce in their activities to establish and strengthen two-way communication, trust and confidence in your ability to lead them
Facilitate communication of company EHS policies, procedures and standards with all visitors, including contractors and vendors
Basic level of experience with planning, performing and/or coordinating industrial hygiene sampling, analysis and interpretation of results in compliance with all applicable requirements for the exposure(s) identified
Maintaining professional knowledge up-to-date with existing and proposed changes in applicable federal, state and local EHS regulations and standards
Participate in the development, implementation, and maintaining of the Safety Management System
Assist in Worker’s Compensation claims administration and coordination of the Return-to-Work program for injured team members
Accurate interpretation and application of Environmental, Health, and Safety codes, standards and related professional references (e.g., OSHA, EPA, NFPA, ANSI, ADA, CCOHS, DOT/IATA, etc.)
Carry out all administrative responsibilities associated with EHS compliance and program administration
Conduct regular walk through EHS inspections to identify hazards, document findings, recommend corrective actions that work within given constraints and verification of completed corrective actions and their effectiveness
Understand and administer reasonable suspicion and impairment programs used to conduct drug and alcohol testing, and other applicable standards as they may apply
Assist in establishing risk management processes aimed at hazard condition control and injury prevention through studying incidents, observed and potential hazard conditions in various completed and planned work environments
Display consistent measure of integrity and company culture in all business-related activities
Track and trend incident data in Safety Management System
Responsible for the use and maintenance of all applicable company related data systems, software, peripherals, etc. to complete tasks as assigned
Ability to perform multiple tasks and meet deadlines
Maintain safety data sheets in MSDS Online and physical binders and keep GHS label stations stocked
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in related technical, scientific, or engineering discipline preferred and / or equivalent experience
0-3 year experience in Environmental, Health and/or Safety field in Engineer/Specialist/Generalist role preferred
Basic experience with developing and implementing Safety Management Systems (BSI 18001 / ISO 45001) preferred
Knowledge in Worker's Comp and Return-to-Work practices
Knowledge in ADA and HIPAA legal compliance
Ability to recognize hazardous situations and recommend corrective actions
Basic First Aid and CPR certified and/or trainer preferred, advanced skills a plus
EHS related professional credentials a plus (i.e. Graduate Safety Professional (GSP)
Ability to or experience with operating and training operators on Powered Industrial Trucks (PIT)
Benefits
Competitive base salary and bonus opportunities
Paid time off (three-week minimum)
Medical, dental and vision starting day one
401(k) with employer match
Paid parental leave
Child and family care assistance (dependent care FSA with employer match up to $2500)
Bundle of joy benefit (year's worth of free diapers to all team members with a new baby)
Tuition assistance
Wellness program with savings of up to $4,000 per year on insurance premiums
...and more!
Company
First Quality
Manufacturing Adult Incontinence Products, Feminine Hygiene Products, Baby Wipes, Adult Washcloths, and Consumer Paper Products.
5001-10000 employees
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Late StageLeadership Team
Mike Janiak
Chief Information Officer
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2025-10-07
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