Entry Level Safety & Quality Coordinator

Evans Construction • Springfield, OH

116d

About The Position

The coordinator is responsible for all aspects of ensuring quality in Growing Media and Mulch products at the plant-level, including, but not limited to: formulation oversight and testing; incoming raw material inspection, testing, and approval; ensuring that all established specifications and processes are followed. The coordinator is also responsible for the plant's EH&S program to include OSHA, Oldcastle, and EPA requirements.

Requirements

• High school degree required; Associates Degree preferred
• Ability to read and interpret instructions and operations manuals and follow step by step instructions
• Adequate computer skills
• Experience with lab and testing procedures preferred
• Some experience working in a manufacturing environment preferred
• Some mechanical aptitude or experience with production processing equipment preferred
• Some experience working with EH&S programs/agencies
• Bilingual in Spanish strongly preferred
• Interest in Horticulture or Gardening is a plus
• Must be detail-oriented
• Must be able to problem-solve, with a strong sense of goal attainment
• Good housekeeping skills required
• Ability to influence thinking, deal with and overcome resistance and objections, and to motivate change
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to speak or hear
• The employee will be required to stand for extended periods of time
• The employee must have the ability to lift and/or move up to 65 lbs. from the ground level
• The need to lift over 65lbs may arise from time to time - should this be the case, employees should engage in team lifting and/or use the provided equipment to safely lift
• The employee must have the capability to perform physical activities that require considerable use of arms, legs, and your whole body - bending, crouching, climbing - using steps and ladders, pushing pulling, stooping and reaching
• Ability to work under extreme conditions such as hot or cold temperatures, noise, dust, and dirt

Nice To Haves

• Experience with lab and testing procedures
• Some experience working in a manufacturing environment
• Some mechanical aptitude or experience with production processing equipment
• Some experience working with EH&S programs/agencies
• Interest in Horticulture or Gardening

Responsibilities

• Oversight and testing of product formulations
• Inspection, testing, and approval of incoming raw materials
• Follow all established specifications and processes
• Investigate and resolve customer quality complaints
• Administer and maintain EH&S program
• Routinely inspect/observe plant equipment and activities for safe processes
• Prepare and submit all required reports to Oldcastle or applicable agency
• Keep the plant in compliance with EH&S regulations
• Provide/produce and prepare samples for sales as needed
• Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned as needed

Benefits

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods
• Education Level: High school or GED