BCP EHS Coordinator

Interstate Brick is widely recognized as one of the premier commercial brick manufacturers in the U.S. Established in 1891, Interstate Brick joined the Pacific Coast Building Products family in 1990. The company’s products, used in residential and commercial construction, offer several distinguishing features that motivate architects and builders across the country to specify them.

        POSITION SUMMARY: Under the supervision of the Assistant Plant Manager, this position supports the organization’s environmental programs and in all areas of safety. This position is responsible for coordinating              efforts to ensure a safe working environment and those standards; and is responsible for supporting and demonstrating the Core Values of Integrity, Safety, Respect, Customer Focus, Quality, Innovation and Financial          Success. Performs other related duties as assigned.

        ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential                    functions.

             • Coordinate safety meetings, employee trainings, and all plant compliances (SWPPP, CERS, Air Pollution).
             • Inspects all plant machinery, equipment and vehicles as directed.
             • Contacts vendors and orders parts, materials, and supplies needed to maintain plant’s safety initiatives as directed.
             • Attends and conducts training sessions to develop the skills of the employees and communicates company standards and goals.
             • Develops exceptional understanding of manufacturing components such as, but not limited to, 5S, facility safety, employee training and development, regulatory and compliance.
             • Ensure that the location meets all OSHA requirements.
             • Ensure that Record Keeping and Documentation requirements are met.
             • Ensure that all accidents and injuries are properly investigated and that the written report accurately describes the circumstances surrounding the accident/injury.
             • Facilitate sharing of good practices and procedures on industrial hygiene and safety.
             • Prepare and present reports; draft policies and procedures; respond to requests for information.
             • Ensure the compliance of company guidelines.
             • Order and stock safety and first aid supplies
             • Hold safety and committee meetings monthly.
             • Ensure that regulatory agency required programs are readily available, maintained, reviewed and updated on an annual basis.
             • Complete monthly plant inspections and track written action items resulting from those inspections.
             • Ensure all compliance measures are met as directed by the Plant Manager.
             • Ensure that the OSHA 300 form is properly maintained and posting requirements are met.
             • Complete a monthly safety report for the Plant Manager.
             • Attends safety meetings and abides by all safety rules set forth by company and governmental regulatory agencies, ensures that hazardous conditions are reported and corrected
             • Predictable, and Regular attendance is required.

      QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability                  required.

• High School Diploma/GED (minimum); Associate's or Bachelor's in related field preferred.
• Minimum of three to five years similar experience in related field.
• Basic understanding of safety knowledge.
• Requires ability to operate forklift and pass an annual forklift certification course.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret common scientific and technical journals. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Must have good verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be able to operate office equipment to include calculator, computer, copy machine, document scanner, fax and telephones.
• Predictable, and Regular attendance is required.
• Must have and maintain a valid Driver’s License.
  PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• Requires constant sitting, standing, and talking or listening.
• Requires occasional reaching with hands & arms and bending at the waist or neck.
• Travel time required 5-10% by car or air.
• Lifting up-to 50 pounds.

         WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job

        • Plant environment with loud noise, moving machinery, dusty, dirty.
        • Exposure to fumes or airborne particles, odors, loud noise, outdoor weather conditions, extreme hot or cold (non-weather), and near moving mechanical parts. Extreme temperatures.
        • Occasional office environment with moderate noise.
        • Wear mandatory and/or other appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE)
        • Requires ability to operate forklift and pass an annual forklift certification course.
        • Ability to read, analyze and interpret common scientific and technical journals. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.
        • Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
        • Must have good verbal and written communication skills.
        • Must be able to operate office equipment to include calculator, computer, copy machine, document scanner, fax and telephones.
        • Predictable, and Regular attendance is required.
        • Must have and maintain a valid Driver’s License.

      PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

       • Requires constant sitting, standing, and talking or listening.
       • Requires occasional reaching with hands & arms and bending at the waist or neck.
       • Travel time required 5-10% by car or air.
       • Lifting up-to 50 pounds.

       WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
         • Plant environment with loud noise, moving machinery, dusty, dirty.
         • Exposure to fumes or airborne particles, odors, loud noise, outdoor weather conditions, extreme hot or cold (non-weather), and near moving mechanical parts. Extreme temperatures.
         • Occasional office environment with moderate noise.
         • Wear mandatory and/or other appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE)

This is a regular, full-time position with competitive compensation and full benefits including medical/dental insurance, disability benefits, life insurance, 401(k), profit sharing retirement plan, and wellness programs. We are an equal opportunity employer and promote a drug free workplace