Job Title: Health and Safety Technician

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated Health and Safety Technician who is passionate about promoting a culture of safety, quality, compliance, and continuous improvement. You will play a crucial role in ensuring the well-being of all employees by implementing and overseeing safety protocols within our facility.

Responsibilities

• Promote a culture of safety, quality, compliance, and continuous improvement.
• Familiarize yourself with the facility layout and complete duties independently.
• Coach non-English speaking vendors and technical advisors on regulatory requirements during equipment commissioning.
• Master OHS processes and confidently use OHS equipment such as gas monitors and sound meters.
• Conduct OHS audits and inspections for eyewash stations, emergency showers, and fire extinguishers.
• Provide OHS training, orientations, and onboarding as needed.
• Respond to incidents, implement containment actions, and gather information for investigations.
• Independently investigate OHS incidents, identify corrective actions, and properly file reports.
• Produce high-quality OHS Incident Reports and other necessary documentation.
• Monitor processes for regulatory compliance and maintain base knowledge of industry standards.
• Create OHS programs or training materials and assist in developing thorough training processes.
• Collaborate with production supervisors, managers, and employees to support strategy implementation.
• Spot, report, and prevent on-site incidents, ensuring clear communication with employees.
• Write comprehensive OHS incident reports daily, monthly, and annually.
• Familiarize yourself with various machines, equipment, and production processes.
• Utilize Behavior Based Programs to promote proactive safety solutions.
• Support the adoption of 6S practices across the plant.
• Work effectively both in team settings and independently to reduce costs and add value.
• Perform any additional tasks assigned by OHS management.

Essential Skills

• 2+ years of experience in a related field.
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook).
• Fluent in English, with strong reading, writing, and speaking skills.
• Excellent listening and communication skills.
• Ability to interact and create cohesion with team members.
• Ability to deal with complexity and ambiguity.
• Professional and personable demeanor.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety and Health, Biology, Chemistry, or related field preferred.
• OSHA 10 hr. 30 certification preferred.

Work Environment

The work environment is a very clean battery manufacturing facility. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is required, including safety shoes, clean suits, dust masks or respirators, gloves, safety glasses/goggles, and hair nets. In some areas, a full Tyvek suit is necessary. Physical activities during the workday include sitting (45%), walking (30%), standing (20%), and occasional lifting of up to 35 lbs.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $28.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job

classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be

subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits

available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in De Soto,KS.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 25, 2025.

About Aerotek:

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.