EHS Ambassador

Are you passionate about safety and continuous improvement?

ProAmpac’s Walden, NY site is looking for a Safety Ambassador who is eager to grow and take the lead in championing our safety programs. This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a dynamic fast-paced environment and is committed to fostering a culture where safety is everyone's top priority.

Join us and make a difference—help us elevate our safety standards and drive continuous improvement across the facility! This is a fantastic Opportunity to begin and grow your career in EHS.

**Company Overview

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ProAmpac is a leading global flexible packaging company with comprehensive product offerings. We provide creative packaging solutions, industry-leading customer service and award-winning innovation to a diverse global marketplace. We are guided in our work by five core values that are the basis for our success: Integrity, Intensity, Innovation, Involvement, and Impact. We have a strong safety culture and collaborate, so you succeed.

**Benefits

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401(k) Matching, Dental Insurance, Employee Assistance Program, Flexible Spending Account, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, 11 Paid Holidays, Paid Time Off, Parental Leave, Vision Insurance.

**Hours:

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• Monday - Friday | 9pm - 5am (Overnight role)

**Wage:

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• $21/hour

**EHS Safety Coordinator/Ambassador Essential Duties and Tasks

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• Assists with the implementation of safety and environmental policies and procedures in compliance with local, state, and federal rules and regulations. This includes written programs, recordkeeping, reports, inspections, monitoring, testing, and training.
• Supports on-site EHS initiatives, assignments, and processes.
• Assists in delivery of safety, health and environmental training programs to ensure employees’ knowledge, understanding and adherence to safety and environmental regulations pertaining to all ProAmpac facilities.
• Completes, as assigned, monthly environmental recordkeeping and inspections as needed to assure compliance with applicable permits, regulations, and requirements.
• Assists with EHS programs, including hazardous waste disposal, cost control/reduction and accident prevention/ reduction, safety behavior audit and risk assessment programs.
• Assists with safety orientation of new hires, contractors and visitors which includes PIV certification if necessary.
• Participates with site safety committee to inspect organization facilities to detect existing or potential accident and health hazards, determines corrective or preventative measures where indicated, and helps with follow up to ensure measures have been implemented.
• Learns to help analyze manufacturing processes, evaluating production machinery and or chemical exposures to determine safety hazards and alternative solutions.
• Conducts inspections and audits to ensure compliance to the ProAmpac EHS standards.
• Commitment, awareness and involvement pertaining to ISO (policy, standards, procedures, etc.) and food safety practices (GMPs, procedures, etc.) are requirements of all employees.
• All other duties as assigned.

**Key Qualifications, Education and Experience

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• HS/GED required; BS preferred in a related field
• Desire to pursue certifications to include Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM), Certified Safety Professional (ASP/CSP) or Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH)
• 1-3 years' experience in a related field
• Experience in a manufacturing environment preferred
• Active participant in site Safety Committee or other floor leadership efforts
• Clean safety record and regular, documented participation in employee engagement programs.
• Experience using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Power Point), Visio, Teams and Outlook preferred.
• Maintains strict confidentiality and protects privacy of confidential/sensitive information.

You should be proficient in:

• Hazardous Materials
• Food Safety and Quality Assurance (FSQA)
• Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP)
• Lean Manufacturing Principles
• ISO 9001 Certification Experience
• Experience in a Manufacturing Environment

Machines & technologies you'll use:

• Packaging Machines
• Large Format Printing Equipment