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This role does not offer sponsorship for work authorization. External applicants must be eligible to work in the US.
Your Role:
The Environmental, Health and Safety Technician (EHS Technician) is responsible for conducting inspections to ensure that all equipment and processes meet business and regulatory requirements. This position is dedicated support for three Madison-area locations and one location in Verona. Job responsibilities include:
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Collect, transfer, package, and ship chemicals and hazardous materials in compliance with regulations; manage packing area and maintain inventory. This may require operating a pallet mover, drum dolly, or other similar equipment.
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Train colleagues on departmental processes (hot work, line breaks), conduct incident investigations, ergonomic assessments, and site metric reporting.
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Maintain a positive, respectful workplace and exemplify MilliporeSigma values and high-impact culture tenets.
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Assist in the implementation of programs to reduce risk to employees, contractors, and the environment. Coordinate and participate in emergency planning drills, such as spill team drills, first aid team training and evacuation or severe weather drills.
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Monitor EHS materials at designated locations (PPE, ergonomics, air quality, fire safety, waste disposal) and ensure PPE compliance.
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Understand, apply, and document federal/state regulations; identify problems and implement remedies; authority to label and sign DOT hazmat certifications.
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Manage hazardous waste storage and waste streams; operate related equipment (e.g., forklift) and support periodic site inspections and audits.
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Support EHS programs and regulatory reporting (air, storm water, wastewater, hazardous waste, TRI, Tier II); maintain calibration of EHS equipment and emergency preparedness actions.
Physical Attributes:
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Work with highly potent / hazardous materials
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Walk and climb steps routinely
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Work in ambient temperature and humid environments
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Lift up to 50 pounds
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Move full 55-gal drums with a manual drum dolly
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Don/doff and wear PPE including emergency response equipment
Who You Are:
Minimum Qualifications:
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High School Diploma or GED
Preferred Qualifications:
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Strong computer literacy (Microsoft Office and Outlook tools, Electronic Document Management Systems, etc.)
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Effective oral and written communication skills
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Mechanical and technical aptitude
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Strong mathematical skills
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Possess a high degree of internal motivation
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Capable of multi-tasking while paying close attention to detail
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Basic chemistry knowledge from work experience
Pay Range for this position: $26.00-$40.00 per hour.
The offer range represents the anticipated low and high end of the base pay compensation for this position. The actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as location, level of experience, education, skills, and other job-related factors. Position may be eligible for sales or performance-based bonuses. Benefits offered by the Company include health insurance, paid time off (PTO), retirement contributions, and other perquisites. For more information click here
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The Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. No employee or applicant for employment will be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, gender identity, transgender status, marital status, or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. This policy of Equal Employment Opportunity applies to all policies and programs relating to recruitment and hiring, promotion, compensation, benefits, discipline, termination, and all other terms and conditions of employment. Any applicant or employee who believes they have been discriminated against by the Company or anyone acting on behalf of the Company must report any concerns to their Human Resources Business Partner, Legal, or Compliance immediately. The Company will not retaliate against any individual because they made a good faith report of discrimination.
