IPL is a global leading sustainable packaging solutions provider that manufactures specialty rigid packaging products used in the food, consumer, agricultural, logistics and environmental markets. Sustainability is essential to the long-term success of our business. As a packaging company that develops plastic-based solutions for our customers, it is imperative that we meet the customer needs while being mindful of our operational impacts and the need to preserve our planet. We are committed to running our business responsibly and in ways that drive environmental, social and economic value for our stakeholders, including shareholders, customers, employees and local communities. We employ over 2,500 people in 20 manufacturing facilities, 2 corporate & sales offices and 3 R&D facilities across Canada, China, Europe, and the United States.

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Job Title: EHS Coorindator

Location: Union Gap, WA

The successful candidate will:

• Collaborate with the global IPL community in the sharing of information, strategy, and activities. Interfaces with company vendors, ordering necessary supplies and Personal Protective Equipment for EHS.
• Coordinate EHS needs with department management, supervisors, and employees promoting a safe working culture and 100% engagement in Environmental, Health and Safety from all who work on behalf of IPL.
• Promote drug-free workplace initiatives and policies.
• Facilitate and monitor safety at the site through daily safety audits of all production areas and buildings.
• Assemble, track, trend, and report relevant environmental, health, and safety information through daily and weekly production meetings, monthly communication meetings, screen cloud communications, and other electronic communication notification methods.
• Assist with scheduling and facilitating monthly Safety Committee meetings.
• Initiate, manage, and promote safety incentives, coaching, auditing, and campaign programs.
• Maintain all EHS chemical management systems and certification required, including but not limited to Safety Data Sheets (SDS); labeling, storage, and management of chemicals; and hazardous waste disposal, storage, tracking, and reporting.
• Assist with in-depth root cause analysis on all incidents related to EHS; injuries, illnesses, near misses, property damage, first aid, fires, and hazard reporting.
• Assist with Worker’s Compensation claims, as needed.
• Maintain, assist and coordinate all EHS activities, reporting (internal/external), and compliance according to facility, federal, province, territory, state, and local requirements for the plant and corresponding locations connected to the facility, if applicable.
• Keep current on any new EHS regulations and standards changes for the industry.
• Present EHS-related information during the new hire process including personal protective equipment demonstration and assignment, onboard training, and prerequisite testing.
• Create, schedule, and/or present all Safety, Health, and Environmental Training for employees on the required frequency to be compliant with all regulatory agencies or governing legislation, including Emergency Response.
• Ensure that all functions operate following health, safety, and environmental policies and procedures to ensure the safety of staff and visitors.

Essential experience and skills: