Environmental Health and Safety Technician

About Us:

Poly-Med is the leading developer of bioresorbable polymers and fibers. We help innovative medical device companies focused on improving patient outcomes. Poly-Med designs, develops and manufactures superior materials to get customer products to market in the most efficient manner with the greatest improvement to quality of life. Located in Anderson, South Carolina, Poly-Med, Inc. has been recognized as a leader in the industry for over 20 years. Poly-Med continues to grow in a multitude of medical device modalities. Our novel materials are key in actively enabling products ranging from vascular stents, hernia meshes, dental delivery systems, dental hygiene, and a variety of wound closure applications in the worldwide medical device market. For additional information, visit our website at www.

Poly-Med.com.

Our Team:

We employ a widely diverse team comprised of experts from material science, chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, bioengineering, biology, business marketing, and project management to create a work environment focused on solving tough medically related problems. Our team is energetic, resourceful, and, above all, collaborative. We are searching for like-minded talent to build on our success and continue our quest to improve patient outcomes through novel polymeric and drug delivery systems. Description for

Environmental Health and Safety Technician:

The Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) Technician will work in a Team environment to promote a positive safety culture while supporting all areas of operations. This position will assist in implementing policies and procedures to ensure the health and safety of all employees while also maintaining compliance to federal, state, and local regulations. The EHS Technician will assist with hazardous waste management activities and other environmental regulation activities as needed. The ideal candidate will support activities at multiple sites within the Greenville/Anderson/Pickens areas. Responsibilities for

Environmental Health and Safety Technician:

Work in a Team environment to promote a positive safety culture Support operations, engineering, inventory, maintenance, and other teams to achieve compliance to training and standard operating procedures (SOP) Recognize, evaluate, and recommend corrective actions for the control of potential workplace hazards Maintain a working knowledge of regulations as they pertain to OSHA, SCDHEC, EPA and DOT Inspect work areas for regulatory compliance Maintain Safety Data Sheet (SDS) database and assist with internal medical device SDS preparation Assist with preparation and potentially lead Safety Committee meetings Order Personal Protective Equipment Assist with Incident Investigation and Corrective Action plan and closure Provide New Employee safety training and required annual and refresher training as outlined in Corporate Training Matrix Review and update Standard Operating Procedures/Programs (Hazard Communication, Hearing Conservation Program, Hazardous Waste Management, etc.) Assist with waste management, air, and water regulatory compliance Required/Preferable Knowledge, Skills and Abilities for

Environmental Health and Safety Technician:

• Skilled with Microsoft Office Software (Microsoft Word, Excel, et. al.).
• Good work organizational skills.
• Ability to manage time and prioritize.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to assertively interact with people at all levels of the organization.
• Train, supervise, coach employees.
• Good technical writing and presentation skills.
• Ability to handle highly confidential business information.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to think proactively, troubleshoot, investigate and improve systems.
• Highly responsible for actions of self and possibly others on the team.

Minimum Qualifications Education:

Associate Degree Preferred Years of Experience:

2-3 years Preferred Preferred Qualifications OSHA 30 Hour Certification preferred, CPR/First Aid Training Certification, RCRA and DOT Training Certifications, Proficient in

Microsoft Excel, and Word Environmental Requirements:

• Must be able to adapt to multiple indoor work environments (shared office space, shared lab space and production areas).
• Experience with 5/6 S Lean programs and their implementation and sustaining tools.

Sitting Standing Walking Climbing/Balancing Reaching - with Arms and Hands Stooping/Kneeling/Crouching/Crawling Talking Hearing Feeling/Touching Vision - Close, Peripheral, Depth, Ability to

Adjust Focus Other:

Working Conditions at Poly-Med, Inc.: At Poly-Med, Inc., the safety and health of every employee are of the utmost importance. The use of personal protective equipment such as safety glasses, hearing protection devices (ear plugs or earmuffs), and gloves may be required in various working areas.

Physical Requirements:

Employees are regularly required to talk and hear and are frequently required to sit and/or stand for extended periods of time. Employees are frequently required to walk with occasional requirements to climb stairs; use of hands for gross manipulation, reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, and/or crouch. Lifting as required with proper lifting techniques up to 50 pounds on occasion. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus. Poly-Med, Inc. offers a great selection of benefits including vacation time. Poly-Med, Inc. employees are paid once a month. Poly-Med, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Poly-Med, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer of individuals with disabilities and supports the hiring of veterans.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$19.00 - $24.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) 3% Match 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Parental leave Professional development assistance Referral program Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance

Education:

High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

OSHA:

1 year (Required)

EHS:

1 year (Required)

Work Location:

In person