Training / EH&S Technician at Whirlpool in Perrysburg, OH

This role in summary

Your responsibilities will include

• Safety Compliance & Program Management: Develop, revise, and maintain EHS safety programs, SOPs, and work instructions. Ensure full compliance with OSHA, EPA, and internal standards, maintaining meticulous records and preparing regulatory reports.

• Training Leadership & Onboarding: Lead and execute site-wide onboarding and technical training plans through Level 4 certification. Direct trainee activities, evaluate and certify trainers, and coordinate onboarding with leadership, temporary hiring partners, and safety teams.

• Technical EHS Support & Field Audits: Conduct site safety audits, hazard surveys, and ergonomic risk assessments. Direct hazardous waste/chemical management, industrial hygiene, fire protection programs, and health screenings (audiometric testing, respirator fit-testing).

• Standardization & PIT Certification: Audit safe work practices and PPE usage. Develop standard work documents, train new drivers on practical PIT operations, and conduct Powered Industrial Truck (PIT) certification and refresher testing.

• Continuous Improvement & Coaching: Analyze incident root causes, track performance gaps, and execute corrective action plans. Act as a lead coach on WCM and Lean tools, supporting Safety Pillar activities, Kaizen events, and peer-to-peer operator development.

• Emergency Response & Training Facilitation: Lead emergency response actions and address employee EHS concerns directly. Deliver shift orientations, safety modules, and Train-the-Trainer sessions for both small and large groups.

Physical Requirements

• Mobility & Stamina: Ability to stand and walk continuously across industrial floors, concrete, or uneven terrain for extended periods (10+ hours per day).

• Agility: Frequent climbing (ladders, catwalks), balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, and crawling to inspect machinery and support technical floor operations.

• Lifting: Ability to lift and move up to 40 lbs unassisted (e.g., spill kits, safety/training gear) and occasionally up to 50 lbs with assistance.

• Sensory & Situational Awareness: Visual acuity to read fine print and detect equipment wear; ability to distinguish colors, detect odors, and hear moving machinery/alarms.

• PPE & Equipment Operations: Ability to wear required PPE (respirators, hard hats, steel-toes, safety glasses) for extended periods in variable conditions (extreme temperatures, noise, chemical environments) and fulfill all physical criteria for PIT operation.

Minimum requirements

• Education: High School Diploma or GED.

• Experience: Minimum 2 years of team leadership in a manufacturing/production environment (e.g., Lead, Production Coordinator)

• 1 year dedicated to hands-on training or EHS operations.

Certifications & Licenses:

• • Active Powered Industrial Vehicle (PIV/PIT) license with 1+ years driving experience (or ability to obtain).

  • Must complete TWI Job Instruction (JI) 10-hour training within two (2) weeks of hire.

  • Must obtain OSHA 30-hour General Industry Certification within one (1) year of hire.

  • Preferred: WCM Certified Trainer, Lean Specialist, or equivalent certification.

• Skills & Technical Knowledge:

  • Thorough knowledge of OSHA/EPA safety regulations, WCM principles, and the 4P Method/4-Step Process.

  • Proficiency in Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Slides) for data tracking, reporting, and presentations.

  • Strong coaching, facilitation, public speaking, and written/verbal communication skills.

  • Demonstrated problem-solving ability, project management skills, and a high sense of urgency.

Why should you apply?

• Up to 80+ hours of paid training

• Up to 120 hours of paid time off (prorated based on start date)

• Medical, dental, vision, 401k and other benefits available immediately

• We offer manufacturing careers

• Tuition reimbursement

• Growth opportunities