WHY JOIN THE AMES COMPANIES
Our employees are our greatest assets, that is why we provide them with excellent comprehensive benefits.
Medical Dental Vision 401(k) Life Insurance Disability (STD/LTD) Caregiving Support Critical Illness Hospital and Accident Coverage Employee Assistance Program Telehealth Wellness Paid Holidays Vacation Days Employee Stock Option Plan Tuition Reimbursement Identity Theft Protection Pet Insurance Health Case Management, and much more.
We are environmentally conscious and responsible. Proud supporters of local and national charities, and we provide immense growth opportunity!
Check out our video: **Your Career at AMES
WHO WE ARE
Check out our video: WE are AMES
The AMES Companies, headquartered in Lake Nona-Orlando, FL has a rich history of American manufacturing. The AMES story goes back to 1774, when Captain John Ames began making America’s first shovels. AMES® brand is the third oldest consumer brand in the country, and its tools have literally helped build America, for more than 200 years. AMES products have built Revolutionary War ramparts, connected the nation via the Transcontinental Railroad, dug for gold, gone on expeditions to Antarctica, carved Mount Rushmore, and installed the Statue of Liberty. And just like America, we’re still working every day to build the next great wonder.
Our business lines include Home Organization, Lawn and Garden Tools, Outdoor Living, and Cleaning Tools, with leading global brands sold to homeowners and professionals involved in new construction, remodeling, and maintenance activities.
Our leading brands include ClosetMaid®, AMES®, True Temper®, Razor-Back®, Jackson®, Southern Patio® and Harper®. We are a business unit of Griffon Corporation (NYSE: GFF)
WEBSITE: global.ames.com
WHO YOU ARE
You will carry out the day to day operations of the EHS department and contribute to the application of an effective Environmental, Health and Safety Management System. You will drive the EHS performance on site, ensuring a positive and effective EHS culture is promoted and developed, helping the site to achieve best in class performance.
You will facilitate environmental, health, safety and strategy in the organization and also ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local EHS policies and standards relevant to The AMES Companies. Lead and implement projects that will help the site achieve the EHS goals and objectives. Function as the technical resource in the development / revision of training programs and provide expertise on all EHS related issues within the operations.
WHERE YOU WILL WORK
At our West Coast Distribution Center in Reno, Nevada.
WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Assist in compliance reviews, general risk assessments and other safety assessments to support Environmental, Health, and Safety Management System.
• Maintain relevant EHS logs and documentation.
• Assist in the compliance of applicable laws and regulations.
• Coordinate the purchase, proper use, maintenance, and inspection of necessary safety and personal protective equipment
• Prepare applicable EHS reports as necessary.
• Provide assistance and advice on EHS issues to make recommendations to facility management.
• Participate in detailed incident investigations and Root Cause Analysis.
• Promote incident prevention for the benefit of employees and visitors.
• Assist in the development and presentation of relevant EHS training and certification programs.
• Observe EHS regulations, wears all required safety equipment, encourages safe working practices, corrects obvious hazards immediately or reports them to the proper personnel.
• Ability to work with employees and achieve cultural change in the face of potential resistance.
• Maintain positive and proactive relations with managers and employees, as well as our customers and regulatory agencies.
• Perform other work-related tasks as required and assigned.
• Comply with all Company and EHS procedures and policies.
• Participate in the EHS Facility Audit, be prepared and ready for audit, complete and achieve closure of audit findings before due date, update the Corrective Action / Preventative Action (CAPA) sheet as required, continuously monitor and correct previous audit findings, as well as immediately address new findings on a daily basis.
• Walk the manufacturing floor on a regular basis to establish EHS presence and provide support.
• Conduct daily and monthly EHS Meetings/Trainings and schedule as needed.
• Write, implement, and manage EHS Programs, Policies and Procedures.
• Perform facility EHS inspections.
• Ability to evaluate PPE and ensure proper use and maintenance of PPE.
• Have knowledge and enforce compliance of regulatory requirements (i.e. OSHA, Cal OSHA, EPA, etc.), including company EHS policies and procedures.
• Ability to oversee Hazardous Waste Storage area and ensure regulatory agency compliance i.e. labeling, containment, proper disposal, documentation, etc.
• Assist in emergency response and provide first aid treatment as needed.
• Help develop Job Hazard Analysis (JHA)
• Follow all required and site specific environmental, health and safety programs.
• Participate/lead Plant Safety Committee.
• Assist in administering and maintaining Safety compliance programs such as LOTO, Hazard Communication, EAP, Hearing Conservation, PPE, Hot Work, Confined Spaces, Respiratory Protection, BBP, etc.
• Perform additional duties as assigned

REQUIREMENTS

• 5-8 years’ experience in an Environmental, Health and Safety position.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Willing to work different shifts and occasional weekends.
• Previous distribution and/or manufacturing operations industry a plus
• Technical writing skills a plus.
• 25% travel or as needed

Physical Demands and Work Environment
Physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

• This position is located primarily in an office environment, with daily interaction with operation's shop floor environment.
• While performing the duties of this job, the associate may need the ability to lift and carry loads up to 50 pounds.
• Upon occasion, the associate may be exposed to a manufacturing or distribution environment and required to wear personal protective equipment.

Work Authorization
The Ames Companies will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The AMES Companies is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.
Location: Reno,Nevada,89511,United States, Reno, NV 89511

Location: Reno,Nevada,89511,United States, Reno, NV 89511

Job Type: Full-time

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