Environmental, Health And Safety (ehs) Clerk - Panasonic Energy

Job Description

Are you excited about the newest career opportunity in Kansas? We are proud to announce the establishment of a state-of-the-art Li-ion battery factory, set amidst the beautiful Kansas City Metro. This groundbreaking green-field factory will serve as a pioneering hub for innovation in sustainable energy solutions.

If you are passionate about contributing to a sustainable future and being part of a dynamic team shaping the electric vehicle revolution, this opportunity is tailor-made for you. We are seeking dedicated individuals to join us as full-time, on-site team members at our new, state-of-the-art factory located in the thriving city of DeSoto, Kansas.

The EHS Clerk position will support the Construction EHS team in the areas of Environmental, Health and Safety reporting, document control, and general administration support. It requires an individual with good interpersonal skills and the ability to multitask in a high-volume environment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Promote a culture of quality, safety, compliance, and continuous improvement throughout the PECNA organization.
• Provide administrative support to EHS Staff members.
• Provide injury/illness reporting support to Workers Compensation Clerk.
• Maintain training documents within EHS document control library and databases.
• Maintain EHS recordkeeping and provide relevant information to Management.
• Provide administrative support to EHS staff with respect to injuries and incidents. For example, assist with reviewing and approving concluded incident investigation reports, general audit, and inspection reports. Assist and maintain all EHS related project documents.
• Maintain inventory for EHS office supplies and support management with PPE procurement.
• Schedule and support meeting arrangements, if needed.
• Maintain department Environmental, Health and Safety documents.
• Experience with ISO document procedures.
• Maintains EHS supply and PPE inventory.
• Partners with other department clerks to help maintain and support EHS programs and policies.
• Completes and updates EHS charts and metrics as necessary.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• Proficiency in document control and detail-oriented Minimum two years of experience in the Environmental, Health, and Safety Administrative field
• Must have working-level knowledge of the English language, including reading, writing, and speaking English

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE) REQUIREMENTS: To ensure the health and safety in the workplace and for the protection of our employees', wearing PPE is a possibility and includes equipment such as a full Tyvek suit, safety shoes, gloves, safety glasses, face mask, and a full hazmat suit that includes a respirator.

EDUCATION /EXPERIENCE : High School Diploma or GED required. Preferred: Two years of technical training or two years related work experience in manufacturing or an equivalent combination of technical training and experience

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 2 years of Construction Industry experience is preferred but not required.
• Alignment to Panasonic's seven (7) core principles (contribution to society, fairness and honesty, cooperation and team spirit, untiring effort for improvement, courtesy and humility, adaptability, gratitude)

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Ability to climb stairs, climb ladders, reach, squat, tolerate prolonged standing/walking, balance, bend from trunk, crawl, kneel, push and pull objects. Must be able to work up to 12 hour shifts.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES: (Percentage of time (equaling 100%) during the normal workday the employee is required to)

• Sit: 40%
• Walk: 30%
• Stand: 20%
• Lift: 10%

REQUIRED LIFTING AND CARRYING: (Required frequency is: Not required (0%), Occasional(1-33%), Frequent (34-66%, Continuous (67-100%)

• Up to 10 lbs.: Occasional
• Up to 20 lbs.: Occasional
• Up to 35 lbs.: Occasional
• Team-lift only (over 35 lbs.): Not Required

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ABOUT US: At the heart of this visionary project, Panasonic is committed to manufacturing cutting-edge cylindrical lithium-ion cells that will power the future of electric mobility. These cells will be meticulously crafted to meet the growing demands of the automotive industry, supporting various electric vehicle manufacturers in their quest for eco-friendly transportation solutions.

This role presents a unique chance to be at the forefront of innovation, working within a forward-thinking organization that is committed to environmental responsibility and the advancement of green technology. Be a part of our mission to power the future and make a difference in the world of electric mobility with Panasonic!

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION: Pre-employment drug testing is required. Due to the high volume of responses, we will only be able to respond to candidates of interest. All candidates must have valid authorization to work in the U.S. without restriction.

Panasonic is an Equal Opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by law. All qualified individuals are required to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

Thank you for your interest in Panasonic Energy of North America.

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