EHS Safety Technician – Compliance & Training Lead

Newell Brands; Victorville, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Newell Brands is seeking a Safety Technician to support OSHA/Cal/OSHA compliant EHS programs in a distribution and warehouse setting. The role emphasizes identifying hazards, conducting audits, and promoting a safe workplace under corporate safety standards.

You will lead safety training, support incident investigations, and develop preventive actions to reduce risks while maintaining records and assisting emergency planning.

Qualifications

• Experience in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health & Safety, Industrial Safety, or related field preferred.
• Knowledge of OSHA and Cal/OSHA regulations.
• Ability to conduct investigations, inspections, audits, and safety training.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and safety reporting systems.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine safety inspections, audits, and workplace assessments to identify hazards and ensure compliance with regulatory and company requirements.
• Monitor compliance with OSHA, Cal/OSHA, and corporate EHS standards.
• Assist with safety program development, implementation, and maintenance.
• Track and follow up on corrective and preventive actions resulting from audits and inspections.
• Investigate workplace incidents, near misses, and property damage events.
• Conduct root cause analyses using methodologies such as the 5-Why process.
• Develop corrective and preventive action plans to reduce recurrence.
• Maintain incident records and assist with OSHA recordkeeping requirements.
• Coordinate with site leadership during emergency situations and incident response activities.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Relevant safety certification (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Safety reporting systems

Job description

Newell Brands is seeking a Safety Technician to support OSHA/Cal/OSHA compliant EHS programs in a distribution and warehouse setting. The role emphasizes identifying hazards, conducting audits, and promoting a safe workplace under corporate safety standards.

You will lead safety training, support incident investigations, and develop preventive actions to reduce risks while maintaining records and assisting emergency planning.