EHS Safety Technician — Field & Lab Support (Contract)

BCforward; Johnston (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

BCforward in Johnston, IA seeks a Safety, Health, and Environmental Technician for a 12-month contract. Under supervision you will provide general clerical and administrative support to safety, health, and environmental activities, and may collect field data or operate safety equipment in the field.

This role requires ability to perform basic data entry, stand/walk through shifts, lift up to 50 lbs, push/pull carts, and work in a laboratory setting with chemicals.

Qualifications

• Proficient data entry and basic computer tasks.
• Able to stand/walk for long periods during shift.
• Capable of performing routine lifts up to 50 lbs.
• Comfortable handling chemicals and working in a laboratory environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide clerical support to EHS activities under supervision.
• Assist in field data collection and handling safety equipment.
• Support permits, inspections, and documentation per procedures.
• Help ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, and company policies.

Skills

Data entry

Standing/walking

Lifting 20-50 lbs

Chemical safety in lab

Job description

BCforward in Johnston, IA seeks a Safety, Health, and Environmental Technician for a 12-month contract. Under supervision you will provide general clerical and administrative support to safety, health, and environmental activities, and may collect field data or operate safety equipment in the field.

This role requires ability to perform basic data entry, stand/walk through shifts, lift up to 50 lbs, push/pull carts, and work in a laboratory setting with chemicals.