(Proficient)HAZARDOUS MATERIALS & SAFETY SPECIALIST

(Proficient)Hazardous Materials & Safety Specialist

Job Category: Operations Requisition Number: PROFI004080

Posted: February 12, 2026

Full-Time

On-site

Blue Bird Fort Valley 402 Blue Bird Blvd Fort Valley, GA 31030, USA

Job Details

Primary Responsibilities:

• Inspects facilities for compliance with environmental health and safety regulations; advises users of proper handling and disposal of hazardous and non-hazardous materials (i.e. paint booth audits)
• Assists in defining the scope of work for chemically contaminated property, including sampling, testing, removal, decontamination, and disposal
• Coordinates special waste disposal projects, including the handling of hazardous and non-hazardous chemicals and mixed wastes
• Advises management on potential hazardous materials and makes recommendations as required
• Maintains records such as hazardous and non-hazardous waste manifests, bill of lading for recycling, and associated documents
• Responds to hazardous materials spills such as oil, acid, and paint; implements clean-up plan
• Will assist with Environmental compliance as well as Safety

Education, Skills, & Other Requirements:

• High School Diploma and minimum one (1) year of related safety experience required. Associate/Technical degree in related fields a plus
• Must have knowledge of general industry standards, e.g., Hazard Communication Program, MSDS/SDS, Exposure Control Program (Bloodborne Pathogens, TB), Hazard Assessment and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), Respiratory Protection, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), Fire Safety, Emergency Action Plan, and Confined Space Emergency Action Plan
• First Aid, CPR, & AED Certified a plus
• Experience in Hazardous Materials a plus
• Must have experience with Powered Industrial Trucks (PIT) & pass the Blue Bird PIT Certification
• Proficiency with computers and Microsoft products, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Strong leadership, interpersonal, problem-solving and communication skills
• Self-starter and takes initiative
• Must be able to achieve an OSHA 30 within 6 months of employment

Working Conditions:

• Work in a manufacturing environment with exposure to heat, cold, noise, and fumes
• Fast-paced environment with moving objects, sharp edges, and congested working areas
• Will be pushing, pulling, kneeling, reaching overhead, grasping, and lifting up to 50 pounds
• This position will work overtime the EHS Department does not follow the same schedule as the normal plant.

Performance Criteria:

• Must meet established quality, safety, and environmental standards
• Maintain positive and even-tempered attitude
• Wear required personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Must meet established attendance policy and work overtime when required
• Must perform other duties and tasks as assigned by supervisor

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