Environmental, Safety & Health Coach - 2nd & 3rd shift - Athens, GA

Career Area:

Operations

Job Description:

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other.  We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here – we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.

Are you ready to build what matters?  Build More Than Machines. Build a Career. 

Caterpillar Inc. is currently seeking an EHS Coach to provide support to Operations, EHS, and Manufacturing Engineers. The EHS Coach will assist the team with the following activities in addition to special assignments/projects. Position includes a wage of $28.75/hour including a 8%-night shift premium, quarterly goal sharing program and a comprehensive benefit program that begins on Day 1.

Watch our video to see our Athens Team build top-of-the-line excavators and tractors.

In this role you may be expected to:

• Provide spot safety coaching with employees
• Assist with resolution of Safety Continuous Improvement Cards
• Verify hoist/lifting tackle inspections
• Audit Lifting Plans for Sign Off & Content
• Train New Employees on Hands-On Crane Safety & Overview Presentation
• Perform & Review all HOP's conducted and follow up on action items
• Conduct Safety/Ergo Checklist
• Review and audit SFMEA’s and Job Hazard Analysis (Current Production & NPI (MHE T4F, Fire Plow, 2 Way Dozer, SSLGP, etc.)
• Assist with accident or near miss investigations including root cause analysis
• Work with Manufacturing Engineer's on new tooling and workstation set up
• Perform REBA assessments
• Audit operation of prime product in Off-Line & Testing per Safe Operating Procedures
• Attend, as well as speak, at PIDs and Review Safety Incidents
• Participate on Safety Walks with Engineering, EHS, Operations and the Evaluation Process / Follow-up on Walks
• Participate in Initial Response with Cross Functional Team to all safety incidents and assist in development of ICA and PCA
• Assist with spill response
• Monitor Contractor Safety
• Provide summaries to leadership

Administrative Duties:

• Attend Safety Team Meetings
• Participate in Safety Stand Downs
• Categorize all safety incidents into Focus Four categories
• Update safety boards and create new safety initiatives
• Provide required instructor led safety training - New Hire Orientation
• Develop Safe Job Procedures based off of SFMEA Review and Create updates in Geneo Standard Work
• Participate in all reviews of layout changes (MHE & STTT) to evaluate safety and ergonomics, along with develop baseline with current layout
• Participate in annual review of lifting tackle and verify new tags have been attached
• Participate in review of any modifications to existing lifting tackle or new designs for feedback as well as participate in the validation
• Attend SWO meetings
• Learn how to conduct training for prime product operators

Basic qualifications:

• Must be able to work in team environments
• Must have Intermediate proficiency (Basic skills/knowledge. Capable of functioning independently in Microsoft Office Applications
   

Physical Requirements (with or without reasonable accommodation):

• Willing and able to sit or stand for prolonged periods
• Willing and able to perform repetitive operations
• Willing and able to lift up to 35 lbs.

Top candidates will also have:

• Experience in Environmental Health & Safety
• Experience as a Team Lead/Supervisor
• Environmental Health & Safety team participation (ex. Safety Committee, First Responder, Spill Response Team Member, etc.)
• Experience handling non-hazardous and hazardous wastes
• Safety Rapid Improvement Workshop participation
• Further education

Additional Information: Resumes are highly encouraged.  Failure to attach a resume may lead application to not be considered. Successful candidates must pass an online assessment prior to interview. This is a 2nd or 3rd shift hourly position with an entry rate of pay of $28.75/hr. 8%-night shift premium included, quarterly goal sharing program and a comprehensive benefit program that begins on Day 1. 

2nd Shift Hours -:

FABS- Monday-Thursday, 3:00 pm-2:30 am

Assembly- Monday-Thursday, 5 pm – 3:30 am

3rd Shift Hours:

Logistics Sunday- Thursday, 11pm- 7:30 am

Employee benefit details

Our goal at Caterpillar is for you to have a rewarding career. Here you earn more than just an hourly wage, because we value your performance, we offer a total rewards package that provides day one benefits (medical, dental, vision, RX, and 401K) along with the potential of a quarterly bonus. Additional benefits include paid holidays and paid time off (prorated based upon hire date).

Summary Pay Range:

$26.62 - $33.25

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar. 

Benefits:

Subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of benefits.

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits*

• Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)*

• 401(k) savings plans*

• Health Savings Account (HSA)*

• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)*

• Health Lifestyle Programs*

• Employee Assistance Program*

• Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts*

• Career Development*

• Incentive bonus*

• Disability benefits

• Life Insurance

• Parental leave

• Adoption benefits

• Tuition Reimbursement

       

* These benefits also apply to part-time employees

Posting Dates:

April 23, 2026 - May 6, 2026

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.     

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.  Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.

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