EH&S Associate - 2025 Leadership Development Program

Avient Corporation
United States, Ohio, Avon Lake
33587 Walker Road (Show on map)
Apr 29, 2025
About Us Our purpose at Avient Corporation is to be an innovator of materials solutions that help our customers succeed, while enabling a sustainable world. Innovation goes far beyond materials science; it's powered by the passion, creativity, and diverse expertise of 9,000 professionals worldwide. Whether you're a finance wizard, a tech enthusiast, an operational powerhouse, an HR changemaker, or a trailblazer in materials development, you'll find your place at Avient. Join our global team and help shape the future with sustainable solutions that transform possibilities into realities. Your unique perspective could be the key to our next breakthrough! Job Summary We are seeking a motivated and ambitious EH&S Leadership Development Associate to join our team. This position is designed for early college graduates looking to jumpstart their careers in Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S). The Associate will participate in a comprehensive two-year leadership development program, gaining hands-on experience while supporting our EH&S initiatives. Essential Functions Assist in the development and implementation of EH&S policies and programs. Conduct site inspections, assessments and audits to identify hazards and ensure compliance with regulations. Support incident investigation processes and analyze data to recommend improvements. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to promote a culture of safety and environmental responsibility. Participate in and/or lead site safety committee meetings. Lead training sessions and workshops to enhance EH&S knowledge and skills. Assist in the preparation of reports and presentations for management. Engage in projects aimed at improving workplace safety and environmental performance. Other duties as assigned Education and Experience Bachelor's degree from an accredited university in Occupational Health, Safety, or a related field (recent graduates preferred). Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities. Willingness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced environment. Strong organizational skills. Basic knowledge of EH&S regulations and standards is a plus. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Willing to relocate and travel Physical Demands Lifting and Carrying: Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds, which may include safety equipment or materials. Walking/Standing: Frequent walking and standing during inspections or training sessions. Climbing: Ability to climb ladders or scaffolding to assess safety conditions at height. Stooping and Kneeling: Regular stooping or kneeling to inspect equipment or facilities. Vision: Good visual acuity for reading labels, safety signs, and conducting inspections. Hearing: Ability to hear and understand alarms, warnings, and verbal instructions in noisy environments. Dexterity: Good hand-eye coordination for operating safety equipment and tools. Environmental Tolerance: Ability to work in various environmental conditions, including outdoor settings, extreme temperatures, and hazardous locations with proper protective gear. Avient Leadership Behaviors We believe that all of our global employees are leaders and that the six most important behaviors for driving our strategy and culture are the same no matter if an employee is a leader of self, a leader of others, or a leader of the business. By playing to win, acting customer centric, driving innovation and profitable growth, collaborating seamlessly across Avient, and motivating and inspiring and developing others and yourself you will accelerate your ability to achieve Avient's strategic goals, to meet our customer needs, and to accomplish your career goals. At Avient, we believe a wide variety of thoughts, ideas and backgrounds gives us the creativity to be successful in a rapidly changing world. In support of this, we stress equality of opportunity for all qualified individuals in accordance with applicable laws. Decisions on hiring, promotion, development, compensation or advancement are based solely on a person's qualifications, abilities, experience and performance. Avient is an equal opportunity employer. We maintain a policy of non-discrimination in providing equal employment to all qualified employees and candidates regardless of race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, color, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, protected veteran's status, or other legally protected classification in accordance with applicable federal, state and local law. If you need an accommodation because of a disability to complete an online application, please contact the Avient HR Team by emailing, ApplicationAccommodation@Avient.com.