EHS Specialist

Description

What you will do

• Foster a safe work environment and lead by example, adhering to and enforcing all safety and regulatory procedures. Promptly acting on unsafe situations.

• Immediately report potential food safety or product quality issues to the management staff or shift supervisor.

• At least 70% of time is spent in the production environment supporting a variety of EHS activities which can including:

• Managing employee's safety concerns

• Workplace Inspections

• Risk Assessments – New and Updating

• Safety Walks with different teams and Plant Leadership

• Contractor Inspections

• Programmed Safety Focused Audits

• Management of Change (Machines, work areas, etc.)

• Updating safety communications and contractor safety boards

• Perform weekly inspections of Hazardous Waste Storage Areas

• Perform Stormwater Inspections

• Sign Waste Manifests

• Perform environmental/DOT training

• Prepare and submit required reports monthly/quarterly/semiannual/annually.

• Chemical approval review for safety and environmental impacts

• Gather/record environmental data (Monthly air emissions, Oxidizer readings, etc.)

• Periodic review of government websites for regulation changes

• The balance of time is used for administrative tasks such as:

• Leads Safety Team

• Ensuring local authorities, regulations, rules and codes, programs and policies related to safety are observed. Including interfacing with authorities when required and ensuring accurate record keeping and reporting.

• Participating in corporate safety audits and follow up.

• Ensuring accident/injury investigations are completed, causes of incidents are identified and preventive action steps are completed.

• Coordinating with Human Resources to ensure that all required safety training is developed, scheduled, conducted and managed according to an established timeline.

• Support development of plant and individual safety goals and gathering safety metric data

Education / professional background

• Bachelor's degree in Safety or Environmental or other related field preferred.

• 1-2 years of related experience is preferred

What we have to offer

• Opportunity to be part of a dynamic and highly motivating work environment where you can develop your potential and launch an exciting career

• Development opportunities where your input makes a difference. A competitive compensation package, 401K plan and flexible benefits that are customizable to you and your family’s needs

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Qualifications

Education

Preferred

• Associates or better

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Job Category: Environmental Health and Safety

Full-Time