EHS Specialist

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 employees 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

• Bachelors 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