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Environmental, Health, and Safety (EH&S) Specialist - PM Shift

FreshDirect

Bronx, NY

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$66,300–$70,820 Per Year
SKILLS
Auditing, Communication Skills, Compensation and Benefits, Corrective Action, Data Collection, Distribution Services, Documentation, English Language, Environmental Health, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Fire Alarm, Fitness, Forklift, Interpersonal Skills, Inventory Management, Investigative Reports, Legal, MTA, Maintain Compliance, Manufacturing, Microsoft Office, Multilingual, Multitasking, OSHA, Operational Improvement, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Project/Program Management, Regulatory Requirements, Risk Management, Safety Compliance, Safety Systems, Safety Training, Safety/Work Safety, Spanish Language, Systems Administration/Management, Team Player, Time Management, Training/Teaching, Trend Analysis, Warehousing, Willing to Travel, Writing Skills, eCommerce
LOCATION
Bronx, NY
POSTED
Today
Description

The Role

The Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) Specialist supports FreshDirect's manufacturing, warehouse, transportation, and express sites across Manhattan, Brooklyn, and the Bronx. Reporting to the Director of EH&S, this role plays akey part in building and sustaining a strong safety culture. The Specialist will help develop, implement, and maintain the company's EH&S programs while ensuring compliance with OSHA, DOT, EPA, FDNY, and other regulatory requirements.

What You'll Do
  • Perform daily EH&S inspections across all sites to ensure compliance with state, local, and federal safety requirements.
  • Conduct routine audits of safety systems and departmental processes for OSHA and DOT compliance.
  • Recommend operational improvements to mitigate risk and address deficiencies.
  • Lead incident investigations, including employee/witness interviews, documentation, data gathering, and corrective action recommendations.
  • Complete accurate incident reports and ensure all incidents are logged and communicated appropriately.
  • Review departmental investigation reports to confirm corrective actions have been completed and hazards eliminated.
  • Support all departments with safety training, including behavioral-based and job-specific programs.
  • Maintain adequate inventories of PPE across all locations.
  • Prepare and present safety data, performance indicators, and trend reports.
  • Deliver core safety messaging aligned with the Mission Zero initiative, targeting zero lost-time injuries.
  • Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.
What You'll Bring

Required
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
  • 3+ years of hands-on safety and compliance experience in a busy warehouse, manufacturing, or distribution environment.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and thrive as a team player.
  • Ability to travel within the NYC region.
Desired
  • Knowledge of OSHA, DOT, EPA, NYC, and FDNY requirements.
  • Bilingual English/Spanish.
  • OSHA-30 General Industry certification.
  • FDNY Certificates of Fitness:
    • S-95 - Supervision of Fire Alarm Systems
    • F-01 - Fire Guard for Impairment
  • Experience operating forklifts or powered industrial trucks.
General Skills
  • Strong interpersonal, influencing, verbal, and written communication abilities across all levels of the organization.
  • Ability to train others in classroom or onsite settings.
  • Strong multitasking capabilities and comfort managing concurrent projects under deadlines.
  • High motivation and passion for safety excellence.
  • Strong presentation skills.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

Salary Range: $66,300-$70,820

What You'll Love About Working Here

Total Rewards & Benefits

• Competitive compensation, equity, and benefits - we take care of our people so they can do their best work.

• Time Off: PTO, Safe & Sick Time, and Paid Holidays.

• Health Benefits: Medical, Vision, Dental, and Voluntary Disability coverage.

• Financial Benefits: 401(k) with employer match and Life Insurance.

• Location: Our state-of-the-art Bronx campus features an on-site gym, cafeteria, and employee market. We offer free on-site parking and an employee shuttle service from nearby MTA stations.

• People Investment: We provide job training and leadership development programs to support professional growth and partner with local colleges to offer tuition discounts.

• Perks: Enjoy a 20% employee discount on FreshDirect online orders and our wine store. Our on-site employee market offers substantial product markdowns, and we host regular vendor spotlights and engagement events so employees can experience our products firsthand.

Our Culture

We embrace an in-office culture, composed of individuals who thrive on the collaboration and energy that comes from working together in a shared space. We are looking for people who excel in this environment, where physical presence enhances connections and engagement. At FreshDirect, we've created an environment that thrives on teamwork, where associates can innovate, grow, and have successful careers. Many of our leaders have successfully come up through our ranks. Because of our team's extraordinary efforts, we are a leading innovator in the e-commerce and grocery industries.

Equal Opportunity

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Fresh Direct, LLC and its affiliates do not discriminate against applicants or employees because of their race, color, citizenship status, national origin, ancestry, gender, disability, sexual orientation, age, religion, creed, marital status, veteran status, domestic violence victim status, political affiliation, or any other factor protected by federal, state, or local law.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the Team member(s) assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of individuals in this position. Position Expectations may be subject to change as the needs of the organization

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About the Company

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FreshDirect

FreshDirect is the northeast's leading online fresh food grocer, delivering directly to customers throughout seven states, including the New York City, Philadelphia, and District of Columbia metropolitan areas. FreshDirect is committed to sourcing the freshest and best-tasting meat, fish, produce, and specialty items through direct relationships with suppliers, growers, and farmers. FreshDirect is proud to have joined the multi-national grocery and technology organization, Ahold Delhaize, at the beginning of 2021. This acquisition will fuel FreshDirect’s growth as a leading eCommerce grocer in the United States.

From the beginning, FreshDirect has set out to provide something different. We are a community partner with a mission to deliver the highest quality and service that customers can find. This is an environment in which associates can innovate, grow and have successful careers—most of our leaders have come up through our ranks. And thanks to our team’s extraordinary efforts, we are a leading innovator in the e-commerce and grocery industries. 
 

Why choose FreshDirect? 

We're a company that thrives on teamwork. Our evolution is driven by our passionate employees and investment in perfecting the technology that lets us deliver the highest-quality food. Our state-of-the-art facility creates an environment for innovation. We support our employees with on-the-job training for plant employees and drivers, team-building activities, workplace recognition opportunities, and by encouraging direct relationships with our suppliers in the field.  

Great people deserve great perks. We offer comprehensive benefits, plus many workplace extras, including: 

  • A flexible and generous paid time off plan 
  • 20% off at freshdirect.com and significant markdowns at our employee market 
  • 24-hour access to the FreshDirect shuttle between our Bronx headquarters and the subway 
  • Regular events and barbecues for employees 

 

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Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the Team member(s) assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of individuals in this position. Position Descriptions may be subject to change as the needs of the organization change. 

As an EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER, FreshDirect does not discriminate against applicants or employees because of their race, color, citizenship status, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, sexual orientation, age religion, creed, marital status, veteran status, domestic violence victim status, familial status, or on any other basis prohibited by law. Furthermore, FreshDirect will not discriminate against any applicant or employee because they are disabled, a disabled veteran, or a veteran of the Vietnam era, provided they are qualified and meets the requirements established by FreshDirect for the job. 

COMPANY SIZE
2,500 to 4,999 employees
INDUSTRY
Retail
FOUNDED
1999
WEBSITE
http://www.freshdirect.com/jobs