Environmental Health & Safety; EHS Technician

Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Technician

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$52,000.00/yr - $60,000.00/yr

Schweid & Sons is a family‑owned and operated premium ground beef company with a proud heritage spanning four generations. We supply top‑quality beef to Retail, Food service, and National Account customers across the U.S. and are committed to quality, customer service, and innovation in protein manufacturing.

As the EHS Technician, you will report to the EHS Specialist and be an integral part of our safety team, responsible for executing daily and annual safety programs, conducting training, and supporting audits and inspections. You’ll work directly with all departments to ensure our workplace remains safe, compliant, and aligned with regulatory and company standards.

Day‑to‑Day Responsibilities:

• Safety Walks:
  Perform daily safety walks throughout the facility (interior & exterior).
• Incident & Accident Reporting:
  Maintain detailed records of incidents; submit reports to insurance when necessary.
• PPE Compliance:
  Monitor employees and temps for required PPE such as safety‑toe shoes, hard hats, hearing and eye protection.
• Forklift Training:
  Deliver classroom and hands‑on training and evaluations for forklift operators.
• Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) Training:
  Conduct classroom and hands‑on training for machine operators, maintenance techs, and supervisors.
• Monthly Safety Training:
  Lead and track monthly safety and food safety training for all employees.

• OSHA 300 Reporting:
  Complete and submit OSHA injury records annually.
• SQF Training Audit:
  Ensure all required training (GMP, Allergen, Facility Defense, Foreign Material Exclusion) is complete before SQF audits.
• Fire Equipment Audits:
  Coordinate annual inspections with City Fire (NJ – April) and Alliance (GA – February).
• Fire Marshal Inspections:
  Support annual site inspections and updates of fire safety documentation and schematics.

• Assist in the development, launching, and supporting of the safety committees at the NJ location.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to implement ongoing safety and food training.
• Roll out Behavior‑Based Safety (BBS) Observations to enhance injury prevention.
• Assist with refining the safety‑focused onboarding program for new hires.

• 2+ years of experience in an EHS role within a manufacturing or distribution environment. Food manufacturing experience preferred.
• Bilingual – Spanish/English preferred.
• Strong understanding of OSHA regulations and workplace hazard identification.
• OSHA General Industry Certification.
• CPR and First Aid certified.
• Familiarity with safety platforms like Alchemy and HRIS systems.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities under deadlines.
• Experience with delivering training content and comfortable presenting to large groups.
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

• The expected compensation for this role is $52,000 - $60,000 per year, depending on experience and qualifications.
• Time Off: PTO, Safe & Sick Time, and Paid Holidays.
• Health Benefits:
  
  Medical, vision, dental, HRA and voluntary disability benefits.
• Financial Benefits:
  
  401(k) + employer match and life insurance.
• Location:
  
  This is an on‑site role located in Carlstadt, New Jersey.
• Environment:
  Our facility is refrigerated. In this role you will be exposed to < 40 degrees for multiple hours of the day.