Safety​/Environmental Specialist

Job Location:

UNITED STATES SUGAR MANUFACTURING

Job Description and Responsibilities

Employees are our most valuable asset. When we succeed, our employees succeed. Many have an ownership stake in our privately held business through the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). As we grow, we hire new employees who are knowledgeable, energetic and committed to keeping us on the cutting-edge of our industry. We reward them with challenging work, opportunities to learn and grow, competitive compensation, a comprehensive benefits package and a supportive work environment where safety is our top priority.

Under the direction of the Safety Manager, the Safety Coordinator will be responsible for assisting with tasks related to safety, health, and environmental hazards in the workplace as well as administrative needs for recordkeeping, training, safety job walks, and ensuring USSC Manufacturing EHS compliance.

Identify best practices and lead continuous improvement initiatives to reduce work process risks, raise safety awareness, and improve safe work practices

Ability to work with latest technology, including apps, HIS equipment, EHS software, electronic devices, video editing software, et al.

Lead by example in terms of engaged Safety Culture and foster a work environment that supports safe and healthy practices.

Willing to work weekends when needed, Participate in stand –by duty roster ( once every 3 weeks)
Familiar with and/or willing to learn hazardous waste regulations and regulatory compliance requirements

Attend spill training, DOT training and all other regulatory compliance trainings as required.

Conduct or coordinate worker training in areas such as safety laws and regulations, hazardous condition monitoring, and proper use of safety equipment

Perform safety audits and inspect facilities, machinery, and equipment to identify and correct potential hazards, and to ensure regulation

Issue corrective actions and see to their compliance/closure.

Investigate industrial accidents, near-miss incidents, and occupational injuries to determine causes, install preventive measures, and manage return-to-work activities

Provide technical advice, coaching, guidance, and mentoring to employees on safety initiatives and necessary changes

Work within company policy as outlined in the Employee Handbook and in compliment with the EHS Manual and OSHA Safety rules

Support investigations of work related incidents, accidents, injuries, environmental impacts, and unsafe working conditions. Prepare, review and report findings from the investigation

Support the determination and implementation of preventive measures and develop recommendations to improve safety policies and programs.

Support mission to standardize programs and develop best practices across the corporate footprint and share with franchise network as needed

Observe working practices and consult the risk assessment plan to determine the standard use by worker, distribute and control the usage of personal protective equipment (PPE)
Conduct job hazard analysis (JHA) to drill down on tasks, assess risk profile, and recommend mitigation measures in partnership with key stakeholders

Assess equipment (PPE) selected for purchase in continuous quality improvement context to ensure the PPE meets the safety requirements/standards and recommend corrections or changes prior to purchase as needed

Perform the necessary training or be willing to attend the train the trainer course required to train personnel on the safe operation of company vehicles, including forklifts, powered industrial trucks, tele-handlers, scissors lifts, boom lifts, and skid steers.

Inspect fire protection equipment and other emergency equipment, including emergency eyewash stations, drench showers, AED’s, First Aid Kits, and Spill Kits All other duties as assigned by the EHS Specialist and EHS Manager Requirements

Relevant Bachelor’s degree from an accredited University or College.
2-5 years of experience in the health and safety at the plant level.

Applied knowledge of health and safety laws and regulations

Interest in pursuing certifications in environmental,…