Ehs Specialist

environmental, health, and safety (ehs) - specialist environmental, health, and safety (ehs) specialist

location:on-site, 18511 s. Broadwick st., rancho dominguez, ca 90220
department:safety, security & loss prevention
schedule:full-time / exempt / on-site
salary:$70,000–$90,000 annually, doe
reports to:corporate manager of safety, security & loss prevention

santa monica seafood, established in 1939, is the largest seafood-only distributor in the southwestern united states. With a commitment to quality, sustainability, and food safety, we serve a diverse clientele across the nation. Our rancho dominguez facility is a state-of-the-art 120,000 sq. Ft. Headquarters dedicated to processing and distributing premium seafood products.

the ehs specialist will support the corporate manager of safety, security & loss prevention in the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the company's environmental, health, and safety (ehs) programs.

this position will have a strong focus on osha and environmental compliance
, including regulatory inspections, audits, hazard identification, incident investigations, training, recordkeeping, corrective actions, and environmental compliance activities. The ehs specialist will work closely with management and employees to promote a safe and compliant workplace and support a strong culture of safety and environmental responsibility.

• support the corporate manager of safety, security & loss prevention in maintaining compliance with applicable corporate, local, state, and federal ehs regulations, with a primary focus on osha and environmental compliance
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• conduct regular facility safety inspections, compliance audits, hazard assessments, and risk assessments.
• identify potential workplace hazards and recommend appropriate corrective actions.
• track corrective actions and follow up with responsible parties to ensure timely completion.
• assist with regulatory inspections, audits, and responses to regulatory findings.
• maintain accurate ehs records, documentation, reports, and regulatory files.
• monitor changes in applicable osha and environmental regulations and communicate relevant requirements to management.
• support the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of ehs policies, procedures, and programs.

• support environmental compliance programs and initiatives applicable to company operations.
• assist with compliance related to hazardous materials, hazardous waste, stormwater, wastewater, air quality, chemical management, and other applicable environmental requirements
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• assist with maintaining environmental permits, regulatory records, inspections, reporting, and corrective actions.
• coordinate with outside environmental consultants, vendors, and regulatory agencies as necessary.
• support environmental inspections, assessments, sampling, and reporting activities as required.
• maintain environmental compliance documentation and ensure required records are complete and up to date.
• identify opportunities to reduce environmental risks and improve compliance and sustainability practices.

• support the development and implementation of safety programs and procedures.
• write and develop materials for new safety programs and review and update existing programs as needed.
• prepare and distribute safety program materials, instructional materials, handouts, evaluation forms, and visual aids.
• maintain and update safety training programs.
• conduct safety training sessions, including forklift and other applicable safety training.
• provide ehs orientation and training to new hires.
• train managers, supervisors, and leads on applicable safety…