EHS Specialist

** Description*
* ** 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 employee's 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*
* + Bachelor's 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

** Qualifications*
* ** Education*
* ** Preferred*
* + Associates or better

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** Job Category:
** Environmental Health and Safety

Full-Time