EHS Specialist

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

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