EHS Specialist

At Pacific Seafood, we do more than just provide the world with the healthiest proteins on the planet. We cultivate a work environment that listens to our team members, nurtures potential, embraces diversity, and values innovative thinking. As a leader in the seafood industry, we know that the key to our success is based on the commitment to excellence displayed by each of our team members.

Support the facility in the duties related to the management and continued implementation of Pacific Seafood’s Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Programs. Manage on-the-job injury claims and documentation, facilitate orientations and trainings, conduct facility inspections and audits, perform follow-up on action items, and oversee timely reporting. Assist in maintaining the facility’s environmental compliance programs and maintain accurate records. Communicate and collaborate with Support EHS team to ensure consistency and compliance.

Duties include but not limited to:

• Be a role model in projecting and applying The Pacific Group Diamond Philosophy (Productivity, Quality, Excellence and Teamwork) and promote teamwork at all times.
• Continually improve, evaluate, implement, and maintain EHS policies and procedures to protect employees and comply with company, state, federal and local regulations.
• Conduct daily site walkthroughs, document deficiencies, and coordinate with the appropriate party to remediate or implement corrective action.
• Perform on-site workers’ compensation claims management, e.g., investigation, root-cause analysis, reporting, medical follow-up, etc.
• Schedule and facilitate mandatory EHS trainings and certifications. Identify, further develop, and deliver training programs in a manner that raises employee’s awareness and enables employees and supervisors to work safely and in compliance with external and internal policies and regulations.
• Conduct safety orientations and assist with team member onboarding, including collection and documentation of pre-employment drug screening.
• Monitor, order, and distribute First Aid Supplies and PPE.
• Attend scheduled management meetings and EHS meetings, either in person or remotely.
• Plan, coordinate, and facilitate Safety Committee meetings and initiatives.
• Implement, maintain, and facilitate safety recognition program.
• Coordinate and facilitate inspections by regulatory agencies and customers.
• Oversee chemical management program including documentation, purchasing, storage, usage, compliance, labeling, and disposal of chemicals.
• Conduct and document inspections for equipment, e.g., cranes, hoists, scissor lifts, PIT, LOTO points, etc.
• Maintain all documents, logs, and permits in accordance with internal and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain regular communication with Team Member Services and Support EHS regarding claims management and safety issues.
• Facilitate all required data collection, documentation, maintenance, reporting, and training for wastewater, stormwater, and/or air permits.
• Transport samples to laboratories, if necessary, using company vehicle or mileage reimbursement.
• Assist in emergency response and first aid, when needed.
• Perform other duties, as assigned.

The requirements listed below are representative of the qualifications necessary to successfully perform the job:

• Associate’s degree in occupational health and safety, physical science, environmental science or related field from an accredited university or college.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience with OSHA, EPA, and state environmental agency compliance.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience with facilitating safety and environmental duties and responsibilities.
• Valid driver’s license.

• Background in food processing, general industry, manufacturing, or similar industry.
• Bachelor’s degree in occupational health and safety, physical science, environmental science, or related field from an accredited university or college.
• Previous experience with worker’s compensation claims management.

• CPR/First Aid Certification or ability to become certified…