EHS Specialist

Job Responsibilities

• Facilitates the development of a strong EHS culture.
• Coaches all levels of employees to achieve best-in-class EHS performance.
• Reviews and updates safety policies and procedures as needed.
• Executes EHS related audits and inspections to verify compliance and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Manages corrective actions identified through audits and inspections to closure.
• Promotes safety awareness and culture throughout the facility on all shifts.
• Investigates and assists with managing workers compensation, liability, or property claims.
• Participates in facility safety committees.
• Administers EHS related training classes.
• Represents the company during federal, state, and local safety inspections.
• Tracks and reports EHS metrics and data.
• Communicates EHS metrics and goals to facility leadership and hourly employees.
• Applies appropriate safety procedures in practice.

Experience & Skills

• 1-3 years of experience in related field preferred.
• Strong understanding of safety regulations and standards.
• Excellent proficiency in all Microsoft Office Suite Products.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to train and motivate staff.
• Proficiency in safety management systems and compliance tracking.

Compensation & Benefits

• Eligible to participate in the company annual discretionary bonus plan based on company and individual performance.
• Comprehensive total rewards package including:
• Comprehensive paid time off (sick, vacation, holidays and other programs)
• 401k with matching company contributions
• A full suite of benefits (medical, dental, vision, life, disability and other voluntary coverages)
• Opportunities for professional development

Work Environment

• Manufacturing plant environment with noise, extreme temperatures, and significant movement of powered equipment, people, and conveyors.
• Typical food manufacturing facility work conditions.
• Physical demands including lifting to 50 pounds, frequent and/or infrequent bending, squatting, pushing, pulling, stretching/reaching, use of hands or fingers, talking, hearing, feeling objects, tools, controls, and standing/walking on concrete flooring.
• May require the physical ability to stand/walk for greater than 4 hours.