Environmental, Health & Safety Specialist

Job Overview

This position is a supporting role reporting to the Environmental, Health & Safety Manager. The incumbent supports operations for Environmental, Health & Safety matters, creating real value for the organization by supporting identifying and mitigating risk and assisting in regulatory matters.

• Maintain compliance with all Federal, State, County and Local Environmental, Health and Safety Regulations, including OSHA, NJDEP, NJDCA and MCUA, in all actions, procedures and policies.
• Support monitoring and maintaining compliance with all Federal, State, County and Local Environmental, Health and Safety Regulations, including OSHA, NJDEP, NJDCA and MCUA, in all actions, procedures and policies.
• Perform weekly, monthly and annual inspections for EHS Compliance.
• Aid in maintaining detailed logs of incidents across all sites.
• Attend Safety Committee meetings, take minutes and ensure necessary paperwork is prepared for meetings.
• Provide input to develop and implement necessary EHS Policies & Procedures.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years in Safety, Security, and Environmental Compliance in manufacturing; Food & Beverage experience preferred.
• OSHA 30 Certification; OSHA 511 preferred.
• AED/CPR/First Aid certified with medical experience.
• Certifications in EHS topics such as LOTO, Forklift, Confined Space.
• Industrial Hygiene expertise (airborne hazards: dust, chemicals, mold, bacteria).
• In-depth knowledge of OSHA General Industry and environmental standards.
• Fire Safety experience.
• Applied Ergonomics knowledge.
• Risk assessment and facility improvement skills.
• Security principles in industrial settings.
• Ability to thrive in fast-paced, high-pressure environments.
• Influencing peers and strong communication skills.
• Willing to work all shifts; self-motivated and independent with a sense of urgency.

Education, Experience And Training

• Bachelor’s degree in biological science, chemistry, microbiology, food science or manufacturing strongly preferred.
• Master’s Degree preferred.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in QA/QC, food laboratory and/or food and beverage production required.
• Experience in the implementation of SQF Level 2 or 3 Program.
• HACCP and SQF Certified.
• Food industry experience required.
• Computer proficiency and skills in EXCEL, Word, Microsoft Office and other software programs.
• Must possess excellent analytical, problem-solving and organization skills.
• Willing to be trained.
• Ability to read, speak, and write English is essential, fluent in Spanish and/or English are preferred.

Worksite

• Main office at PIM Brands Pierce Street Location in Somerset, NJ.
• Regular visits between PIM Brands Cottontail & Randolph Locations in Somerset, NJ.
• Occasional visits to PIM Brands Headquarters in Park Ridge, NJ.