Role OverviewThe Environmental, Health & Safety Specialist is responsible for implementing and maintaining programs that ensure a safe, healthy, and compliant production environment. This role develops and monitors EHS programs within a food manufacturing setting, conducts inspections and audits, delivers employee training, investigates incidents, and supports compliance with applicable OSHA, EPA, state, local, and company requirements.
What You Will Do
Key responsibilities include EHS program management, inspections, audits & risk management, incident investigation & prevention, regulatory compliance, training & development, environmental programs, emergency preparedness, and cross-functional partnership.
Why It Might Be a Fit
The ideal candidate will have a strong knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and applicable state and local safety and environmental requirements, as well as experience conducting safety audits, incident investigations, risk assessments, corrective action follow-up, and employee training.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering, Food Science, or a related field
- 2-4 years of EHS experience, preferably in food manufacturing, food processing, cold storage, warehouse, or industrial production environments
- Working knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and applicable state and local safety and environmental requirements
- Experience conducting safety audits, incident investigations, risk assessments, corrective action follow-up, and employee training
- Knowledge of food production hazards including wet floors, hot surfaces, sharp tools, automated equipment, sanitation chemicals, forklifts, refrigerated areas, repetitive motion, and LOTO requirements
- Strong communication, documentation, organizational, and problem-solving skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and familiarity with safety management systems, EHS reporting tools, or learning management systems
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Benefits package
- Opportunities for professional growth and development
- Collaborative and dynamic work environment
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