Environmental, Health, and Safety Specialist

Do you love snacks? Are you looking to join an ever evolving and rapidly growing team? PIM Brands might just be exactly what you’re looking for! At PIM, We Make The Brands You Love®. Our portfolio of products, from Welch’s® Fruit Snacks to Sun-Maid® Chocolate Raisins and Sour Jacks® Sour Candies are enjoyed by millions of consumers every day. And when it comes to careers, we seek talented, results-oriented individuals who want to play a part in building amazing brands and products while working in a collaborative, dynamic, and fast-paced office environment. At PIM, you can make an immediate and lasting contribution to help grow iconic snack and confectionery brands, no matter your area of expertise. We are looking for a Environmental, Health, and Safety Specialist interested in a career with a top ranked and growing snack company, to join our HR department at PIM’s Somerset New Jersey location. This position will report to our EHS Manager. 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. Duties And Responsibilities 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 inspection for EHS Compliance Assist with maintaining detailed log 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 Follow PIM Brands GMP and EHS Policies and Procedures and monitor associates for adherence with the same. All other duties assigned by management Minimum Requirements & 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 year’s 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 Work Environment 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 We Are Proud To Offer The pay range for this position is $70,000.00-80,000.00. PIM Brands takes into consideration a wide range of factors that are utilized in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, qualifications and education, and other business and organizational needs. Comprehensive benefits package - EFFECTIVE DAY 1, Including medical, dental, vision, disability, insurance plans and much more Total compensation package including bonus, 401(k) plan match and other incentives (*based on eligibility and position) Diverse range of benefit choices tailored to support you in making optimal decisions for yourself, your loved ones, and your preferred way of life Personal time off, vacation time, floating days and observed holidays Business casual dress Entrepreneurial and innovative culture offering the opportunity for internal career advancement Professional development and training opportunities offered across the organization Worksite The PIM Brands manufacturing site is located in Somerset, New Jersey The PIM Brands manfucaturing site is operational 24 hours a day, 7 days a week The position requires working on site Awards & Accolades America’s Best Workplaces - 2026 Best Places to Work in NJ – 2025 Advocate of the Year Award - 2024 Recognized by NJBIA - State-of-the-Art Manufacturing Facility and in Research/Development - 2024 Recognized by New Jersey Business Magazine - 2024 Top 50 Employer in New Jersey #10 Candy Company in North America #26 Global Candy Company Makers of Welch’s - #1 Fruit Snack in U.S. Top 100 Privately Owned Company in the Metro NYC Market PIM Brands is an Equal Opportunity Employer PIM Brands is an e-Verify Employer #J-18808-Ljbffr