EH&S Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Are you a self-driven person looking to advance your career as a high-impact player on a team? If so, we have an exciting challenge for you and your future!

Our culture is built on value commitments to innovation, quality, results, integrity, community, people, and collaboration that fosters a strong employee engagement, teamwork, safety and wellness. We offer a competitive benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, wellness programs, employee discounts, retirement plans, tuition reimbursement, ongoing development, advancement opportunities and more. 

Founded in 1846, today HP Hood is one of the largest and most trusted food and beverage manufacturers in the United States. Our portfolio of national and super-regional brands and licensed products includes Hood, Heluva Good, Lactaid, Blue Diamond Almond Breeze, Planet Oat and more.

Job Summary:

EHS professional position that provides technical and professional support services to operations staff with guidance and direction from the local Plant Manager and the assigned EHS rep.  Designs and delivers training, performs job hazard analysis and performs workplace safety inspections with guidance from the assigned EHS rep.  This is an on the floor (high visibility / floor presence) position. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintains facility training calendar and ensures training records are maintained per OSHA requirements. Facilitates applicable internal facility safety training using appropriate training materials (hands-on, PowerPoints, props, etc) as scheduled.
• Implements written EHS programs and company safety policies aligned with Federal & State requirements (ie, OSHA, EPA or the respective State agencies). Administer the local hearing conservation program per OSHA regulatory requirements.  Maintains and administers the facility written contractor safety manual.  Obtain/maintain an up to date knowledge of EHS standards and Workers' Comp requirements.
• Works directly with plant leadership to ensure facility monthly safety inspections are being completed. Makes recommendations to remedy noted deficiencies.
• Provides internal support for workers' compensation cases. Acts as facility safety contact for work comp claims questions, interfaces with insurance adjusters, medical professionals and injured workers.
• Provides hands-on guidance to facility managers & supervisors regarding incident reporting/investigation program to ensure company standards and process are met.
• Promotes a positive safety culture by developing and creating documents in Microsoft word, excel, power point to support positive employee communications & data delivery such as posters, mailings, and news regarding safety.
• Team with line managers to lead plant wide safety initiatives.
• Serve as co-chair for plant safety committee meetings.
• Facilitate new hire safety on-boarding for both plant and distribution employees.
• Assist Distribution Department with driver safety ride-a-longs and motor vehicle incident investigations.

Education and Experience:

• Requires a minimum of a BA/BS degree in occupational safety, science, engineering or related discipline plus 0-2 years of related experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office required (ppt, Word, xls).
• Knowledge of EPA and DOT standards preferred but not required.
• Experience in a manufacturing setting preferred, food & beverage is a plus.

Skills and Competencies:

• Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations
• Identifies hazards and resolves workplace safety problems in a timely manner.
• Seeks feedback to improve performance and exhibits ability to learn and apply new skills
• Inspires and motivates others to work safely, shows strong enthusiasm for workplace safety.

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Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience and location.

The pay range for this position is

$80,000—$90,000 USD

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HP Hood is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Female/Minority/Veteran/Disabled

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