Environmental Health Safety Specialist

Environmental, Health & Safety Specialist Department: Environmental, Health & Safety / Safety Reports To: Vice President, Environmental Health & Safety Key Responsibilities EHS Program Management Develop, implement, maintain, and continuously improve EHS policies, procedures, programs, and training materials. Support new-hire safety orientation and annual/refresher safety training. Monitor regulatory developments and communicate relevant OSHA, EPA, state, and local requirements to site leadership. Evaluate workplace hazards and recommend appropriate engineering, administrative, and PPE controls. Track EHS performance metrics, trends, and KPIs. Prepare EHS reports and presentations for management review. Maintain accurate and audit-ready EHS documentation. Safety Inspections, Audits & Risk Management Conduct routine safety inspections, audits, and workplace risk assessments. Inspect production areas, sanitation areas, maintenance shops, warehouses, coolers, freezers, loading docks, and chemical storage areas. Evaluate hazards associated with machinery, automated equipment, material handling, sanitation chemicals, thermal processes, refrigerated environments, and production activities. Identify unsafe conditions and behaviors and recommend corrective actions. Track corrective and preventive actions through verified closure. Partner with operational leaders to ensure safety controls remain effective and sustainable. Incident Investigation & Injury Prevention Lead or support investigations of workplace injuries, illnesses, near misses, and other incidents. Conduct root-cause analysis and identify contributing factors. Develop corrective and preventive action plans and monitor completion. Identify recurring incident trends and recommend proactive prevention strategies. Maintain OSHA injury and illness records, including OSHA 300 logs and related documentation. Support workers' compensation-related safety activities as required. Communicate incident findings and prevention recommendations to management and employees. Regulatory Compliance Support compliance with applicable OSHA, EPA, fire code, workers' compensation, state, local, and company requirements . Maintain records and documentation required for internal and external audits. Support regulatory inspections and respond to requests for EHS documentation. Maintain records related to: Safety inspections and audits Assist with maintaining compliance with applicable environmental permits and reporting requirements. Safety Training & Employee Development Deliver safety training to employees, supervisors, contractors, and other personnel. Develop and update training materials based on operational and regulatory requirements. Provide training and coaching on topics including: Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) Machine Guarding Forklift and Pedestrian Safety Chemical Handling Emergency Response Ergonomics Slip, Trip & Fall Prevention Confined Space Awareness General Workplace Safety Coach supervisors and frontline leaders on hazard recognition, safe work practices, and safety accountability. Promote employee engagement and participation in safety initiatives. Emergency Preparedness & Response Support site emergency preparedness and response programs. Maintain and update emergency response procedures and evacuation plans. Coordinate and participate in emergency drills. Support spill response procedures and preparedness. Assist with ammonia/refrigeration-related emergency response coordination, where applicable. Support first-aid and emergency response activities. Participate in incident response outside normal business hours when required. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering, Food Science, or a related field . Equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered. 2–4 years of EHS experience , preferably within: Food manufacturing Food processing Cold storage Warehouse operations Industrial manufacturing or production Working knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and applicable state and local safety/environmental regulations . Hands‑on experience with: Safety inspections and audits Incident investigations Root‑cause analysis Corrective‑action management Employee safety training Understanding of common food‑production hazards, including: Sharp tools Automated machinery Forklifts and powered industrial trucks Refrigerated and freezer environments Repetitive‑motion activities Lockout/Tagout requirements Strong written and verbal communication skills. Strong organizational, analytical, documentation, and problem‑solving abilities. Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint . Familiarity with EHS management systems, EHS reporting platforms, or Learning Management Systems (LMS). Preferred Qualifications Candidates with the following certifications, knowledge, or experience are strongly preferred: Associate Safety Professional (ASP) Certified Safety Professional (CSP) Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM)

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