Environmental Health & Safety Specialist

Core Power®

responsibilities:

• Oversees and administers the Health and Safety systems for the facility which includes the daily management and reporting of the locations safety performance; provides expert guidance and consultation to management in all aspects health and safety compliance.
• Implements health & safety programs, services, strategies, and initiatives that are responsive to the needs of the company’s facilities and guarantees close integration with overall company policy; monitors program efficiency, develops reporting procedures and other methods to measure success, and revises processes and procedures as necessary to improve program effectiveness.
• Provides day-to-day guidance and support to management regarding health & safety practices, interpretation of company health and safety policies, problem resolution, and compliance with federal and state law; develops and maintains written departmental procedures to guide management in the application of established health and safety processes and documentation.
• Performs monthly Safety Inspections.
• Performs formal incident reviews for all incidents that result in a Workers Compensation claim while working closely with the Human Resources Department.
• Administers the response to, and investigation, of reports of hazardous or potentially hazardous conditions; reviews recommendations and/or takes appropriate action to mitigate potential risks.
• Performs training needs analyses, as appropriate, and initiates, develops, and/or coordinates the implementation of specific training and development programs for management, staff, and operators; conducts new employee orientation and associated activities for Health & Safety systems.
• Manages inventory of Safety supplies including First Aid Cabinets.
• Supports Division SR.EHS Manager in compliance of safety compliance reporting requirements.
• Participate in Safety Committee meetings.
• Track and report safety KPI’s and safety performance for their site.
• All other job-related duties as assigned.
• Member of the Food Safety Team.

skills/qualifications required:

• Associates Degree in EHS or 2 years in the field. Bachelor’s degree preferred
• 1-2 years’ experience performing site safety duties.
• Minimum OSHA 30 certification
• Skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities.
• Highly organized, ability to meet critical deadlines.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of records and information.
• Skill in examining and re-engineering operations and procedures, formulating policy, and developing and implementing new strategies and procedures.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
• Ability to make administrative and procedural decisions and judgments on sensitive, confidential issues.
• Ability to manage projects through completion with limited oversight.
• Ability to analyze and assess training and development needs.
• Ability to supervise and train staff, including organizing, prioritizing, and scheduling work assignments.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Knowledge and understanding of federal and state laws, regulations, procedures, and standards related to safety compliance.
• Ability to develop and deliver presentations.
• Ability to manage all records and documents pertaining to regulatory compliance.
• Ability to manage all employee health & safety requirements and regulations.
• Working relationship with OSHA, EPA, Town of Webster, NYSDEC, USDA, FDA

working conditions and physical requirements:

• 8 hours sitting/standing/walking
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Reaching/bending requirements (if any) – less than 2 hours/day
• Exposure to hazards (machinery, confined spaces, etc.) – Must utilize proper PPE in these environments.

food safety requirements:

• Notify supervision of any repairs or adjustments that are required that may affect product quality or food safety.

• Understand, observe, and comply with the handling and usage of the color-coded container policy while in the Production Areas.
• Perform all duties necessary to meet Company, Customer and/or Government requirements/standards as prioritized by the Company.
• Ability to initiate action to prevent the occurrence of nonconformities relating to Food Safety and the Quality of the product, processes, quality system, or safety system.
• Identify and record any problems relating to Food Safety and the Quality of the ingredients, processes, quality system, or safety system.
• Control further processing or delivery of nonconforming product in terms of Food Safety and Quality issues until the deficiency or unsatisfactory condition has been corrected.
• In the event of absence, another employee with the same skill level will assume the duties and responsibilities as required.

position location:

exempt/nonexempt: exempt

base salary range: 78,000 - 83,000