EHS Specialist

Raymond Handling Concepts; Lathrop (CA); On-site; USD 67,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k with company match

Flexible spending accounts

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Personal time off

Holiday pay

Job summary

Raymond West is seeking an EHS Specialist to implement safety programs and ensure regulatory compliance across warehouse and field operations. You will lead the Safety Committee, train staff, and drive hazard identification with the EHS Manager.

The role requires strong communication, data analysis, and ability to work with HR and insurance providers. Travel is part of the job, and a post-offer background check is required.

Qualifications

• Preferred: Degree in Human Resources, Occupational Safety & Health, or Risk Management.
• Acceptable: Associate's degree required; bachelor’s degree preferred; or high school diploma with 5 years related experience (2 in safety/environmental).
• Advanced training or certifications such as CSP, CSHM, COSS, or OTI Safety certifications are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Implement programs and procedures to ensure compliance with safety, risk, and environmental regulations.
• Report to EHS Manager and communicate on project assignments and status.
• Support Covid Prevention Program safety activities.
• Track and analyze data to identify risks and opportunities; provide recommendations.
• Maintain and report on site safety programs and regulatory activities (SCAQMD, EPA, etc.).
• Lead Safety Committee meetings and safety trainings for all levels of staff.
• Perform risk assessments of shop, warehouse, and field sites; mitigate risks with leadership.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Reading safety documents

Public speaking

Teamwork

Training facilitation

Independent work

Solution-oriented mindset

OSHA/LSS knowledge

Regulatory compliance awareness

Education

Degree in Occupational Safety & Health

Associate's degree in related field

Professional safety certifications (ASSP, CSP, COSH, CSOSH, OTI Safety etc)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Raymond West is looking for a dynamic EHS Specialist to join our team! The Environmental Health and Safety Specialist will ensure Company policies and procedures carry out all Safety, Health, and Environmental related activities and to ensure compliance. The EHS Specialist initiates and implements safety programs while promoting a \"Safe on Purpose\" culture. The EHS specialist will support the department in facilitating information to meet customer request requirements. This position will encompass a wide array of activities and requires attention to detail.

Raymond West is committed to providing our customers with end-to-end warehouse solutions. We bring you our industry-leading expertise in lift trucks, racking, conveyor, dock and door, rentals, parts, and service. Our customers trust us to provide the right supply chain solutions and services to keep their business up and running.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Accountable for implementing programs and procedures to ensure the Company complies with safety, risk management, and environmental regulatory requirements.
• This position reports to the EHS Manager and will communicate directly with the EHS Manager on project assignments, status, and other EHS-related subjects.
• Support safety activities as outlined in Raymond's Covid Prevention Program
• Tracks, Assesses, and analyzes data to identify risks and opportunities. Provides recommendations and supports prevention activities.
• Responsible for maintaining and reporting on site-specific safety programs and regulatory activities: Safety metric performance reporting, CERS, SPCC, SCAQMD, and EPA reporting.
• Occasionally, the position directly interacts with and takes directions from organization executives.
• Train and direct employees and leadership on established Environmental and Safety standards and procedures.
• Prepare inspection reports and generate team-recommended corrective actions.
• Prepare and maintain monthly and yearly reports to Raymond West and Raymond Corporation as appropriate.
• Ensure appropriate regulatory training is completed
• Participates in new hire safety orientation activities
• Evaluate effectiveness and support Hazardous Waste Management activities
• Collaborate with HR and insurance providers to support managing claims to closure.
• Facilitate safety meetings with management and key employees.
• Leads the Safety Committee meetings and associated activities.
• Performs risk assessments of shop, warehouse, and in-field customer site assignments. Report findings and provide recommendations to mitigate risks with the leadership team with the support of the EHS Manager.
• Supports leadership in completing investigation and root cause analysis of workplace injuries, illnesses, and collisions.
• Participating in scheduled leadership meetings
• Requires the availability to flex work time to support the organization
• Other projects or duties as assigned

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent Organizational Time Management skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and similar software
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization.
• Must be able to maintain effective working relationships with employees, Co-Workers, and Managers in other departments
• Must be willing to work off-hours as specific needs dictate and willing to assume more responsibility as required.
• Excellent interpersonal and collaboration skills working with all levels of employees, customers, and management
• Ability to facilitate training for all levels of employees, supervision, and management
• Self-starter with the ability to follow up and follow through and meet deadlines
• Able to work independently, as well as collaboratively within a team environment
• Presents a solution-driven mindset
• This position must pass a post-offer background and drug test.
• Experience within large warehouses, logistics, and manufacturing operations.
• Strong technical knowledge and background in OSHA regulatory standards, Lean Six Sigma, safety engineering, risk management, and environmental protection.
• Worker's Compensation Claim management experience a plus

Education/Experience:

Minimum Education and Experience: Determined by position

• Preferred: Degree in Human Resources, Occupational Safety & Health, Risk Management.
• Acceptable: An associate's degree in a related field is required, and a bachelor's degree is preferred, or a high school diploma and 5 years' experience in a related field with at least 2 years in a safety/environmental role.
• Advanced training or certifications preferred such as a Professional Certificate from ASSP / OTI Certification or comparable including but not limited to (e.g. Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Safety & Health Manager (CSHM), Certified Occupational Safety Specialist (COSS), OTI Safety Associate or other safety specialist certificate.

Travel Requirement:

• 15% (6 hours a week)- 20% (8 hours a week)
• Must be able to be insured by Raymond West.

Physical Requirements:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Position is desk-bound with light traveling
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus
• Occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• Occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds

Pay Range

• The salary range for this position is $66,500 - $112,600. The specific pay offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including but not limited to the candidate's relevant experience, education, and work location.

Qualified candidates must be able to pass a pre-employment physical and drug screen.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, 401k with company match, flexible spending accounts, disability insurance, life insurance, personal time off, holiday pay.

Check us out at www.raymondwest.com. Raymond West has a great group of loyal and hardworking employees who help us maintain our exemplary level of sales and service.

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage all qualified people to apply. We encourage qualified military veterans and persons with disabilities to submit their resume online. We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in accordance with the FCO. We are a drug free company.

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR * 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.