Enviromental, Health, and Safety Specialist

Meijer Inc.; California; On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an EHS Specialist, where you will lead and support safety initiatives within a dynamic supply chain environment. This role emphasizes the importance of safety accountability, compliance with environmental regulations, and fostering a culture of safety. You will develop training programs, manage safety metrics, and collaborate with various stakeholders to enhance safety strategies. If you are a proactive professional with a passion for health and safety, this is the perfect opportunity to make a significant impact on the well-being of employees and the community.

Benefits

Weekly Pay

Scheduling Flexibility

Paid Parental Leave

Paid Education Assistance

Team Member Discount

Development Programs for Advancement

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in relevant field with experience in EHS.
• CSP/ASP certification preferred for safety expertise.

Responsibilities

• Lead safety programs and ensure compliance with OSHA and EPA standards.
• Develop and administer safety training and policies.

Skills

Occupational Health and Safety

Communication Skills

Time Management

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Health and Safety

CSP/ASP Certification

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

Job description

As a family company, we serve people and communities. When you work at Meijer, you’re provided with career and community opportunities centered around leadership, personal growth, and development. Consider joining our family – take care of your career and your community!

Meijer Rewards

• Weekly pay
• Scheduling flexibility
• Paid parental leave
• Paid education assistance
• Team member discount
• Development programs for advancement and career growth

Please review the job profile below and apply today!

Position Overview

This position leads and supports the environmental, health, and safety efforts within the assigned supply chain location(s). The EHS Specialist will develop, maintain, and improve safety programs, and oversee security measures.

What You'll Be Doing:

1. Practice 200% safety accountability for yourself and others.
2. Ensure site compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
3. Develop policies, procedures, and training to ensure OSHA and EPA standards are met.
4. Administer safety training on topics such as LOTO, Right to Know, Confined Space, Hearing Conservation, Blood Borne Pathogens, etc.
5. Lead safety committees and foster a safety culture; investigate all incidents and injuries.
6. Monitor work behaviors, observe unsafe practices, and follow up to correct them.
7. Assess facilities, equipment, and machinery for safety issues and ensure resolution.
8. Provide safety performance metrics, conduct audits, and evaluate program effectiveness.
9. Manage third-party vendors related to environmental, health, and safety programs.
10. Assist with legal and HR investigations and claims processing.
11. Develop and lead the accident investigation and first responder teams.
12. Lead the site-specific Process Safety Management (PSM) program.
13. Coordinate with Legal and Corporate Safety to respond to regulatory inquiries.
14. Collaborate with internal and external partners to enhance safety strategies.
15. Track health and safety metrics, analyze trends, and recommend improvements.
16. Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in occupational health and safety or related field, with relevant experience.
• CSP/ASP certification preferred.
• Experience in manufacturing or warehousing safety at the plant level preferred.
• Strong communication skills.
• High integrity and professionalism.
• Effective time management skills.
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Ability to interact positively with all levels of manufacturing personnel.
• Adaptability to changing environments.

Meijer has been helping people provide for their families for over 85 years. We are a multi-billion dollar retailer with more than 70,000 employees across six states, including Michigan, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio, and Wisconsin, with corporate offices in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Meijer is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete your application, please click here.