Enviromental, Health, and Safety Specialist

Meijer; Holland (MI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to enhancing community safety and well-being. As an EHS Specialist, you'll lead initiatives that ensure compliance with safety regulations while fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement. Your expertise will help develop and implement effective safety programs, oversee training, and collaborate with various teams to enhance workplace safety. This role offers the chance to make a significant impact in a supportive environment that values personal growth and community engagement. If you are passionate about safety and ready to take on a rewarding challenge, this opportunity is for you!

Benefits

Weekly Pay

Scheduling Flexibility

Paid Parental Leave

Paid Education Assistance

Team Member Discount

Development Programs for Advancement

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in occupational health and safety or equivalent experience.
• CSP/ASP certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with OSHA and EPA standards.
• Lead safety committee and conduct injury investigations.
• Track health and safety metrics and recommend improvements.

Skills

Communication Skills

Time Management

Adaptability

Basic Computer Skills (MS Office)

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 continuously improve programs, as well as oversee security.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Practice 200% safety accountability (self and others).

• Ensure site compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

• Oversee and develop policies, procedures, and training to maintain OSHA and EPA standards.

• Administer training on topics such as LOTO, Right to Know, Confined Space, Hearing Conservation, Blood Borne Pathogen, and others as required.

• Lead the safety committee and safety culture, conduct injury investigations.

• Monitor unsafe work behaviors and follow up to correct them.

• Assess facilities, equipment, and machinery for unsafe conditions and ensure resolution.

• Provide safety performance measures, audits, and evaluate program effectiveness. Coordinate compliance activities like noise surveys, industrial hygiene surveys, PPE assessments, HAZMAT.

• Manage third-party vendors/contractors related to EHS programs.

• Assist legal, HR, and other partners with claims investigations and processing.

• Develop and lead the accident investigation committee and first responder team.

• Lead the site-specific Process Safety Management (PSM) program.

• Coordinate with Legal and Corporate Safety to respond to regulatory inquiries.

• Collaborate internally and externally to enhance safety strategies.

• Track health and safety metrics, analyze trends, and recommend improvements.

• This job profile is not exhaustive; other duties may be assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in occupational health and safety or related field, or equivalent experience.

• CSP/ASP certification preferred.

• Experience in manufacturing/warehousing safety preferred.

• Excellent communication skills.

• High personal and professional integrity.

• Effective time management skills.

• Basic computer skills (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

• Ability to interact positively with all levels of personnel.

• Adaptability to changing environments.

We opened our doors over 90 years ago with the goal of helping people provide for themselves and their families. Today, we're a multi-billion dollar retailer with over 70,000 employees across six states. Our Midwest locations include corporate offices in Grand Rapids, Michigan, manufacturing facilities, distribution centers, and over 270 stores across Michigan, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio, and Wisconsin.

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