Environmental and Safety Coordinator

Darling Ingredients; Kuna (ID); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Darling Ingredients is seeking an Environmental and Safety Coordinator to ensure compliance with environmental permits and all required safety programs within our manufacturing plants. The role focuses on implementing safety protocols, conducting OSHA training, and coordinating with safety committees to improve site safety.

You will train staff in environmental compliance, perform inspections, collect samples, review logs, and prepare reports to satisfy permit requirements such as Air,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Safety and Environmental, Engineering, Agriculture, Industrial Management or related field is preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly organized with strong time management and multi-tasking abilities.

Responsibilities

• Administers Darling Ingredients Safety programs including OSHA training for new employees, annual trainings, and safety committee activities.
• Trains employees in environmental compliance, site inspections, sampling, log review and report preparation.
• Ensures compliance with Air Permit, Wastewater Permits, SWPP, SPCC, EPCRA, and related regulations.
• Monitors and operates environmental control equipment (air, water) and conducts environmental monitoring/reporting.
• Performs other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Self-motivated

Time management

Education

Bachelor degree in Safety and Environmental or related field

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Company Details

Darling Ingredients repurposes and recycles materials from the animal agriculture and food industries - transforming them into essential ingredients that do everything from feeding animals to fertilizing crops to fueling planes and nourishing people. We're the number one publicly traded company of our kind, operating a global family of brands and businesses that span more than 260 facilities in over 15 countries. Our unique scale allows us to make entire industries less wasteful and more sustainable, helping move the world toward a more circular economy.

Darling Ingredients offers full time employees a full suite of benefits including but not limited to the following: 401(k), Health, Dental and Vision Insurance, and Paid Time Off.

Job Summary

The Environmental and Safety Coordinator works within the manufacturing plants to ensure compliance with facility environmental permits and all required safety programs.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

• Administers Darling Ingredients Safety programs which includes, but is not limited to, conducting OSHA safety training for new employees, annual training of employees, monthly safety committee facility walk-through, and advising safety committee in accident review processes.
• Conducts training of employees in environmental compliance, site inspections, sampling, log review, and report preparation to ensure compliance in the following:
  • Air Permit
  • Wastewater Permits (LAS or Sewer)
  • Storm water Permits and Pollution Prevention (SWPP)
  • Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasures (SPCC)
  • EPCRA (SARA) Compliance and Reporting
  • Solid & Hazardous Waste Management
  • Boiler Permits
  • Business and Operating Licenses
• Ensures compliance with local, state and federal environmental and safety regulations.
• Ensures proper monitoring and operation of environmental control equipment (air, water).
• Collects and performs environmental monitoring/sampling/reporting as necessary to comply with permits.
• All other duties as assigned by management.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum 1 year of experience (2 years preferred) in quality assurance, food production, agriculture, or related field.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor Degree in Safety and Environmental, Engineering, Agriculture, Industrial Management or related field is preferred.
• Highly organized; superior time management skills.
• Exceptional communication skills both written and oral.
• Self-motivated; self-starter; able to multi-task.
• Works well with others in a team environment.
• Good computer skills in Microsoft Office applications.

The information contained in this job description is intended to describe the essential job functions required of those assigned to this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform the job. Please note that management retains the right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. The ability to competently perform all the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, demonstrated commitment to effective customer service delivery, integrity, and the ability to work productively as a member of a team or work group are basic requirements of all positions at Darling Ingredients.

Darling Ingredients is an equal opportunity employer and gives consideration to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military service, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state and local law. Know Your Rights: If you would like more information, please click on the link and paste into your browser: https://www.eeoc.gov/poster

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

The physical demands and work environment factors described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the main duties of this job.

Working Environment

• None
• Occasionally = up to 20%
• Frequently = 21% to 50%
• Constantly = at least 51%

Exposure Conditions

• Exposed to unpleasant or disagreeable physical environments such as high noise level, strong odors, and/or exposure to heat and cold
• Exposed to bio hazardous conditions
• Exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals which mandate attention to safety considerations
• Exposed to Electrical hazards; risk of electrical shock
• Handles or works with potentially dangerous equipment
• Travels to offsite locations
• Other (please describe):

Physical Demands

• Weight and Force Demands
• Up to 10 pounds
• Up to 25 pounds
• Up to 50 pounds
• Up to 100 pounds
• More than 100 pounds
• Sit: Must be able to remain in a stationary position.
• Walk: Must be able to move about inside/outside office or work location.
• Use hands to finger, handle or feel: Operates a computer and other office machinery.
• Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl: Must be able to position one's self to maintain computers in the lab, including under desks and in the server closet.
• Climb or balance: Must be able to ascend/descend on a ladder.
• Talk, hear, taste, smell: Must be able to use senses to; effectively communicate with co-workers and clients and detect hazardous conditions.

Vision Demands

• No special vision requirements
• Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less)
• Distance vision (Clear vision at 20 feet or more)
• Color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors)
• Peripheral vision
• Depth perception
• Ability to adjust focus