Environmental, Health & Safety Specialist

Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 71,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness programs

Employee discounts

Career advancement

Job summary

HP Hood is seeking a Broad-spectrum Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Professional to provide technical and professional support on the floor, with guidance from the Senior EHS Manager. This role emphasizes Health & Safety and strong collaboration with operations staff.

Responsibilities include implementing EHS programs, training, incident investigations, and environmental regulatory compliance while partnering with department leaders to drive the Safety Improvement Plan and ensure Food Safety

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree plus 3–5 years of related experience.
• Degree in Environmental Health and Safety or related discipline may be considered in lieu of related experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Knowledge of applicable federal and state regulations.
• Experience in manufacturing is preferred; food & beverage is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Implement written EHS programs and policies aligned with federal and state requirements.
• Design and deliver safety orientation and refresher training and perform job hazard analyses.
• Administer programs such as hearing conservation, hazard communication, industrial hygiene, and contractor safety.
• Provide on-the-floor guidance to facility managers and supervisors on incident reporting and investigations.
• Partner with department leadership to drive the annual Safety Improvement Plan.
• Support workers’ compensation processes and interface with medical professionals and insurance adjusters.
• Facilitate Safety Committee and Task Teams and promote a positive safety culture.

Skills

Regulatory knowledge

Cross-functional teamwork

Safety leadership

Communication

Continuous improvement

Self-motivation

Education

BA/BS degree

Degree in EHS or related discipline considered in lieu of experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Are you a self-driven person looking to advance your career as a high-impact player on a team? If so, we have an exciting challenge for you and your future!

Our culture is built on value commitments to innovation, quality, results, integrity, community, people, and collaboration that fosters a strong employee engagement, teamwork, safety and wellness. We offer a competitive benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, wellness programs, employee discounts, retirement plans, tuition reimbursement, ongoing development, advancement opportunities and more.

Founded in 1846, today HP Hood is one of the largest and most trusted food and beverage manufacturers in the United States. Our portfolio of national and super-regional brands and licensed products includes Hood, Heluva Good, Lactaid, Blue Diamond Almond Breeze, Planet Oat and more.

Job Summary

Broad-spectrum Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Professional position that provides technical and professional support services to operations staff, with guidance and direction from the Senior EHS Manager. This is an on-the-floor (high visibility/floor presence) position, with an emphasis on Health & Safety.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Safety-related responsibilities include:

• Implement written EHS programs and policies aligned with federal and state requirements.
• Design and deliver safety orientation and refresher training, perform job hazard analysis, and conduct workplace safety inspections.
• Administer key programs, such as hearing conservation, hazard communication, industrial hygiene, and contractor safety compliance.
• Provide hands‑on guidance to facility managers and supervisors regarding incident reporting/investigation to ensure company standards and processes are met.
• Partner with department leadership teams to drive the annual Safety Improvement Plan.
• Provide internal support for workers’ compensation cases, serve as facility contact for claims questions, and interface with insurance adjusters, medical professionals, and injured workers.
• Facilitate the plant Safety Committee and associated Task Teams.
• Promote a positive safety culture by developing and creating documents, work instructions, and visual aids to support positive employee communications and data delivery.

Environmental Responsibilities Include

Assist with the management of all environmental regulatory programs for the plant, including, but not limited to:

• air, stormwater, wastewater, hazardous materials, hazardous waste disposal, universal waste disposal, spill prevention, recycling, sustainability reporting, and regulatory reporting.
• Interface with local, state, and federal regulatory agencies, including, but not limited to, Genesee County and NYDEC, to ensure that all environmental aspects, impacts, programs and permits are accepted and understood to be compliant.

Education and Experience

• Requires a minimum of a BA/BS degree plus 3 to 5 years of related experience.
• A degree in Environmental Health and Safety, Occupational Health and Safety, or related discipline may be considered in lieu of related experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office required (e.g., Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
• Knowledge of applicable federal and state regulations required.
• Experience in manufacturing setting preferred, food & beverage is a plus.

Skills and Competencies

• Displays knowledge of federal and state safety and environmental regulatory programs.
• Able to work with and give direction to all departments affected or impacted by EHS programs.
• Partners with Quality, Sanitation, Processing, Packaging, and other affected departments to ensure that EHS compliance obligations are aligned with Food Safety and GMP requirements.
• Inspires and motivates others to work safely, and shows strong enthusiasm for workplace safety.
• Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations.
• Seeks feedback to improve performance and exhibits ability to learn and apply new skills.
• Self-disciplined and highly motivated, with a passion for excellence and a strong drive for success.

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Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience and location.

The pay range for this position is

$70,800 - $80,000 USD

HP Hood is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Female/Minority/Veteran/Disabled

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