Onsite EHS Specialist — Food & Beverage Safety

HP Hood LLC.; City of Batavia (NY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Development opportunities

Job summary

HP Hood LLC is seeking a Broad-spectrum Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Professional to provide on-the-floor support to operations, under guidance from the Senior EHS Manager. This is a high-visibility role focused on Health & Safety with a factory-floor presence.

You will implement EHS programs, deliver safety trainings, and partner with departments to enforce compliance. Regulatory interface and a strong safety culture are essential to success.

Qualifications

• Requires BA/BS plus 3–5 years' related EHS experience.
• Bachelors in Environmental Health and Safety acceptable with related experience.
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Knowledge of federal and state regulations.

Responsibilities

• Implement and manage EHS programs on site.
• Coordinate with departments to ensure compliance.
• Lead training and safety orientation sessions.
• Interface with local and state agencies.

Skills

Regulatory knowledge

Safety leadership

Safety training

Communication

Cross-functional

Education

BA/BS degree

EHS/OHS degree preferred

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.

Work Schedule:

Monday - Friday, 1:00pm to 10:00pm; Additional hours based on business need.

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.

HP Hood is an Equal Opportunity Employer

For Applicants in Massachusetts - It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

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