What are the responsibilities and job description for the Environmental Health & Safety Specialist position at Dairy Farmers of America?
GENERAL PURPOSE
Provide safety and environmental health support for assigned location(s). Work within standard operating procedures, under a moderate degree of supervision.
Job Duties And Responsibilities
Education And Experience
25.00-32.00
Provide safety and environmental health support for assigned location(s). Work within standard operating procedures, under a moderate degree of supervision.
Job Duties And Responsibilities
- Provide safety training and refresher training to employees. This may include but is not limited to accident investigation, bloodborne pathogen to first aid/CPR, confined space entry awareness, electrical safety, emergency action, fall protection, hazard communication, hearing conservation, heat stress, general safety, lift truck (forklift) including hoist operation, lockout/tagout, machine guarding, personal protective equipment, and respiratory protection
- Perform plant inspections, such as for emergency eyewash/shower stations, ladders, first aid cabinets, fire extinguishers, etc.
- Assist in accident investigations (e.g., take required information to include pictures, measurements associated with an accident and aid HR in preparing the proper documents)
- Provide safety presentations which may including developing Power Point presentations and other materials
- Provide environmental training and refresher training to employees. This may include but is not limited to universal waste, storm water prevention, and spill prevention and countermeasure
- Perform environmental inspections, such as air quality, universal waste, water quality, chemical storage areas, spill materials, etc.
- Maintain documents and inspection forms; review and maintain internal safety policies and practices to ensure they are current and appropriate
- Assist with location audits to identify and develop corrective action plans for at-risk behaviors and conditions which may cause injury or property loss
- Assist with EHS compliance tracking, workers’ compensation claim recordkeeping, updates into EHS related databases, data entry, program updates, and other similar activities
- Assist in the development and administration of required policies and procedures for OSHA and EPA compliance
- Support efforts at all locations to ensure a culture of consistently safe behavior and compliance with OSHA and EPA, both federal and state
- The requirements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employee, but is not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Other duties may be assigned as required
Education And Experience
- High School Diploma or GED
- Undergraduate degree in industrial safety or related field preferred
- 1 to 3 years of plant operations/manufacturing experience coupled with the knowledge of and/or aptitude to perform safety and environmental health duties
- 1 to 3 years of safety and environmental health experience preferred
- Certification and/or License - ASP/CSP or related certification preferred
- Basic knowledge of OSHA standards and requirements, both federal and state regulations
- Basic knowledge of safety principles
- Familiarity with the workers’ compensation process
- Knowledge of and skill with Microsoft Office Suite and company computer systems
- Able to perform task and duties without constant supervision
- Able to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing
- Able to interact positively and work effectively with others (interpersonal skills)
- Able to follow directions
- Able to multi-task and organize own work activities
- Must be willing to travel locally within 3 locations
25.00-32.00