EHS Specialist

At Pacific Seafood, we do more than just provide the world with the healthiest proteins on the planet. We cultivate a work environment that listens to our team members, nurtures potential, embraces diversity, and values innovative thinking. As a leader in the seafood industry, we know that the key to our success is based on the commitment to excellence displayed by each of our team members.

Summary:

Support the facility in the duties related to the management and continued implementation of Pacific Seafood’s Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Programs. Manage on-the-job injury claims and documentation, facilitate orientations and trainings, conduct facility inspections and audits, perform follow-up on action items, and oversee timely reporting. Assist in maintaining the facility’s environmental compliance programs and maintain accurate records. Communicate and collaborate with Support EHS team to ensure consistency and compliance.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Duties include but not limited to:

• Be a role model in projecting and applying The Pacific Group Diamond Philosophy (Productivity, Quality, Excellence and Teamwork) and promote teamwork at all times.
• Continually improve, evaluate, implement, and maintain EHS policies and procedures to protect employees and comply with company, state, federal and local regulations.
• Conduct daily site walkthroughs, document deficiencies, and coordinate with the appropriate party to remediate or implement corrective action.
• Perform on-site workers’ compensation claims management, e.g., investigation, root-cause analysis, reporting, medical follow-up, etc.
• Schedule and facilitate mandatory EHS trainings and certifications. Identify, further develop, and deliver training programs in a manner that raises employee’s awareness and enables employees and supervisors to work safely and in compliance with external and internal policies and regulations.
• Conduct safety orientations and assist with team member onboarding, including collection and documentation of pre-employment drug screening.
• Monitor, order, and distribute First Aid Supplies and PPE.
• Attend scheduled management meetings and EHS meetings, either in person or remotely.
• Plan, coordinate, and facilitate Safety Committee meetings and initiatives.
• Implement, maintain, and facilitate safety recognition program.
• Coordinate and facilitate inspections by regulatory agencies and customers.
• Oversee chemical management program including documentation, purchasing, storage, usage, compliance, labeling, and disposal of chemicals.
• Conduct and document inspections for equipment, e.g., cranes, hoists, scissor lifts, PIT, LOTO points, etc.
• Maintain all documents, logs, and permits in accordance with internal and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain regular communication with Team Member Services and Support EHS regarding claims management and safety issues.
• Facilitate all required data collection, documentation, maintenance, reporting, and training for wastewater, stormwater, and/or air permits.
• Transport samples to laboratories, if necessary, using company vehicle or mileage reimbursement.
• Assist in emergency response and first aid, when needed.
• Perform other duties, as assigned.
  
  
  

Qualifications

The requirements listed below are representative of the qualifications necessary to successfully perform the job:

Education And Experience

Required:

• Associate’s degree in occupational health and safety, physical science, environmental science or related field from an accredited university or college.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience with OSHA, EPA, and state environmental agency compliance.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience with facilitating safety and environmental duties and responsibilities.
• Valid driver’s license.
  
  
  

Preferred:

• Background in food processing, general industry, manufacturing, or similar industry.
• Bachelor’s degree in occupational health and safety, physical science, environmental science, or related field from an accredited university or college.
• Previous experience with worker’s compensation claims management.
  
  
  

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations Or Other Requirements

• CPR/First Aid Certification or ability to become certified required.
  
  
  

Salary Range: $57,094 to $ 68,513

Total Compensation

At Pacific Seafood, your base wage is only a portion of your overall compensation package. We invest in our Team Members through a comprehensive and attractive total rewards package, including but not limited to:

• Health insurance benefits options, including medical, prescription, vision, dental, basic group life and short term disability.
• Flexible spending accounts for health flex and dependent care expenses.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan options with generous annual company profit sharing match.
• Paid time off for all regular FT team members, to include paid sick, vacation, holiday, and personal time.
• Employee Assistance Program- Confidential professional counseling, financial, and legal assistance provided at no charge to Team Members and immediate family members
• Product purchase program.
  
  
  

Pacific Seafood is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.