Health & Safety Environmental Specialist

Job Type: Location Type: On-site

 

Position Summary:

The Environmental, Health & Safety Specialist plans, directs, and implements organization safety programs to ensure a safe, healthy, and accident-free work environment by performing the duties personally, through supervisors, and working closely with management. To ensure the safety and quality of the products that the line produces.

Responsibilities and Essential Functions:

• Implements and coordinates safety policies and procedures in compliance with local, state, and federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) rules and regulations.
• Develops, implements and evaluates programs to train all plant personnel in work site safety practices, fire prevention, and correct handling techniques for chemicals, toxins, equipment, and other materials
• Assists/facilitates Safety Committee/Monthly Safety meetings with EHS Manager to provide training, identify issues, communicate and promote safety in the workplace across all shifts.
• Inspects organization facilities to detect existing or potential accident and health hazards, determines corrective or preventative measures where indicated, and follows up to ensure measures have been implemented.
• Maintains chemical management regarding approval/disapproval of all chemicals entering the facility, internal storage and usage and maintains all SDS for site.
• Ensure safety issues are addressed in an effective and timely manner.
• Able to lead the investigation of accidents, incidents, industrial injuries or illness and cooperates in the preparation of material and evidence for the organization use in hearings, lawsuits and insurance claims or proceedings.
• Communicate and partner effectively with external medical providers, consultants, vendors, and contractors.
• Prepares studies and analyses of industrial accident causes and hazards to health for use by company personnel and outside agencies.
• Recommends, develops and implements new safety policies and procedures as a result of inspections, workplace injuries, and/or adoption of new regulatory guidelines by local, state or federal agencies.
• Can collect and prepare stormwater samples and any other sampling that may be needed based on regulations.
• Prepares, maintains, and submits reports, surveys, permit applications required by local, state, and federal agencies.
• Manages third party safety consultants or service providers to implement and conduct specific safety compliance programs, analysis, research, investigations, etc.
• Develop, train and maintain an effective Emergency Response Team to ensure appropriate response in the event of an emergency incident.
• Represents the organization in community or industry safety groups and programs.
• Manages and maintains annual safety budget including inventories of safety related equipment, tools, personal protective equipment, etc. for the manufacturing facilities.
• Manages and provides information, signs posters, barriers, and other materials to warn of potential and actual safety hazards and to prevent access to hazardous conditions.
• Maintains and updates safety files, records, all written programs and documents.
• Assists in the oversight of facility security including but not limited to burglar and fire alarm systems, security camera system, access control, security guards, etc.
• Assists in the administration of workers’ compensation program, including working with the insurance carrier and Human Resources to reduce employee lost time due to industrial injuries or illnesses.
• Other tasks and duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities: This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications, Skills and Education:

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience:

Bachelors degree in a related field; 3-5 years of related environmental and safety experience (food manufacturing preferred). Board of Certified Safety Professionals ASP or CSP certification preferred.

Language Skills:

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.

Mathematical Skills:

Ability to perform basic math skills, use decimals to compute ratios and percent, and to draw and interpret graphs. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Regulatory Compliance:

Well versed in OSHA, EPA, and DOT regulations. Someone who has lead agency visits such as environmental inspections, fire department visits, etc.

Computer Skills:

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Database software; Spreadsheet software and Word Processing software. Able to learn and adapt to dashboards and other safety software.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Employee will primarily be based in the local plant reporting to the EHS Director and supporting the onsite EHS Manager. Will assist with corporate EHS Initiatives and support additional sites based on needs. Travel may be required 5-10% out of the year. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate and with ambient temperatures varying from mild to hot.

About Us

OUR FOUNDER, MOMOFUKU ANDO
There is only one company that can rightfully claim the Pinnacle of Noodledom. Only one company whose founder, faced with a Japanese food shortage after WWII, invented instant ramen and sparked a 3-minute global revolution. Only one whose spirit of innovation continues to provide simple, nourishing delight to billions of people. Only one that has been loved around the world for more than 60 years. There is only one Nissin Foods.

NISSIN IN THE U.S.
On a trip to the U.S. in 1966, Mr. Ando noticed Americans curiously eating forkfuls of noodles out of cups, instead of using bowls and chopsticks. With that simple observation, the worldwide Cup Noodles® phenomenon was born. Shortly after, Nissin officially put down its roots in the U.S. In 1972, our Gardena, CA, plant started production of Top Ramen®-the first instant ramen manufactured and sold in the U.S. And ever since, Nissin Foods USA has launched a continuous stream of new and innovative products for hungry, noodle-loving Americans.

WHY NISSIN?
Nissin Foods celebrates diversity and inclusion both in our brands and how we do business. Why? Innovation is best driven by diverse perspectives, which create unique results. Respect, steady professional growth, and quality work make our team stronger. We welcome quality folks to join Team Nissin and fulfill our mission to “make people happy by creating delicious, convenient and value-oriented Asian-inspired meal solutions.” If you celebrate innovation and love noodles, you belong here!

Nissin Foods USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.