Specialist, Environmental, Health & Safety

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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 Preferably 3 years of related environmental and safety experience (food manufacturing ). Board of Certified Safety Professionals ASP or CSP certification .

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. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public in English and Spanish.

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:

It started with the inspiration of the creator of instant noodles, founder Momofuku Ando, in 1958. Since we entered the U.S. in 1970, our flagship brands, Cup Noodles, and Top Ramen have maintained a firm foothold in U.S. pop culture. We invite you to join Team Nissin to support this legacy of innovation and to deliver noodle happiness to consumers, employees, partners, and the community in a meaningful and sustainable way. Let’s evolve how people think about instant ramen as you discover opportunities for professional growth while being part of this $4 billion global company built from a simple block of noodles.

Nissin Foods (USA) Co., Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to , , , or including and , , , protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. As a federal contractor, Nissin Foods participates in the federal government’s E-Verify program, which confirms employment authorization of all newly hired employees through an electronic database maintained by the Social Security Administration and Department of Homeland Security. The E-Verify process may be completed in conjunction with the Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification to check the work authorization status of persons who have been offered employment at Nissin Foods. E-Verify is not used as a tool to pre-screen candidates. For up-to-date information on E-Verify, go to www.uscis.gov.

If you are a qualified individual with a or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request an accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career center as a result of your . To request accommodation, contact Nissin Foods (USA) Co., Inc. Human Resources.