Occupational Health, Safety, & Environmental Specialist
Job Description
We are currently seeking a EH&S Specialist for a temporary position for our client in Salida.
Assignment Length: 3+ months
Schedule: Monday to Friday 7am to 4pm, with flexibility to daily or weekend overtime. Flexibility is key!
Hourly Pay: $40.38 to $42.31
Job Overview
The Occupational Health, Safety & Environmental (EH&S) Specialist works collaboratively with cross functional partners to advance and improve Blue Diamond Growers’ safety & environmental management systems and culture. The EH&S Specialist is a leadership resource for continuously improving regulatory compliance programs, owning and driving best in class EH&S key performance initiatives.
Responsibilities
• Partner with the site EH&S Manager and cross-functional leaders to establish, communicate, and execute measurable safety, environmental, quality, service, performance, and culture goals.
• Implement, measure, sustain, and continuously improve site and organization-wide EH&S programs, policies, procedures, and key performance indicators.
• Lead risk-reduction initiatives based on assessments, facility observations, hazard trends,incident data, regulatory requirements, and continuous improvement priorities.
• Conduct routine facility walks, health and safety assessments, audits, and inspections; identify and professionally address hazards, at-risk behaviors, and regulatory nonconformances.
• Support incident response, including first aid, triage, transport, investigations, root-cause analysis, corrective actions, and required injury and illness documentation.
• Administer occupational safety programs, including hearing conservation, respiratory protection, industrial hygiene monitoring, and ergonomics, while maintaining accurate records.
• Conduct or coordinate industrial hygiene monitoring and ergonomic evaluations at Blue Diamond Growers sites, engaging qualified third parties when appropriate.
• Develop, deliver, and support EH&S communication and training programs that educate employees on occupational safety, environmental practices, and regulatory requirements. ??????
• Coach EH&S champion teams, facilitate meetings, promote positive recognition and corrective coaching, and build partnerships that strengthen the site safety culture.
• Lead and support environmental compliance activities, including audits, inspections, permit monitoring, policy implementation, training, and liaison responsibilities.
• Champion site sustainability initiatives focused on energy conservation, waste reduction, and responsible environmental performance.
• Review EH&S records for clarity, accuracy, completeness, and policy conformance; provide responsive service to internal and external customers and serve as the onsite EH&S leader when the manager is absent.
This job description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.
Minimum qualifications
• Bachelor's Degree.
• 5 years of health and safety leadership experience in lieu of Bachelor’s Degree.
• Proficiency in MS Office programs, Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook.
• Ability to effectively communicate with employees at all levels.
• Must possess strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Investigative and analytical skills required. Experience and ability to identify unsafe conditions and
practices and propose solutions utilizing the Hierarchy of Controls.
• Ability to complete Workers’ Compensation injury and illness documentation
Work Environment
This is a standard manufacturing environment with exposure to noise, dust, hazardous materials, and heavy machinery in varying work and weather conditions. You may be required to occasionally climbstairs and/or ladders.
If interested in learning more about this great opportunity, apply now!
#IND123
Assignment Length: 3+ months
Schedule: Monday to Friday 7am to 4pm, with flexibility to daily or weekend overtime. Flexibility is key!
Hourly Pay: $40.38 to $42.31
Job Overview
The Occupational Health, Safety & Environmental (EH&S) Specialist works collaboratively with cross functional partners to advance and improve Blue Diamond Growers’ safety & environmental management systems and culture. The EH&S Specialist is a leadership resource for continuously improving regulatory compliance programs, owning and driving best in class EH&S key performance initiatives.
Responsibilities
• Partner with the site EH&S Manager and cross-functional leaders to establish, communicate, and execute measurable safety, environmental, quality, service, performance, and culture goals.
• Implement, measure, sustain, and continuously improve site and organization-wide EH&S programs, policies, procedures, and key performance indicators.
• Lead risk-reduction initiatives based on assessments, facility observations, hazard trends,incident data, regulatory requirements, and continuous improvement priorities.
• Conduct routine facility walks, health and safety assessments, audits, and inspections; identify and professionally address hazards, at-risk behaviors, and regulatory nonconformances.
• Support incident response, including first aid, triage, transport, investigations, root-cause analysis, corrective actions, and required injury and illness documentation.
• Administer occupational safety programs, including hearing conservation, respiratory protection, industrial hygiene monitoring, and ergonomics, while maintaining accurate records.
• Conduct or coordinate industrial hygiene monitoring and ergonomic evaluations at Blue Diamond Growers sites, engaging qualified third parties when appropriate.
• Develop, deliver, and support EH&S communication and training programs that educate employees on occupational safety, environmental practices, and regulatory requirements. ??????
• Coach EH&S champion teams, facilitate meetings, promote positive recognition and corrective coaching, and build partnerships that strengthen the site safety culture.
• Lead and support environmental compliance activities, including audits, inspections, permit monitoring, policy implementation, training, and liaison responsibilities.
• Champion site sustainability initiatives focused on energy conservation, waste reduction, and responsible environmental performance.
• Review EH&S records for clarity, accuracy, completeness, and policy conformance; provide responsive service to internal and external customers and serve as the onsite EH&S leader when the manager is absent.
This job description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.
Minimum qualifications
• Bachelor's Degree.
• 5 years of health and safety leadership experience in lieu of Bachelor’s Degree.
• Proficiency in MS Office programs, Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook.
• Ability to effectively communicate with employees at all levels.
• Must possess strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Investigative and analytical skills required. Experience and ability to identify unsafe conditions and
practices and propose solutions utilizing the Hierarchy of Controls.
• Ability to complete Workers’ Compensation injury and illness documentation
Work Environment
This is a standard manufacturing environment with exposure to noise, dust, hazardous materials, and heavy machinery in varying work and weather conditions. You may be required to occasionally climbstairs and/or ladders.
If interested in learning more about this great opportunity, apply now!
#IND123
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