Environmental Health & Safety Coordinator

Principal Duties And Responsibilities

• The EHS Coordinator/ Specialist will work to support the EHS function in compliance to corporate, plant and regulatory expectations.
• Identify, coordinate and implement safety and environmental improvement plans.
• Develop and deliver environmental and safety training both in person and electronically.
• Participate in regularly scheduled safety committee meetings.
• Observe work practices and interact/coach safe work practices with employees and supervisors
• Perform Job Safety Analyses, PPE assessments and make recommendations for improvement.
• Perform annual LOTO observations & Updates (TKPro)
• Perform regular facility environmental, health and safety audits and employee competency testing.
• Oversee inspection, maintenance and upkeep of safety equipment (fall protection, respiratory protection, confined space entry etc.).
• Develop and communicate weekly safety toolbox talks.
• Maintain and oversee the GemOne Software.
• Investigate accidents, prepare and maintain required reports. Identify countermeasure to prevent reoccurrence.
• Provide new hire orientation outlining the Company's high expectations regarding safety rules and regulations.
• Perform other job related duties as assigned.
• Work with supervisors and other appropriate leaders on safety incidents.

Minimum Knowledge, Skill, And Ability Requirements

• Associates Degree or professional experience and/or technical school and certifications in environmental, occupational safety or related area preferred
• Experience as a trainer required
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers at all levels
• Requires the ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time during the eight or twelve hour shift
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to work constructively in team environment.
• Demonstrated computer proficiency (Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook, etc.).

Due to the nature of this position, physical activity is also required. Employees may be required to climb stairs on a regular basis and lift and or move up to 48 pounds without assistance and occasionally lift over 48 pounds with assistance. Employees must possess competent analytical and mathematical skills and have excellent attention to detail. Employees must be proficient in these computer skills: Data Entry, MS Excel, MS Word, and the ability to interact with customers and suppliers. Excellent verbal and written communications, ability to be self-directed and problem solve. Employees must have working knowledge of SAP and Maximo. Employee will be required to work occasional off-shift schedules. Employee will also be required to attend external developmental opportunities.

Who We Are:

You might have our iconic cranberry juice in your fridge or have gotten into heated holiday debate about what's better - canned or fresh cranberry sauce. But did you know that the hardworking people growing the superfruit in our products are 700 family farmers that own our cooperative? They entrust us with what is most precious to them to create new and innovative products that will delight consumers and grow this beloved brand today and into the future.

Team members, farmers, consumers and communities alike--we value what makes us unique and strive to connect our farms to families for a better life by living our values:

• Grower Mindset - We embrace our grower-owners innovative spirit and heritage through confidence, learning and focus on the future.
• Sustainable Results - Guided by purpose, we are focused on delivering results for our grower-owners.
• Integrity Above All - We are ethical, doing the right thing for our grower-owners, customers, consumers and each other
• Inclusive Teamwork - We build diverse and inclusive teams that strengthen our cooperative.