Job Posting for Environmental Health and Safety Specialist at Greater Omaha Packing Co.

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Description

Position Type: Full Time

Department: Safety

Summary

The Health Services Specialist will coach, train, and support EHS team/HR/WC manager with investigations, determining risks status, and corrective actions for incidents and near misses throughout the facility. EHS specialist's role is to ensure the implementation of safety policies and regulations in the workplace. Spearhead programs such as observation program/safety audits, train new employees, identify areas of vulnerabilities in the system and run a safety committee. An EHS specialist must also maintain documentation of processes, produce progress reports, prepare presentations, and develop new policies when necessary. Furthermore, it is essential to coordinate with all departments, ensuring safety compliance in all areas.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Inspect workplace environments, activities, and conditions to verify compliance with federal laws, regulations, and requirements
Conduct worksite audits to identify potential risks and ensure regulatory compliance
Develop and implement strategies to reduce or eliminate risk
Stay up to date with regulatory changes and update SOPs as needed
Assist with emergency response plans
Suspend activities or the use of dangerous materials until alternative solutions have been developed, tested, and implemented
Investigate workplace accidents and complaints--Accurately and timely completion of First Reports of Injury, root cause analysis, and corrective actions recommendation
Maintains complete confidentiality of all medical data in accordance with HIPPA regulations.
Assists in the analysis of industrial accidents cause hazards to health and environmental issues and works with the E.H.S. team to make recommendations for improvement
Participates in the investigation of accidents and injuries cooperate in the preparation of material and evidence for organizational use and hearings, lawsuits, and insurance investigations.
Conducts new hire drug testing, new hire safety training, and monthly safety training for plant personnel when needed.
Comprehend all EHS policies and procedures, any updates, and recommend any changes that me need to be made
Ensure all databases are accurate and precise
Lead plant safety committee (SMART team)
Assist plants production team in completing safety observations; become subject matter expert for safety including policies and procedures, safety databases, investigations, determining corrective actions, and hazardous material
Assist and support with implication of ergonomic study findings
Monitor plant SDS’s
Other duties as assigned

Education

Education / Experience / Skills:

High School Diploma/G.E.D. required
Current certification in First Aid, C.P.R. and AED (able to obtain first 60 days)
Blood Borne Pathogen & CAOHC Certification (preferred)
BAT/non-DOT specimen certification (preferred)
OSHA 30 (willing to obtain within 180 days)
First Aid and CPR train the trainer (willing to obtain withing 180 days)

Experience

3 years of directly related work experience in the field of Harvest facilities
2 experience in training, inspections, and/or auditing
Prior experience training, or leading investigations

Skills

Computer Skills: Standard computer skills.
Communication Skills: Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, customers, and the public.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
Bi-lingual (mandatory)

Competencies

Strong ability to work as a part of a team and to build a team
The ability to tackle a problem by using a logical, systematic, and sequential approach.
Strong communication skills (both verbally and written)
The capacity to be aware of, control, and express one's emotions, and to handle interpersonal relationships judiciously and empathetically
Strong agent of change
The ability to demonstrate concern for satisfying one's internal/external customers.
The ability to identify information needed to clarify a situation, seek that information from appropriate sources, and use skillful questioning to draw out information.
The ability to anticipate the implications and consequences of situations and take appropriate action to be prepared for possible contingencies.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be required to move about the facility. The employee is required to sit; use hands to finger; handle or feel/hold objects; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; speak; hear taste and smell. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. This job's specific vision abilities include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Be able to speak on the phone, make field visits to industrial areas when necessary.

Normal Work Schedule

The schedule for this position is typically Monday through Friday. Weekend work is required as scheduled. Saturdays are scheduled with or without notice.

The applicant who fills this position will be eligible for the following:

Benefits: Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage begin the first day of the month after 30 days of employment.
Paid Time Off vacation and Company observed holidays.
401(k): Company match starts after the first year of service and follows the Company vesting schedule.
Competitive Base Salary
Employee Meat purchase discounts

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Greater Omaha is an equal-opportunity employer. We provide equal opportunity to all qualified Team Members and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, physical or mental disability, age, national origin, military and or veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled

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