EHS Specialist jobs in Charlotte, NC

Who we are

We are the leaders in the fresh-prepared food manufacturing industry. We are fast developing a strong presence in the US as we continue to disrupt the eating habits of US consumers. We are passionate about the food we make and demand for our products is high. You may not know our Bakkavor name but our customers are some of the best-known grocery chains across the globe.

In total, we have 19,000 employees worldwide. Here in the US, we are playing an instrumental part in driving change in freshly prepared foods to some of the major retailer chains, and in the UK we are the market leader in all categories we serve.

Our mission is: to develop and produce innovative, commercially successful, great-tasting food that offers choice, convenience, and freshness to people around the world.

Our values are:

• Respect & Trust Each Other
• Be Proud Of What We Do
• Keep The Customer At The Heart Of What We Do
• Get It Right, Keep It Right

Position Summary

This position is responsible for assisting with the designing, development, and implementation of environmental, health, and safety policies and programs including Accident Reporting and Investigation, Workers’ Compensation Claim Management, Emergency Action/Response Plan, Fire Prevention, Forklift Operation, Hazardous Communication, Lockout/Tagout, Machine Safety and Equipment Usage, Personal Protective Equipment, Safety Committee meetings, Safety Training, Record Keeping and Posting Requirements, Facility and Field Inspections.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Follows all the company policies set in our Employee Handbook.
• Follows all safety instructions and performs job functions in adherence to safety instructions and rules.
• Must have functional literacy and oral communication skills in English for safety and following job-specific instructions.
• Ability to function under highly stressful conditions and interact cordially with co-workers at all levels to accomplish common tasks.
• Keeps Senior Leadership Team informed of significant issues or developments identified during daily activities and actions taken to improve the situation.
• Initiates appropriate measures to enforce adherence to standard requirements.
• Follows complex verbal and/or written instructions; organizes a team to accomplish a task with results that help in achieving general business goals and values of H&S, Operations, and Bakkavor Charlotte/Breads.
• Conduct training to include, but not limited to: New Hire Orientation, Refresher Training, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), PIT Certifications, and web-based training.
• Updates Near Miss Track, follows up on corrective action closures, tracks trends, and communicates to the team.
• Accident/Exposure Reporting and Investigation. Implement the Accident/Exposure Reporting and Investigation program.
• Workers’ Compensation Claim Management. Monitor and analyze accident and injury trends, and identify areas for increased training and emphasis on accident prevention.
• Emergency Response Plan. Ensure the company’s Emergency Response Plan is current and implemented. Ensure appropriate individuals are trained in the processes and procedures should the plan be activated.
• Forklift Operation. Ensure the company forklift operation program is compliant. Oversee forklift training, track and monitor forklift certification training records and licenses, ensure daily forklift inspections are being conducted and documented, and ensure employees are wearing the appropriate PPE.
• Hazardous Communication. Review, revise, and implement the Hazardous Communication program. Ensure the program and company practices comply with OSHA standards.
• Machine Safety and Equipment Usage. Ensure the Machine Safety and Equipment Usage program is communicated to employees and provide training as required.
• Personal Protective Equipment. Ensure employees are trained on the use and purpose of PPE, and ensure employees are consistently and correctly wearing the appropriate PPE for the job being performed.
• Safety Training. Implement safety training programs to include weekly tailgates, monthly safety meetings, and written materials. Safety Training is to support the overall safety program.
• Facility Inspections. Coordinate and conduct work area assessments, surveys, and program evaluations to determine the presence of hazardous conditions, such as noise exposure, chemical exposure, indoor air quality, light levels, confined space, ventilation
• Other duties as assigned by the HSE Manager.
• Management retains the discretion to add or change the duties of the position at any time

Competencies

• Flexibility/Adaptability
• Dependability
• People Coaching and guidance
• Integrity/Ethics
• Communication skills to management and employees.
• Compliance and enforcement of policies and Procedures

Education and/or Experience

• The Associate should have a high school diploma and/or a minimum of two years of related experience and/or training;
• Equivalent combination of education or experience, evaluated by senior management.
• Preferably the EHS Specialist should have experience working in an industry regulated by FDA and/or USDA.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) 2% match
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Travel requirement:

• No travel

Ability to Relocate:

• Charlotte, NC 28273: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person