Associate EHS Specialist - 2nd Shift

Smithfield Foods • Tar Heel, NC

115d • Onsite

About The Position

As an Associate EHS Specialist, you will support the EHS Team in Environmental, Health, and Safety management systems while providing support and ensuring compliance with EHS policies and procedures. You will play a significant role in implementing initiatives that meet or exceed Smithfield Injury Prevention System (SIPS) and Environmental Management System (EMS) requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university in environmental, health and safety or related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to handle multiple assignments simultaneously and complete commitments on schedule.
• Accustomed to working long hours, weekends, and remaining in an on-call status when required.
• Occasional travel involved to collaborate with others.

Nice To Haves

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and strong computer skills.
• Strong oral and written communication skills for drafting reports and business correspondence.
• Fundamental mathematical skills for managing Key Performance Indicators.
• Ability to build strong working relationships and a positive environment.

Responsibilities

• Support the location EHS team to ensure compliance with regulations and company standards.
• Assist with ISO certification management teams, process safety teams, and documentation control requirements.
• Support applications for environmental permits to agencies to prevent a lapse in coverage.
• Provide support for the location's environmental programs including asbestos O&M, Risk Management Plan (RMP), emergency response, EPCRA, hazardous waste, and chemical handling.
• Ensure compliance of the Process Safety Management/Risk Management Plan requirements for the ammonia refrigeration system and environmental permits.
• Review and monitor all incident investigation reports to completion.
• Support training for production employees and management staff as required by OSHA and environmental permits.
• Gather and track EHS Key Performance Indicators.

Benefits

• Comprehensive training and professional development programs.
• Tuition assistance covering English language learning and various certificate programs.
• Smithfield Scholarship Program for employees' children.
• Education Reimbursement Program for furthering formal education.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree