EH&S Specialist

HP Hood•Sacramento, CA

6h•$80,000 - $90,000•Onsite

About The Position

This EH&S professional position provides technical and professional support services to operations staff with guidance and direction from the local Plant Manager and the assigned EHS rep. The role involves designing and delivering training, performing job hazard analysis, and conducting workplace safety inspections. This is an on-the-floor, high visibility position. HP Hood is a leading food and beverage manufacturer in the United States, founded in 1846. The company culture values innovation, quality, results, integrity, community, people, and collaboration, fostering strong employee engagement, teamwork, safety, and wellness. They offer a competitive benefits package.

Requirements

Requires a minimum of a BA/BS degree in occupational safety, science, engineering or related discipline.
0-2 years of related experience.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office required (ppt, Word, xls).

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of EPA and DOT standards preferred but not required.
Experience in a manufacturing setting preferred, food & beverage is a plus.

Responsibilities

Maintains facility training calendar and ensures training records are maintained per OSHA requirements.
Facilitates applicable internal facility safety training using appropriate training materials (hands-on, PowerPoints, props, etc) as scheduled.
Implements written EHS programs and company safety policies aligned with Federal & State requirements (ie, OSHA, EPA or the respective State agencies).
Administers the local hearing conservation program per OSHA regulatory requirements.
Maintains and administers the facility written contractor safety manual.
Obtains/maintains an up-to-date knowledge of EHS standards and Workers’ Comp requirements.
Works directly with plant leadership to ensure facility monthly safety inspections are being completed.
Makes recommendations to remedy noted deficiencies.
Provides internal support for workers’ compensation cases.
Acts as facility safety contact for work comp claims questions, interfaces with insurance adjusters, medical professionals and injured workers.
Provides hands-on guidance to facility managers & supervisors regarding incident reporting/investigation program to ensure company standards and process are met.
Promotes a positive safety culture by developing and creating documents in Microsoft word, excel, power point to support positive employee communications & data delivery such as posters, mailings, and news regarding safety.
Teams with line managers to lead plant-wide safety initiatives.
Serves as co-chair for plant safety committee meetings.
Facilitates new hire safety on-boarding for both plant and distribution employees.
Assists Distribution Department with driver safety ride-a-longs and motor vehicle incident investigations.