EHS Coordinator

Ventura Foods • Waukesha, WI

19h • Onsite

About The Position

To assist the Environmental, Health, and Safety Manager in planning, establishing, implementing, and maintaining a variety of Environmental, Health, and Safety programs to ensure the highest possible degree of safety for employees. Works closely with plant personnel, including supervisors and employees.

Requirements

• Associate-degree or equivalent, required.
• Proficient in training methodologies, curriculum development and soft skills (communication skills, critical thinking, time management, team building, etc.)
• Strong organizational, planning, project management, problem resolution, communication, presentation, facilitation, and motivational skills required.
• Superior organizational skills, attention to detail, and communication (written and verbal) skills.
• High energy, enthusiastic, motivational training style.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Computer literate with in-depth knowledge of MS office, web-based systems, and visual aids technology.

Nice To Haves

• A minimum of one year of EHS experience, preferred.
• Experience working within food manufacturing or food processing environment and/or within the food industry, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with maintaining OSHA and EPA compliance with mandates from Corporate. Duties include planning and organizing training, conducting training, maintaining training documentation and certifications.
• Assist with EHS program implementation and the use of EHS compliance applications. Assist with conducting accident investigations, reporting using company applications, assist with root cause analysis, corrective actions, focusing on incident reduction and working to meet and improve incident rates.
• Help identify and evaluate hazardous conditions in the workplace, conduct and coordinate daily rounds to audit physical conditions and safe work practices. Provide advice and counseling to employees, visitors and contractors for all compliance regulations.
• Oversee regulatory inspections are completed, such as fire extinguishers, eyewash, and shower stations, area inspections, egress, and exit signs, environmental program inspections, and other regulatory inspections and audits. Conduct safety and hazardous material inspections and maintain inspection documents and verifications. Assist with environmental compliance reports, sampling, and any inspection mandates.
• Assist in maintaining and executing site awareness and incentive programs, including corrective actions and tracking sustainability and utility reduction projects. Assist with maintenance of Safety Committee.
• Additional responsibilities as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, Prescription, Dental, & Vision – coverage beginning on your 1st day for eligible employees
• Profit Sharing and 401(k) matching (after eligible criteria is met)
• Paid Vacation, Sick Time, and Holidays
• Employee Appreciation Events and Employee Assistance Programs

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees