EHS Coordinator

Smithfield Foods•St James, MN

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Join the team as an Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Coordinator where you will enhance Environmental, Health, and Safety at our Smithfield Foods location! In this key role, you will help implement policies that prioritize Worker Safety and EHS compliance. You will support the EHS Team by leveraging your knowledge of workers’ compensation laws and regulatory frameworks to exceed compliance standards and support our best-in-industry EHS operation. Join us in making a meaningful impact on the safety and sustainability of our operations!

Requirements

High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED) and 2+ years of relevant experience.
Experienced at handling multiple assignments simultaneously, setting goals, and completing 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
Demonstrated computer skills, particularly in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and company software packages.
Ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedures in English
Basic math skills to manage Key Performance Indicators.
Ability to work well with others in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Frequently required to stand; walk; use stairs, some ladder climbing, reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl and talk or hear.
Fundamental mathematical skills for managing Key Performance Indicators.

Nice To Haves

Good decision maker and ability to perform in stressful situations.
Ability to be respectful, approachable and team oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment.
Embody respect, approachability, and a team-oriented demeanor for fostering robust working relationships and cultivating a positive work environment.
Thrive in collaborating in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Ability to deliver information to diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

Support the management of location EHS programs including program updates, inspections of equipment and processes, metrics and other duties as requested.
Assist in completing applications for environmental permits to prevent a lapse in coverage.
Support compliance with Process Safety Management/Risk Management plan requirements for the ammonia refrigeration system and help ensure the Site Security Plan is followed.
Gathering and tracking key EHS key performance indicators such as OSHA/environmental violations, incident rates, employee turnover, workers’ compensation claims, and audit results.
Assist in reviewing and monitoring all incident investigation reports and employee exposure surveys to completion ensuring tracking and closure of identified action items.
Support location ISO certification management teams and documentation control requirements.
Work with the location team to ensure conformance to ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 programs as well as support maintenance of Smithfield Injury Prevention System (SIPS) and Environmental Management System (EMS) programs.
Help provide adequate training for production employees and management staff as required by OSHA and environmental permits.
Ensure adherence to company policies and reporting non-compliance for correction or re-training.
Support the determination of location compliance with safety processes, and environmental permits and plans including wastewater, air, storm water permits, and SPCC plan.
Ensure effective implementation and maintenance of all EHS requirements.
Provide support to ensure compliance with regulations and company standards.