EHS Specialist I

Home Market Foods•Norwood, MA

8d•$75,000 - $85,000•Onsite

About The Position

The EHS Specialist I will be responsible for ensuring a safe and healthy work environment by implementing and managing environmental, health, and safety programs. This role requires a fundamental understanding of OSHA and EPA regulations, with a preference for knowledge in ammonia refrigeration safety, OSHA Process Safety Management, and EPA Risk Management Programs. Familiarity with food safety systems like GMPs, HACCP, and SQF is also required, particularly within a food manufacturing context. The position involves working in various industrial environments, including manufacturing, warehouse, utility, and refrigeration machine rooms, and requires the ability to perform physical tasks and wear appropriate personal protective equipment. The role also includes an on-call component for emergency response.

Requirements

Familiarity with GMPs, HACCP, SQF, or other food safety and quality systems in a food manufacturing environment is required.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively across functions are required.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including MS Teams and the ability to maintain records, analyze data, and prepare reports are required.
Must be able to work in manufacturing, warehouse, utility, and refrigeration machine room environments with exposure to cold, heat, humidity, noise, and wet conditions.
Must be able to walk the production floor, stand for extended periods, climb ladders and stairs, and access elevated or confined areas as needed.
Must be able to wear required personal protective equipment, including safety shoes, eye and hearing protection, hard hat, gloves, as applicable.
Must be able to lift and carry up to 25 pounds and perform routine inspection, monitoring, and sampling activities throughout the facility.
Company-provided PPE must be worn in designated production and operational areas.
Must be able to serve in an on-call capacity and respond to off-hours plant or ammonia refrigeration emergencies as required.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree in environmental health and safety, occupational safety and health, industrial hygiene, environmental science, or a related field preferred.
Equivalent combination of education and relevant experience, such as military experience in an EHS related job field will also be considered.
Minimum of 1 to 3 years of EHS experience in manufacturing, food manufacturing, cold storage, industrial refrigeration, or a similarly regulated industrial environment preferred.
A fundamental working knowledge of OSHA general industry and EPA regulations is preferred.
Knowledge of ammonia refrigeration safety, OSHA Process Safety Management, EPA Risk Management Programs is a plus.
First Aid/CPR/AED and/or HAZWOPER safety training is a plus.

Responsibilities

Implement and manage environmental, health, and safety programs.
Ensure compliance with OSHA general industry and EPA regulations.
Maintain knowledge of ammonia refrigeration safety, OSHA Process Safety Management, and EPA Risk Management Programs.
Adhere to GMPs, HACCP, SQF, or other food safety and quality systems.
Communicate effectively across functions.
Maintain records, analyze data, and prepare reports using Microsoft Office Suite and MS Teams.
Work in manufacturing, warehouse, utility, and refrigeration machine room environments.
Perform routine inspection, monitoring, and sampling activities.
Serve in an on-call capacity for off-hours plant or ammonia refrigeration emergencies.