Environmental Health and Safety Coordinator

Cedars Mediterranean Foods•Haverhill, MA

1d•$55,000 - $70,000•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the HSE Manager, this role coordinates necessary programs, reports, training, audits, and systems to comply with all environmental and safety laws and regulations, and to continuously improve Health and Safety and Environmental performance.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field
Two to five years HSE experience in a manufacturing facility, food manufacturing preferred
Sound knowledge of OSHA and DEP regulations and requirements
Good interpersonal skills
Teamwork and customer focus oriented
Ability to train and coach others

Nice To Haves

Relevant certifications helpful (CHMM, ASP or CSP)

Responsibilities

Perform environmental and safety audits to assess compliance with environmental and safety laws and regulations, including audits for COVID-19 procedures.
Monitor all waste activities including generation, storage, inventory, transportation, and disposal.
Train and/or coordinate training for all plant personnel on environmental, hygiene, and safety matters.
Investigate accidents related to personal injury or property damage to make and enforce recommendations to avoid occurrences.
Prepare all environmental reports to the appropriate government agencies.
Perform investigations and studies to improve the effectiveness and reduce the use of chemicals and generation of wastes.
Design, develop, evaluate, and/or purchase equipment to comply with environmental, hygiene, and safety laws.
Perform hygiene studies such as noise surveys, heat stress, air monitoring, and waste sampling.
Obtain appropriate disposal permits for hazardous, solid, and special waste streams.
Maintain and file environmental, hygiene, and safety documents.
Evaluate SDS and approve or disapprove the use of new and existing chemicals.
Keep management informed of all new and revised environmental, hygiene, and safety laws and regulations.
Determine and recommend appropriate personnel protection clothing and equipment.
Determine accident prevention methods and provide necessary training to comply with OSHA requirements.
Take appropriate measures to establish control of hazardous conditions and maintain proper documentation of corrective action.
Detect and report improper operation, faulty equipment, unsafe guarding, and unusual conditions.