Environmental Health and Safety Specialist

Rochester Midland Corporation • Rochester, NY

3h • $85,000 - $90,000

About The Position

Rochester Midland Corporation (RMC) is a leading manufacturer and global supplier of specialty chemicals for food, sanitation, water treatment, legionella control, facility maintenance, restroom order control and industrial cleaning. The EH&S Specialist is responsible for maintaining the health and safety of the plant workforce and environment by monitoring and evaluating health and safety conditions; assuring compliance with applicable policies, procedure, and governmental standards; and maintenance of the EHS Programs for the site. The primary objective is to ensure a safe and incident-free work environment including methodologies, initiatives and strategies that promote safe operations, safety awareness, training, and continuous improvement to eliminate or control unsafe behaviors, environments, and hazards. The Environmental Health & Safety Specialist will also be back-up for administration of corporate product compliance to meet all applicable Federal, State, and global requirements.

Requirements

• B.S. or B.A. in a technical or organizational field
• 5 years performing technical duties in an EH&S environment.
• Knowledge of laws and regulations regarding OSHA, EPA, Department of Transportation (DOT), and other U.S. requirements.
• Experience with Microsoft software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and experience with data collection and presentation.

Nice To Haves

• Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Hazardous Material Manager (CHMM) or other safety certification preferred
• Experience in coordinating EH&S activities in a manufacturing setting preferred.
• Canadian regulatory experience is considered beneficial.
• Previous experience with an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system is helpful, Great Plains (GP) and Vicinity experience is a plus.
• Supervisory background is helpful.
• Bilingual ability (Spanish speaking preferred).

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with the Plant Managers to conduct safety and compliance training.
• National Sanitation Foundation (NSF), Kosher, Organic Materials Review Institute (OMRI) and Halal Certification Management including audits, verification of required logos and other required markings.
• Point person for all safety related matters including compliance related audits or inspections at Rochester Midland Corporation facilities to include Occupational Safety & Health Act (OSHA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), or other local compliance.
• Product regulatory compliance back-up, including state pesticide registrations, pesticide applicator, label/SDS and global regulatory requirements.
• Liaison between employees and EH&S Manager and/or Human Resources regarding safety related needs.
• Adhere to all safety, OSHA, and PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) requirements including proper respirator fit testing and usage once trained.
• Perform similar/related duties as assigned or required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level