Environmental Health and Safety Specialist

Chewy • Louisville, KY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Chewy is seeking a full-time Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Specialist to serve as a designated shift representative at its Louisville, Kentucky Pharmacy Fulfillment Center. The role coordinates and implements areas of Chewy’s EHS Program under leadership guidance, promotes a positive environment, and helps maintain a safe workplace in line with Chewy standards. The EHS Specialist supports compliance with corporate expectations and applicable federal and state laws, and works to encourage safe behaviors and employee health and well-being.

The position conducts audits and risk assessments, supports incident investigations, trains and mentors team members, maintains EHS records and metrics, and communicates risks and improvement opportunities to leadership. The role is based at 11403 Bluegrass Parkway, Jeffersontown, Kentucky, and requires availability for flexible shifts, including days, nights, and/or weekends.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 1 year of experience in an EHS-related field, or a bachelor’s degree in an EHS-relevant field, or 6 months of experience in a safety-related role within Chewy.
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations, specifically 29 CFR 1910.
• Professional experience using Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality in matters involving personnel issues.
• Ability to develop and implement department objectives and strategies.
• Availability to work flexible shifts, including days, nights, and/or weekends.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree or higher, preferably in an EHS-relevant field.
• Experience leading and mentoring a team.
• Emergency response experience with active First Aid and CPR certificates.
• Experience with Intelex, Avetta, Asana, Smartsheet, Safety Management Systems, Microsoft Office, or similar workspace software.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the designated EHS shift representative, coordinating and implementing areas of the Chewy EHS Program with guidance from the Site EHSM.
• Promote adherence to Chewy EHS standards and a safe work environment among team members.
• Train and mentor team members on observed at-risk behaviors and assist them with their EHS responsibilities.
• Support leadership in meeting corporate EHS Program expectations and applicable federal and state laws.
• Perform daily, weekly, and monthly audits to identify and communicate compliance issues, EHS risks, and improvement opportunities to leadership.
• Conduct risk assessments for jobs and new equipment introductions.
• Recommend risk mitigation measures to leadership, including ergonomic considerations.
• Facilitate the incident investigation process.
• Maintain accurate daily, weekly, and monthly metrics using corporate reporting systems to provide leadership with data for mitigating injuries and incidents.
• Maintain required paperwork and perform required standard-of-work observations and audits.
• Conduct specific EHS training as required by the EHS Manager.
• Analyze accident data, new processes, and equipment for potential EHS concerns, and conduct job hazard and job safety analyses.
• Demonstrate strong communication, collaboration, analysis, and customer-centric skills.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision.
• Employee 20% discount program and team member discounts and perks.
• Personal, leadership, and professional growth and development programs.
• Culture of belonging and recognition for skills, contributions, dedication, and hard work.
• Collective and dynamic work environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED