Environmental Health and Safety Specialist

cargill • Hutchinson, KS

20h • Onsite

About The Position

Cargill is committed to providing food and agricultural solutions to nourish the world in a safe, responsible, and sustainable way. Sitting at the heart of the supply chain, we partner with farmers and customers to source, make and deliver products that are vital for living. Our 155,000 team members innovate with purpose, providing customers with life’s essentials so businesses can grow, communities prosper, and consumers live well. With over 160 years of experience as a family company, we look ahead while remaining true to our values. We put people first. We reach higher. We do the right thing—today and for generations to come.
 JOB PURPOSE AND IMPACT  
The Environmental Health and Safety Specialist will lead the implementation, execution and maintenance of the environmental, health and safety and process safety management systems a high complex facility. In this role, you will serve as a subject matter authority for the application of safe, compliant operational practices and demonstrate compliance with company policy, work processes, programs and standards that comply with environmental, health and safety regulations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Nice To Haves

• Basic business acumen and the ability to partner and communicate effectively with business counterparts
• Solid working knowledge of food safety industry practices and standards
• Strong scientific and mathematical knowledge
• Confirmed ability to deliver processes effectively to optimize business resources

Responsibilities

• Assess environmental health and safety risks, opportunities and impacts, standards and regulations and advise on potential impacts to internal and external stakeholders.
• Implement programs and processes in alignment with the environmental health and safety regulatory of government, International Standard Organization (ISO) management system and corporate guidelines.
• Deliver environmental health and safety activities, including emergency response plan, incident and accident management, training implementation and evacuation drill.
• Handle environmental health and safety related records and reporting.
• Participate and support regular environmental health and safety audits and certification program in compliance with established standards.
• Independently solve moderately complex issues with minimal supervision, while escalating more complex issues to appropriate staff.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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