Environmental, Health & Safety Coordinator

Ventura Foods • Saint Joseph, MO

6d • Onsite

About The Position

To assist the Environmental, Health, and Safety Manager in planning, establishing, implementing, and maintaining a variety of Environmental, Health, and Safety programs to ensure the highest possible degree of safety for employees. Works closely with plant personnel, including supervisors and employees.

Requirements

• Associate-degree or equivalent, required.
• Proficient in training methodologies, curriculum development and soft skills (communication skills, critical thinking, time management, team building, etc.)
• Strong organizational, planning, project management, problem resolution, communication, presentation, facilitation, and motivational skills required.
• Superior organizational skills, attention to detail, and communication (written and verbal) skills.
• High energy, enthusiastic, motivational training style.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Computer literate with in-depth knowledge of MS office, web-based systems, and visual aids technology.

Nice To Haves

• A minimum of one year of EHS experience, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with maintaining OSHA and EPA compliance with mandates from Corporate.
• Duties include planning and organizing training, conducting training, maintaining training documentation and certifications.
• Assist with EHS program implementation and the use of EHS compliance applications.
• Assist with conducting accident investigations, reporting using company applications, assist with root cause analysis, corrective actions, focusing on incident reduction and working to meet and improve incident rates.
• Help identify and evaluate hazardous conditions in the workplace, conduct and coordinate daily rounds to audit physical conditions and safe work practices.
• Provide advice and counseling to employees, visitors and contractors for all compliance regulations.
• Oversee regulatory inspections are completed, such as fire extinguishers, eyewash, and shower stations, area inspections, egress, and exit signs, environmental program inspections, and other regulatory inspections and audits.
• Conduct safety and hazardous material inspections and maintain inspection documents and verifications.
• Assist with environmental compliance reports, sampling, and any inspection mandates.
• Assist in maintaining and executing site awareness and incentive programs, including corrective actions and tracking sustainability and utility reduction projects.
• Assist with maintenance of Safety Committee.
• Additional responsibilities as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, Prescription, Dental, & Vision – coverage beginning on your 1st day for eligible employees
• Profit Sharing and 401(k) matching (after eligible criteria is met)
• Paid Vacation, Sick Time, and Holidays
• Employee Appreciation Events and Employee Assistance Programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree