Environmental Health & Safety Coordinator

Ocean Spray Cranberries•Kenosha, WI

About The Position

The EHS Coordinator will work collaboratively to support our Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) function, ensuring compliance with corporate, plant, and regulatory standards. Your efforts will help maintain a safe and environmentally responsible workplace while driving continuous improvement in our safety and environmental programs Job Responsibilities: The EHS Coordinator/ Specialist will work to support the EHS function in compliance to corporate, plant and regulatory expectations. Identify, coordinate and implement safety and environmental improvement plans. Develop and deliver environmental and safety training both in person and electronically. Participate in regularly scheduled safety committee meetings. Observe work practices and interact/coach safe work practices with employees and supervisors Perform Job Safety Analyses, PPE assessments and make recommendations for improvement. Perform annual LOTO observations & Updates (TKPro) Perform regular facility environmental, health and safety audits and employee competency testing. Oversee inspection, maintenance and upkeep of safety equipment (fall protection, respiratory protection, confined space entry etc.). Develop and communicate weekly safety toolbox talks. Maintain and oversee the GemOne Software. Investigate accidents, prepare and maintain required reports. Identify countermeasure to prevent reoccurrence. Provide new hire orientation outlining the Company’s high expectations regarding safety rules and regulations. Perform other job related duties as assigned. Work with supervisors and other appropriate leaders on safety incidents.

Requirements

Associate's degree or professional experience and/or technical school and certifications in environmental, occupational safety or related area preferred.
Good oral and written communication skills.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers at all levels.
Requires the ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time during the eight- or twelve-hour shift.
Good interpersonal skills and ability to work constructively in team environment..
Demonstrated computer proficiency (Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.).
Due to the nature of this position, physical activity is also required.
Employees may be required to climb stairs on a regular basis and lift and or move up to 48 pounds without assistance.
Employee will be required to work occasional off-shift schedules.
Employee will also be required to attend external developmental opportunities.

Nice To Haves

Experience as a trainer preferred.

Responsibilities

Identify, coordinate and implement safety and environmental improvement plans.
Develop and deliver environmental and safety training both in person and electronically.
Participate in regularly scheduled safety committee meetings.
Observe work practices and interact/coach safe work practices with employees and supervisors
Perform Job Safety Analyses, PPE assessments and make recommendations for improvement.
Perform annual LOTO observations & Updates (TKPro)
Perform regular facility environmental, health and safety audits and employee competency testing.
Oversee inspection, maintenance and upkeep of safety equipment (fall protection, respiratory protection, confined space entry etc.).
Develop and communicate weekly safety toolbox talks.
Maintain and oversee the GemOne Software.
Investigate accidents, prepare and maintain required reports.
Identify countermeasure to prevent reoccurrence.
Provide new hire orientation outlining the Company’s high expectations regarding safety rules and regulations.
Perform other job related duties as assigned.
Work with supervisors and other appropriate leaders on safety incidents.