Environmental Health & Safety Specialist

King's Hawaiian Bakery • Oakwood, GA

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Working under general supervision, the EHS Specialist will support the day-to-day implementation and maintenance of environmental, health, and safety programs in a high-volume food manufacturing environment. This role ensures operational compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations, while promoting a proactive safety culture aligned with GMP and SQF standards. The EHS Specialist is a key contributor to safety training, hazard analysis, incident investigation, and environmental monitoring programs across all production shifts. Employees in this position may interact with their leader several times a week to receive guidance and feedback. Most non-routine activities may require their leader’s advance approval, but routine decisions within the general scope of the role may be made independently.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited 4-year college or equivalent relevant experience required
• At least 1 year of progressively responsible experience in a manufacturing environment required.
• 1 year of experience in EHS program execution or regulatory compliance support required.
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs.
• Ability to stand and walk on production floor up to 90% of the time during shift hours.
• Working understanding of OSHA 29 CFR and EPA 40 CFR regulations, particularly as applied to food manufacturing environments.
• Working understanding of GMP and SQF compliance principles and how they intersect with EHS procedures and controls.
• Working ability to perform safety audits, conduct hazard assessments, and track corrective actions in real-time environments.
• Working ability to engage employees in safety practices through effective communication and training delivery.
• Proficient administrative skills including report writing, data tracking, and electronic document management.
• Ability to work a mid-shift schedule (2:00 PM – 10:00 PM).
• Ability to travel up to 5% of the time.
• Ability to consistently demonstrate King’s values of excellence, dignity, saying it like it is in a way it can be heard; and curiosity, collaboration, critical thinking and emotional intelligence.

Nice To Haves

• degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, or related field preferred.
• Developing knowledge of environmental permit requirements and hazardous waste management practices.
• Developing knowledge of ergonomic principles and how to apply them to reduce injury risk in high-volume production roles.
• Developing knowledge of emergency response coordination and basic workplace security procedures.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and support employee training programs on all EHS topics, including OSHA-mandated programs (e.g., hazard communication, LOTO, powered industrial trucks), site-specific protocols, and GMP/SQF requirements.
• Assist with development and revision of EHS-related policies and standard operating procedures (SOPs), ensuring alignment with current regulatory requirements and best practices in food manufacturing.
• Perform risk assessments and job hazard analyses (JHAs) across production areas, collaborating with department leads to implement risk mitigation controls and promote safe behaviors.
• Conduct regular safety inspections and audits of production, warehouse, sanitation, and maintenance areas, documenting findings and tracking corrective actions to resolution.
• Participate in incident investigations using root cause analysis tools and support timely completion of required reports and corrective/preventive actions.
• Monitor and manage reporting procedures for safety incidents and near misses using internal tracking systems; analyze trends and recommend safety improvements.
• Promote a culture of safety and engagement through ongoing communication, coaching, and participation in safety team meetings across all shifts.
• Support environmental compliance by assisting with the management of air, water, stormwater, and waste programs, including required monitoring, documentation, and reporting per EPA and local agency requirements.
• Maintain up-to-date environmental records and ensure accurate inspections and logs for hazardous and non-hazardous waste, chemical storage, and material safety data sheets (SDS).
• Collaborate with the security team to maintain a safe workplace by managing contractor safety expectations, tracking security metrics, and leading routine safety and security reviews.
• Serve as the Emergency Response Coordinator during mid-shift operations, ensuring readiness for weather-related or security-related threats and facilitating employee communication.
• Assist in facilitating with security operations and third-party security vendor management, including coordination of access control systems, incident reporting protocols, and security audits.
• Coordinate emergency preparedness programs, including drills, emergency response team activities, and safety/security alerts.
• Support ergonomic assessments and workplace improvements to reduce strain injuries and promote employee wellness across all shifts.
• Perform other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of this role.

Benefits

• supporting the long-term health and well-being of our employees and their families

What This Job Offers

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