Environmental, Health & Safety Specialist
About The Position
Do you love candy and snacks? Are you looking to join an ever evolving and rapidly growing team? PIM Brands might just be exactly what you’re looking for! At PIM, we make the brands you love. Our portfolio of products, from Welch’s Fruit Snacks to Sun-Maid Chocolate Raisins and Sour Jacks Sour Candies are enjoyed by millions of consumers every day. And when it comes to careers, we seek talented, results-oriented individuals who want to play a part in building amazing brands and products while working in a collaborative, dynamic, and fast-paced office environment. At PIM, you can make an immediate and lasting contribution to help grow iconic snack and confectionery brands, no matter your area of expertise. We are looking for an Environmental & Safety Specialist interested in starting a SWEET career as part of our team at PIM. Job Overview: This position is a supporting role reporting to the Environmental, Health & Safety Manager. The incumbent supports operations for Environmental, Health & Safety matters, creating real value for the organization by supporting identifying and mitigating risk and assisting in regulatory matters.
Requirements
- At least 2 years in Safety, Security, and Environmental Compliance in manufacturing; Food & Beverage experience preferred
- OSHA 30 Certification; OSHA 511 preferred
- AED/CPR/First Aid certified with medical experience
- Certifications in EHS topics such as LOTO, Forklift, Confined Space
- Industrial Hygiene expertise (airborne hazards: dust, chemicals, mold, bacteria)
- In-depth knowledge of OSHA General Industry and environmental standards
- Fire Safety experience
- Applied Ergonomics knowledge
- Risk assessment and facility improvement skills
- Security principles in industrial settings
- Ability to thrive in fast-paced, high-pressure environments
- Influencing peers and strong communication skills
- Willing to work all shifts; self-motivated and independent with a sense of urgency
- Bachelor’s degree in biological science chemistry, microbiology, food science or manufacturing strongly preferred
- Minimum 5 year’s experience in QA/QC, food laboratory and/or food and beverage production required
- Experience in the implementation of SQF Level 2 or 3 Program
- HACCP and SQF Certified
- Food industry experience required
- Computer proficiency and skills in EXCEL, Word, Microsoft Office and other software programs
- Must possess excellent analytical, problem solving and organization skills
- Willing to be trained
- Ability to read, speak, and write English is essential, fluent in Spanish and/or English are preferred
Nice To Haves
- OSHA 511 preferred
- Master’s Degree preferred
- fluent in Spanish and/or English are preferred
Responsibilities
- Support monitoring and maintaining compliance with all Federal, State, County and Local Environmental, Health and Safety Regulations, including OSHA, NJDEP, NJDCA and MCUA, in all actions, procedures and policies
- Perform weekly, monthly and annual inspection for EHS Compliance
- Assist with maintaining detailed log of incidents across all sites
- Attend Safety Committee meetings, take minutes and ensure necessary paperwork is prepared for meetings
- Provide input to develop and implement necessary EHS Policies & Procedures
- Follow PIM Brands GMP and EHS Policies and Procedures and monitor associates for adherence with the same.
- All other duties assigned by management
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package, with options designed to help you make the best decisions for yourself, your family, and your lifestyle (based on eligibility)
- Personal time off, vacation time, floating days and observed holidays
- Summer Fridays between Memorial Day weekend and Labor Day weekend.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
