The EHS Specialist will be responsible for all facets of safety, including implementation, interpretation, and reporting of information for local/state/federal safety regulations and standards. Coordinates a variety of Safety Programs and provides professional level support and assistance to such programs. Assist plant in achieving health, safety, and environmental related goals.

· Perform safety audits and inspections to ensure site safety standards are met in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations.

· Review and implement standardized EHS policies and procedures, including but not limited to Job Safety Analysis, Risk Assessments, Incident/Accident Investigation, ergonomics, HAZCOM, Lock out/Tag Out, Hot Work, Confined Space, Cranes, Bloodborne Pathogens, etc.

· Conduct all safety related training as necessary to comply with local/state/Federal requirements.

· Maintain all safety training records.

· Prepare, coordinate, and document monthly safety meetings.

· Check and maintain all first aid inventory/supplies/PPE and request for re-supply if necessary.

· Investigate near misses, accidents, incidents, injuries, and illnesses in workplace and report to Divisional EHS Manager.

· Document all injuries/accidents and workplace illnesses, prepare reports for local/state/federal documentation logs (Cal OSHA, OSHA 300) and maintain confidentiality.

· Assist with environmental data requirements for annual reporting.

· Assist in providing weekly Safety Talk training for supervisors/managers.

· Conduct fire and emergency evacuation drills as needed.

· Lead in all aspects of Safety (coaching for Safety, behavior-based safety)

· Completes training by supervisor.

· Complies with all safety and company policies and procedures.

· Performs other related duties as assigned.

· Safety minded person with a cooperative attitude who has a high standard of integrity and ethical behavior. 

· Motivated to exceed performance standards and lead in continuous improvement effort and positive change for safety.

· Actively seek and achieve group participation and team work to improve safety.

· Good problem-solving skills.

· Able to resolve conflict in an open and direct manner.

· 2-3 years related work experience

· Bachelor’s degree in occupational safety and health, Environmental or obtaining a degree in related field.

· CPR/First Aid/AED instructor certification

· Any Professional Safety Certification (GSP, ASP, CSP, CIH, etc.)

· First Responder, EMT, or Paramedic license

· Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications (word, excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

· Ability to lift 25 lbs.

· Ability to read, write, type, and communicate verbally fluently in English.

· Reliable and dependable.

· Have certification in CPR, First Aid/AED, and bloodborne pathogens or be able to obtain post-employment.

· Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information and documentation.

· Working knowledge of OSHA/Cal OSHA and ISO standards and other environmental standards.

· Be able to obtain ISO internal auditor certification post-employment.

· Work in manufacturing facility that exposes employee to loud noise, extreme temperature and humidity, dust, environmental stressors, etc.

· Ability to sit/stand for extended periods of time. Must be able to walk, bend, climb, crouch, reach, lean and other requirements as needed to fulfill duties.

· Able to interact effectively with other employees, management, customers, and visitors.

· Must be able to wear appropriate PPE as required by policy and procedures.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to work near moving mechanical parts, dusty conditions, high noise environments, chemicals used in the process, and extreme temperatures. The facility is an industrial manufacturing plant. This position is designated safety sensitive.