Environmental, Health, and Safety Specialist

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.

Duties and 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

Minimum Requirements & Qualifications

• 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

Education, Experience, and Training

• Bachelor’s degree in biological science chemistry, microbiology, food science or manufacturing strongly preferred
• Master’s Degree 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

Work Environment

• Main office at PIM Brands Pierce Street Location in Somerset, NJ
• Regular visits between PIM Brands Cottontail & Randolph Locations in Somerset, NJ
• Occasional visits to PIM Brands Headquarters in Park Ridge, NJ