Environmental Health & Safety Representative
Environmental Health & Safety Representative (Owensboro, KY) - Specialty Foods Group, LLC
Specialty Foods Group LLC a division of Indiana Packers Corporation (IPC) is a fully integrated retail, foodservice and private label producer of fresh and processed meats based in Delphi, Indiana. Since the start of operations in 1991, we have experienced rapid growth from a single pork processing company into a multi-plant diversified producer of fresh and processed meats, with locations throughout America's Heartland and revenues of approximately $1.5B. We are best known for our national brand Kentucky Legend (the best-selling quarter-sliced ham in the United States) as well as a number of well-known regional brands, including Indiana Kitchen, Fischer's, Field, Mickelberry's, Kentuckian Gold, and Scott Pete. We now have processing facilities in Frankfort, Indiana; Holland, Michigan; and Owensboro, Kentucky.
We value diversity, innovation, collaboration and those passionate about their jobs. We support our associates by offering a total rewards package, including competitive pay, three different medical care plans (two with company-funded health savings accounts), pharmacy, dental, and vision plans, a retirement/401K (with match on team members' contributions), a competitive paid time off program, educational assistance, and numerous advancement opportunities. With more than 3,100 team members located across 14 different states, we are a big company with a small company culture.
Our team helps feed the world! Are you ready to step up to the challenge of launching your career with Indiana Packers?
Job Summary: This position will provide full-time environmental, health, and safety support to the operations and will ensure that all practices follow Specialty Foods Group, LLC regulatory requirements. This individual will work to create and enforce a culture of safety within the company, implement programs, policies, and assessments to ensure the company is in compliance with all federal and internal health and safety rules. This position works closely with manufacturing, maintenance, and other staff teams. The individual in this role will spend time on the plant floor and in the office. Typical work hours are first shift but shall be on call to provide guidance and support as needed; may occasionally work 2nd shift.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
• Assists the EHS Manager in data collection necessary for preparing, monitoring, and maintaining all records and reports that pertain to safety, health, and environment (i.e., OSHA Log, Annual Summary Log, Audit Fuel usage inventory logs, and natural gas usage logs, fire extinguisher, alarm system, and equipment inspection and testing records).
• Works with the EHS Manager on developing OSHA and environmental related programs as needed.
• Works with EHS Manager to create and maintain policies and procedures related to environmental, health, and safety programs.
• Maintains a presence on the production floor to identify potential causes for incidents through facility inspections and assure all company related safety rules are being followed.
• Completes facility inspections related to Ground Water Protection and Spill Prevention Plans.
• Ensures all OSHA and Environmental required training is scheduled and completed (ie Ammonia Refrigeration training, powered industrial truck training, evacuations, fire extinguisher, LOTO, Hazard Communications, Bloodborne pathogens, hearing conservation, PPE, etc.)
• Assists in all required safety testing, is scheduled, and performed (i.e., Hearing test, respirator fit testing, audiometric level testing, air quality testing.)
• Completes required PPE assessments to assure all employees are wearing proper PPE.
• Conducts Job Safety Analysis and assist the production team in developing SOP's.
• Assists in monthly inspection and cleaning of all Hazmat Team & Ammonia Refrigeration PPE; coordinates annual testing of equipment as required by OSHA.
• Reviews and follows up on incident investigation, root cause analysis, and trend analysis.
• Assists the EHS Manager and Refrigeration Manager in maintaining proper documentation for the Risk Management Plan and the Process Safety Management Plan (PSM).
• Inputs and tracks safety related work orders using the E-Maintenance system, utilizing the system reports for incident investigations when necessary.
• Assists in the monthly safety committee meetings and maintains list of follow-up issues and creates agendas/meeting minutes.
• Responsible for maintaining training records in the Alchemy system and running reports as necessary.
• Participates as a Hazmat Team member.
• Ability to transport employees as needed to a medical facility as a result of an injury and/or required annual testing. (Hearing, Respiratory Physicals)
• Maintains first aid supplies.
• Completes daily Opacity readings
Supervisory Responsibilities: This position has no direct reports
Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or Experience: Bachelor's degree in Safety or Environmental Science or equivalent experience for a minimum of 3 years.
Language Skills: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
Reasoning Ability:
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Computer Skills: Must have above average computer skills in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Certified in First Aid, OSHA, and CPR or ability to be certified within six (6) months; OSHA 30Hr Certificate
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk. The employee is occasionally required to stand; use hands to handle or feel objects; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Work Environment:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts in a cold environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Specialty Foods Group, LLC maintains a diverse workforce where employee differences are truly valued. Our products are known to be household names, not only throughout the region, but the country. As a part of the community for over 100 years, SFG has never had a layoff! Be a part of something legendary...be part of the Specialty Foods Group Team. Must be able to pass E-Verify.
Specialty Foods Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and values diversity. Our EOE policy not only prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any protected category under state, local or federal law, but also reflects our commitment to making all employment decisions without regard to an individual's membership in a protected class. This policy relates to all phases of employment, including, but not limited to, recruiting, employment, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, termination, rates of pay and other forms of compensation, selection for training, the use of all facilities, and participation in company-sponsored employee activities. As part of its equal opportunity policy, we also take affirmative action in accordance with applicable laws to ensure that women, minorities, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities have opportunities to join and progress within the Company.
Food and Beverage Manufacturing
Health Care Provider
Full-time