EHS Specialist (Lakeland, FL)

Benefits: 
Full-Time Position (Day Shift) Hours:  Mon-Fri Position (No Weekends)
Day One Benefits (including Health, Dental, Vision) 
    Paid Retirement (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) & 401K Retirement Option 
    Employer Paid Short Term & Long-Term Disability
Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays (10)
    Paid Life Insurance Policy (up to $50,000)
    True Identity Protection (ID Watchdog) Employee Sponsored
    Best Places to Work Award (Employer of Distinction)

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 

• Assist in monitoring safety activities of distribution and production locations, ensuring that established policies and procedures are properly supported and followed. 

• Assist in executing corporate policies and procedures to be in compliance with local, state, and federal laws, rules and regulations including but not limited to, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Department of Transportation (DOT), and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). 

• Assist Corporate Compliance and Facility Managers by monitoring activities relevant to safety and environmental compliance and with implementation of corrective or preventative actions as needed.  

• Prepare, maintain and monitor EHS compliance files and records. 

• Perform safety and environmental inspections, prepare written reports of findings and recommendations for corrective or preventive measures where indicated and follow up to ensure measures have been implemented.  

• Assist in the evaluation and maintenance of safety and environmental programs.  

• Conduct compliance related orientation and training for new employees, preform ongoing compliance training, and maintain related training documentation as required by company policy and regulatory standards.  

• Ensure necessary licenses and permits are maintained and reporting requirements are submitted in a timely manner. 

• Other duties as assigned.  

EDUCATION: 

• Bachelor’s degree (safety, environmental, or engineering preferred) 

WORK EXPERIENCE:

• 2-5 years experience with coordination and implementation of EHS programs within the manufacturing industry. 

• Knowledge of OSHA, EPA, ANSI, NFPA, DOT and Workers Compensation regulations.  

• Computer skills: Microsoft Office applications.  

• Skills necessary to achieve corporate objectives.  

• Ability to read, analyze and interpret common scientific technical journals and legal documents.  

• Utilize good judgment and sound reasoning.  

LICENSE AND CERTIFICATIONS: 

• Safety or Environmental Certification a plus. 

SKILLS AND ABILITIES: 

• Proficient with Microsoft® Suite of products. 

• Highly self-motivated and directed with strong attention to detail.  

• Strong facilitation, problem solving, verbal and written communication, and decision-making skills. 

• Knowledge of environmental, health, and safety regulations with the ability to deal with situations involving sensitive and confidential company issues. 

• Working knowledge in auditing/inspecting files, policies, procedures, and programs. 

• Skilled in technical and regulatory language/terminology associated with environmental, health, safety, or other compliance issues with ability to effectively present information to top management, job site personnel, regulatory agencies and/or public groups; (communicate with all levels).  

• Strong organizational and project management skills including the ability to work against pressing deadlines.  

• Position calls for quick and efficient responses to sensitive issues where a high level of technical and systematic thought process is required.  

• Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from employees, customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.  

• Able to organize work, prioritize, engage in variety of tasks simultaneously and consistently meet deadlines.  

• Exercise creative, innovative, and effective problem solving.  

• Review/follow up to ensure optimum results. 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: 

• The use of a computer and phone – must be able to see, type, write, finger, grasp, and sit.  

• Communicating with internal and external customers – must be able to talk, hear, see, and comprehend.  

• Mobility inside the office to access filing cabinets, office machines, and supplies – must be able to move about the office space, reach, bend, and occasionally lift up to 30 pounds. 

• Travel –Includes but not limited to regular inter-site visits, as well as meetings, seminars, conferences, as applicable. 

WORKING CONDITIONS: 

Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  

• Work is routinely performed in office environment as well as regular visits to production plants and distribution warehouses which can have exposure to excessive noise levels, dust, and natural elements. 

• Noise levels are typically minimal in the office but may exceed normal threshold in the production plants and distribution warehouses. 

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT: 

• None in office environment. 

• Must be able to properly use, wear, and care for site specific personal protective equipment, when conducting site specific activities such as: training, audits, investigations, or program reviews. 

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The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and levels of work performed by employees, but are not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.   

Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer. 

Harrell’s LLC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer – Protected Veterans/Disabled. 

This company will provide Equal Opportunity to all individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, GINA, and age. 

This is a non-management position
This is a full time position
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