Environmental Health and Safety Specialist

Safety at Chewy is Paramount! Our Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) mission focuses on providing tools, resources, and environments that support safe, efficient, healthy behaviors and proactively encourages employees to lead their health and well-being.   

To assist with delivering upon our mission, Chewy is seeking a full-time EHS Specialist to serve as a designated shift representative for our Houston, TX Fulfillment Center (FC), coordinating and implementing all areas of the Chewy EHS Program as encouraged by leadership. The EHS Specialist promotes a positive environment while following Chewy standards and maintaining a safe work environment.  

What you'll do but not limited to:  

• Demonstrate passion for EHS.  

• Serve as the designated EHS shift representative, coordinating and implementing all areas of the Chewy EHS Program as coached by the Site EHSM.  

• Influence behavior and encourage dedication on the part of all Team Members in following Chewy EHS standards and maintaining a safe work environment.   

• Training and mentoring Team Members on observed at-risk behaviors.  

• Support leadership efforts to ensure compliance with corporate EHS Program expectations and applicable federal and state laws.   

• Identify and communicate leadership of compliance issues, EHS risks, and improvement opportunities by performing daily, weekly, and monthly audits.  

• Conduct risk assessments related to jobs performed and new equipment introductions.   

• Recommend appropriate risk mitigation measures to leadership, including ergonomic considerations.  

• Facilitate the incident investigation process.  

• Maintain accurate daily, weekly, and monthly metrics applying corporate-based reporting systems to provide onsite leadership with data to mitigate injuries and incidents.   

• Maintain required paperwork to follow EHS standards.  

• Perform required standard of work observations and audits.  

• Train and assist Team Members in completing their EHS responsibilities.  

• Perform specific EHS training as required by the EHS Manager.  

• Demonstrate strong communication, collaboration, analysis, and customer-centric skills.  

• Demonstrate the ability to analyze accident data, new processes, and equipment for potential EHS concerns and conduct job hazard and job safety analyses.  

What you'll need:  

• High school or equivalent diploma.  

• A minimum of 1 year in an EHS related field OR a bachelor’s degree in EHS-relevant field OR 6 months experience performing in a safety-related role within Chewy.  

• Knowledge of OSHA regulations specifically 29 CFR 1910.  

• Experience using Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint in a professional capacity.  

• Able to maintain confidentiality in matters involving personnel issues.  

• Ability to develop and implement department objectives and strategies.  

• Available to work flexible shifts, including days, nights, and/or weekends.  

Bonus:  

• Bachelor’s degree or higher, preferably in an EHS-relevant field.  

• Experience leading and mentoring a team.   

• Experience in emergency response with active First Aid and CPR certificates.  

• Experience with Intelex, Avetta, Asana, Smartsheet, Safety Management Systems, Microsoft Office, or other similar workspace software.  

Why Chewy:  

• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision.  

• Team member discounts and perks.  

• Collective and dynamic work environment.  

• Opportunities for professional growth and development.  

We offer the following benefits for Team Members:  

• 20% Chewy.com Discount  

• Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA and HSA (eligibility on the 1st of the month following date of hire)  

• Life and Disability Insurance  

• 401(k) with company matching  

• Wellness benefits through Wellbeing @Chewy  

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)  

• Paid Time Off: Team Members are eligible to accrue up to 80 hours of PTO their first year  

• Subsidized child, adult, and pet backup care through Care.com  

• Discounts on many items through the LifeMart Discount platform  

• The option to sign up for Payactiv’s Earned Wage Access program and access a portion of the money you’ve already earned, before your regular payday!  

• Opportunity for wage increases starting after 3-months of service  

• Referral Bonuses - $500 per referral 

 

 

 

Chewy is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, citizenship, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender identity, results of genetic testing, veteran status, as well as any other legally-protected characteristic. If you have a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act or similar law, and you need an accommodation during the application process or to perform these job requirements, or if you need a religious accommodation, please contact CAAR@chewy.com.

 

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