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Environmental, Health & Safety Specialist

Batavia, NY

Are you a self-driven person looking to advance your career as a high-impact player on a team? If so, we have an exciting challenge for you and your future!

Our culture is built on value commitments to innovation, quality, results, integrity, community, people, and collaboration that fosters a strong employee engagement, teamwork, safety and wellness. We offer a competitive benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, wellness programs, employee discounts, retirement plans, tuition reimbursement, ongoing development, advancement opportunities and more. 

Founded in 1846, today HP Hood is one of the largest and most trusted food and beverage manufacturers in the United States. Our portfolio of national and super-regional brands and licensed products includes Hood, Heluva Good, Lactaid, Blue Diamond Almond Breeze, Planet Oat and more.

Job Summary:
Broad-spectrum Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Professional position that provides technical 
and professional support services to operations staff, with guidance and direction from the Senior 
EHS Manager. This is an on-the-floor (high visibility/floor presence) position, with an emphasis on 
Health & Safety.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
•  Safety-related responsibilities include:
o Implement written EHS programs and policies aligned with federal and state requirements.
o Design and deliver safety orientation and refresher training, perform job hazard analysis, and 
conduct workplace safety inspections.
o Administer key programs, such as hearing conservation, hazard communication, industrial hygiene, 
and contractor safety compliance.
o Provide hands-on guidance to facility managers and supervisors regarding incident 
reporting/investigation to ensure company standards and processes are met.
o Partner with department leadership teams to drive the annual Safety Improvement Plan.
o Provide internal support for workers’ compensation cases, serve as facility contact for claims 
questions, and interface with insurance adjusters, medical professionals, and injured workers.
o Facilitate the plant Safety Committee and associated Task Teams.
o Promote a positive safety culture by developing and creating documents, work instructions, and 
visual aids to support positive employee communications and data delivery.
•  Environmental responsibilities include:
o Assist with the management of all environmental regulatory programs for the plant, including, but 
not limited to: air, stormwater, wastewater, hazardous materials, hazardous waste disposal, 
universal waste disposal, spill prevention, recycling, sustainability reporting, and regulatory 
reporting.
o Interface with local, state, and federal regulatory agencies, including, but not limited to, 
Genesee County and NYDEC, to ensure that all environmental aspects, impacts, programs and permits 
are accepted and understood to be compliant.

Education and Experience:
•  Requires a minimum of a BA/BS degree plus 3 to 5 years of related experience.
•  A degree in Environmental Health and Safety, Occupational Health and Safety, or related 
discipline may be considered in lieu of related experience.
•  Proficiency in Microsoft Office required (e.g., Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
•  Knowledge of applicable federal and state regulations required.
•  Experience in manufacturing setting preferred, food & beverage is a plus.

Skills and Competencies:
•  Displays knowledge of federal and state safety and environmental regulatory programs.
•  Able to work with and give direction to all departments affected or impacted by EHS 
programs.
•  Partners with Quality, Sanitation, Processing, Packaging, and other affected departments to 
ensure that EHS compliance obligations are aligned with Food Safety and GMP requirements.
•  Inspires and motivates others to work safely, and shows strong enthusiasm for workplace 
safety.
•  Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations.

•  Seeks feedback to improve performance and exhibits ability to learn and apply new 
skills.
•  Self-disciplined and highly motivated, with a passion for excellence and a strong drive for 
success.

 

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Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience and location.

The pay range for this position is

$70,800 - $80,000 USD

HP Hood is an Equal Opportunity Employer 

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