EHS Specialist

EHS Specialist

Jost Chemical is seeking an ambitious, hard-working EHS Professional to join the Jost EHS Team!

Are you looking for a career at a fast-paced environment, where your hard work and dedication will pay off? Are you a team player, who sets goals to get the job done and would like to use your skills to grow with a great company?

Then, this position is right for you!

EHS Training Support Specialist

Position: Full time

Our offer:

• Medical/Dental/Vision Plan Insurance, Short and Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance after 60 days.
• 3% Safe Harbor contribution to your 401k.
• Up to a 4% Discretionary Match (like a profit-sharing contribution) to your 401k.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) Employees eligible first day of employment.
• 9 Company Paid Holidays (72 hours) each year.
• Uniforms and work boot allowance
• 24-hour access to our free, on-site fitness center.
• We provide Individual development, on-the-job training, and development programs designed to enhance your professional growth and development while ensuring you feel valued, inspired and appreciated at work.

Jost Chemical is an equal opportunity employer and affirmatively seeks diversity in its workforce. We consider applicants, and make all employment decisions, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, or any other legally protected status. We are committed to recruiting and retaining the best talent in the chemical manufacturing industry.

Background

• Reports to the Plant Manager in a c-GMP regulated manufacturing environment operating under Q7A standards.

• This person shall perform all duties required to provide compliance with local, state, and federal regulations. This includes maintaining policies and procedures consistent with these requirements.

• Employee focus and has knowledge about chemicals, environmental, safety and human health.

Tasks

• Assist in conducting training classes for the company on topics related to all regulatory and organizational requirements as outlined by the EHS Manager; includes new and current employee training.

• Implement and maintain internal control procedures consistent with organizational requirements of local, state, and federal regulations.

• Conduct full site inspections governing workers health and safety. Suggest corrective actions if necessary. Report back to the Plant Manager if enforcement is needed.

• Assist with the reporting requirements with regards to local, state, and federal regulations.

• Define, identify, and prioritize projects and tasks in relationship to safe work environment.

• Maintain all Safety Data Sheets for the organization for all imported products within the organization. This shall be completed closely in conjunction with the Plant Manager to ensure overall compliance.

• Interact with the local police and fire department during emergency situations on an as needed basis only.

• Assist in the Plant Manager in conjunction with the Human Resource Department to ensure all applicable requirements are met for the organization for workers compensation.

• Assist departments and plant sites on daily safety and health items.

• Ensure continuous improvement of the safety culture within the organization.

• Attend project related meetings to determine EHS involvement. This shall include the review of new products, equipment and processes for potential hazards and recommend modifications before introduction.

• Assist in the investigation of incidents and/or injuries within the organization.

• Manage and stock the inventory for all safety and first aid cabinets for the organization.

• Maintain currency in the profession regarding local, state, and Federal regulations.

• Any other tasks deemed necessary by Management for the betterment of Jost operations

Specifications

• S. degree or above in Science, Environmental management, Engineering, Occupational Safety or Health (or a related field). Work related experience in a Chemical manufacturing environment shall also be considered in lieu of degree.

• At least two (2) years of progressively more responsible work experience and/or on-the-job training that provided knowledge of generally accepted principles, theories and practices used in a chemical manufacturing environment.

• Knowledge of:

  • Federal, state and local SHE regulations (Thorough level)

  • Office methods and procedures

  • MS Office software package

• Skill in:

  • Training needs assessment, design, delivery and evaluation

  • Working effectively and efficiently on multiple projects at once

  • Working effectively in a team environment, including in-depth collaboration between production and process divisions

  • Responding to rapidly changing demands

• Ability to:

  • Process divisions.

  • Provide leadership in delivering effective and efficient EHS services

  • Manage projects and coordinate them with other organizational units.

  • Train and influence others in EHS related activities.

  • Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, within all levels of the organization.

  • Assess risk and develop appropriate mitigation approaches.

  • Exercise judgment while being insightful, logical and methodical.

Current Openings for EHS Specialist Jobs at Jost Chemical Co.