• Dairy marketing cooperative owned by 2,000 farm families and managed by its 1,200 employees. 

The Environmental Health and Safety Specialist position is responsible for implementing all policies and procedures that comprise the EHS program including, but limited to, evaluation and control of safety and health hazards in the workplace, routine hazard recognition and environmental management and also supports functions by performing routine tasks associated with inspection of necessary equipment. The position will work with managers, supervisors, and employees to minimize environmental exposures, occupational health and safety risks, teach specific safe work habits and manage compliance with applicable regulations. The position will primarily workdays but will be required to work some split shifts and on-call to cover the full plant operations, which operates 24 hours, 7 days a week.

JOB DUTIES: The following are required competencies of the position that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job: • Thorough understanding and broad application of safety regulations, standards, principles, theories, and techniques. • Demonstrated proficiency in Windows, MS Office Suite including; Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook, internet/intranet and other organizational specific software. • Professional communications skills for both internal and external customers, co-workers, team members and consultants. • Demonstrated training skills involving making presentations covering various topics. • Exceptional attention to detail, strong organizational and time management skills. • Ability to adapt effectively within a continually changing and demanding environment. • Demonstrate an understanding of the products manufactured and the processes involved. • Basic understanding of equipment operations and minor troubleshooting ability. • Must be able to demonstrate an ability and willingness to communicate effectively in order to maintain high levels of confidentiality, safety, health, quality and efficiency. • Ability to read and comprehend standard operating procedures and company guidelines in order to maintain regulatory compliance. • Ability to understand daily production needs. • Demonstrated strong teamwork skills, with the ability to lead, participate and/or work directly with cross-functional teams and/or individuals. • Ability to plan, initiate, direct, and carry out short and long-term programs. • Ability to work independently, multi-task and prioritize. • Detail oriented, be quality minded. • Solid understanding and respect for the differences of roles between management, supervisory and line personnel. • Able to perform at a high level in a fast paced environment. • Maintain a valid drivers’ license. • Demonstrated ability to lead and integrate safety into manufacturing activities. • Demonstrated ability to influence others without direct, hierarchical control. • Ability to define problems, collect and document data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. • Ability to interpret an extensive variety of situations and events and respond accordingly. Ability to seek counsel, when needed, from appropriate resources. • Possess traits of honesty and integrity, creativity and flexibility.

JOB TYPE: FT/Permanent

WAGE PER HOUR: 55K-65K Base of experience

HOURS PER WEEK: 40+ OVER TIME: 0-5-week, exempt position

WORKWEEK: Monday- Friday, from 8:00 AM – 430 PM.

DO YOU HAVE DIFFERENT SHIFTS: No.

PAYMENT DAYS: Biweekly Thursday

PAYMENT TYPE: Direct Deposit,

BREAK TIMES: As needed, two rest breaks and a meal break.

1. All employees have an obligation to report employee safety, food safety and food quality issues to personnel of authority. 2. This position has a heightened food safety and food quality responsibilities. 3. Directly support Environmental, Health and Safety at facility by training and enforcing safety programs and policies and initiatives. 4. Administer continuous training programs that comply with OSHA regulations and develop safe work behaviors. 5. Manage industrial hygiene programs including medical testing, physicals, respiratory testing, fit testing; and conducts monitoring of contaminants as required by respective standards. 6. Manage hazardous and non-hazardous waste inspections, identification, containerization, consolidation, labeling, accumulation and shipment for disposal and maintain records of such. 7. Collect, document and record site EHS monitoring including, but not limited to, area noise measurements, carbon monoxide, heat exposure, and storm water samples. 8. Apply the Company drug and alcohol testing program, complying with federal and state laws. 9. Schedule and conduct site EHS compliance inspections, perform records documentation and provide corrective action response recommendations and tracking. 10. Use a working knowledge of personal, industrial & occupational safety to manage safety programs such as Life Safety Code, Forklift Operations, Hoist & Crane Operations, Lifting Equipment, Job Safety Analysis, Blood borne Pathogen Exposure Control, Respiratory Protection, PPE Program, Hazard Communication and other OSHA required programs. 11. Promote technical safety and occupational health awareness through internal company communications, such as newsletters, committee meetings, 5 minute safety talks, best practices, and specific training programs. 12. Support maintenance, plant services and quality assurance to implement engineering controls and food safety while minimizing employee safety and occupational health hazards. 13. Identify and develop corrective actions for potential hazards by auditing facilities, machinery and safety equipment. 14. Manage DOT driver files, random drug screening and DOT documentation in the company’s electronic system. 15. Utilize and analyze safety and health metrics, trend and data to understand what is working well and where gaps exist. Provide quick response and program reprioritization to prevent injuries and risks. 16. Manage location’s workers compensation program closely monitoring claims, review reports, conduct timely and thorough investigations, identify corrective actions and ensure actions are complete. 17. Complies, reports on time and maintains OSHA and environmental reporting and documentation. 18. Maintain employee training and records for relevant occupational health and safety, environmental and DOT topics. 19. Support effective two-way communications with all employees by championing safety committees, time on the floor and shift change EHS information. 

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED?: Yes

IF YES, WHAT EXPERIENCE?: • Three to five years of experience managing and leading operational safety, preferably within the food industry with proven ability to deliver results.

IS HE REQUIRED TO SUPERVISE OTHER WORKERS?:No

CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK: Yes, if in MX, 3 Amigos to provide. If in US, AMPI to complete.

DRUG TEST: Yes, before departure form place of employment. Recruitment company will schedule a Panel 4 DT appointment on behalf of the employer if in MX. If in US, the company will complete.

Physical and Mental Demands – The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions Office – Work is performed in a general office environment with low to moderate noise exposure. May on occasion be exposed to loud sounds and distracting noise levels, such as from office equipment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch; talk or hear; taste or smell. The majority of the time is spent seated at a workstation with access to telephone, computer, printer, files, and reference materials. Requires frequent verbal communication either in person, by telephone or by use of online interactive communication, to interact with vendors, suppliers, and consultants. Requires frequent written communication by requiring frequent typing and writing. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Manufacturing – Work is performed in a manufacturing plant. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee will frequently have to walk and stand. The employee should have the ability to regularly lift up to 55lbs. The employee must be able to push and pull up to 75lbs. Must be able to climb ladders and work at elevations above 4 feet. Employees are regularly exposed to cold temperatures when performing tasks in storage areas. Employees are regularly exposed to warm or hot temperatures with moderate to high humidity levels varying based on the location of the work area. The employee is regularly exposed to wet walking surfaces. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

ENGLISH LEVEL REQUIREMENTS: Advanced level, conversational, reading and writing. Language will be use in all three forms at work.

MUST ATTEND JOB TRAINING: Yes, there are multiple trainings throughout the year and the material is all in English.

MUST ATTEND SAFETY: Yes, must attend trainings.

DRIVERS LICENSE REQUIRED: Yes, drivers license is required to perform the job. The employee is not required to travel between plants, will be exclusively in Paynesville and if required to travel would be to the clinic to take employees. The employee is not required to have a personal vehicle to perform this position.

TYPE OF UNIVERSITY DEGREE DESIRED: - Environmental Scientist: Environmental Science, or related natural science, which would include Chemistry, Biology, Biochemistry, etc. - Health and safety Engineering: chemical, mechanical, industrial, or systems engineering.

JOB INCENTIVES

• WORKER COMPENSATION INSURANCE: Yes
• 401K: Yes
• HEALTHCARE INSURANCE: Yes.
• PAID HOLIDAYS: Yes, this is an exempt position so the holiday would be: New Years Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving + Day After, Christmas + 1 additional floating holiday that is determined for use by management.

TRANSPORTATION

• PAID FLIGHT TO BUSINESS LOCATION: Yes
• AIRPORT OF ARRIVAL: MSP- Minneapolis, MN PAID
• FLIGHT HOME: No.
• TRAVEL FOOD EXPENSE COVERED: No
• TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM WORKSITE: Yes, provided for up to 52 weeks, as long as the worker lives in the provided housing. Will be subject to imputed income tax. Paynesville has shared apartments. These are a short walk from the plant. Will likely live with other TN workers.
• ADDITIONAL TRANSPORTATION: Uber/Lyft may be available. But limited, this is a rural area.

HOUSING

• HOUSING OPTION: Employer secures housing for up to 52 weeks and then worker has to secure own housing.
• HOUSING TYPE: One two bedroom, one three bedroom apartment.
• INDIVIDUAL OR SHARED ROOMS: Shared, 2 people per room.
• RENT PER PERSON: • Paychecks 1 through 6: $100 • Paychecks 7 through 12: $125 • Paychecks 13 through 18: $200 • Paychecks 19 through 26: $275.
• UTILITIES INCLUDED: Water, Gas, Garbage and Electricity.
• FURNISHING: Furnished with basics.
• WiFi: No
• CABLE TV: No
• LAUNDRY: Yes, coin operated.
• NEARBY AMENITIES: Will be taken grocery shopping 1 a week.
• DISTANCE HOUSING TO WORKPLACE: Paynesville has about 3,000 people Everything is available in town. The downtown area is within walking distance. Outlying stores are not.