Environmental Health & Safety Coordinator (EHS)

Company Description

When it comes to being wild, we know a thing or two. We're not afraid of trying something new or the hard work it takes to make it happen. It's in our DNA. We've turned a family recipe into a new snacking category. And the wilderness into the world's largest meat snack business, that's still proudly family owned and operated.

We're a company built by innovators, and are driven to not only satisfy your hunger, but to also feed your journey – whether that journey is on the road, on the run, at the campground, at the playground, in the office or in the moment. It’s a journey we share with you. It’s the journey forward of our people, of our communities, of our category…with a reverence for quality and an irreverence for the status quo.

At Jack Link's Protein Snacks, we see every moment of every day as an opportunity to move forward, to forge new ground. To realize our vision of becoming the World’s #1 Protein Snack Company. We never give up. You never give up. Together, we keep going. Are you wild enough to join us?

Jack Link's Protein Snacks is a global leader in snacking and the No. 1 meat snack manufacturer worldwide. Family-owned and operated with headquarters in Minong, Wisconsin, Jack Link’s Protein Snacks also has a large corporate hub in Downtown Minneapolis, Minnesota. The company is made up of over 4,000 passionate team members, across 11 countries, who share an uncompromising commitment to delivering awesome products and feeding the journey of those who move things forward. The Jack Link’s Protein Snacks portfolio of brands includes, Jack Link’s, Lorissa’s Kitchen, BiFi, Peperami, Wild River, Golden Island and Country Fresh Meats.

Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

The (EHS) Environmental Health & Safety Coordinator is responsible for ensuring that the facility is in compliance with all federal, state and local regulations related to the environment and the health and safety of team members. They develop and implement policies and procedures, conduct regular audits and inspections, and provide training and education to team members on how to work safely and protect the environment. Also work with site leadership to identify and mitigate potential hazards and risks.

DIRECT REPORTS

* None

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (Essential Job Functions)

Conduct job hazard analysis (JHA) of all positions on the production floor and update as needed
Conduct annual refresher training for all team members in health, safety, ergonomics and other required aspects.
Proactively identify potential risks and drive areas of approvement. Teaching & training supervisors, managers and other leaders in the facility about health and safety standards.
Maintain and manage the EHS programs, policies and procedures that comply with federal, state and local rules & regulations. Review, apply and renew all permits or licenses.
Conduct team member incident investigation to uncover root cause, tracking action items and completion dates.
Assist with any government inspections in the field of EHS, including but limited to OSHA, health department, building & safety, etc.
Work cross functionally verifying that team members are constantly following safety protocols and driving a safety-first culture.
Handle other projects, duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s degree in occupational safety & health or a related field
Minimum 2+ years of work experience in workplace environment, health and safety programs.
Working knowledge of OSHA regulations, policies, programs, PPE, environmental policies (EPA) safety engineering, accident/injury investigation procedures, etc.

Preferred

Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
Certified Maintenance & Reliability Professional (CMRP)

REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

Ability to develop and conduct safety training programs for all team members at all levels of the facility.
Strong understanding of occupational safety principles, hazard identification, risk assessment and control methods.
Excellent communication skills to convey complex technical information to cross-functional teams and non-technical stakeholders.
Previous food manufacturing experience a plus.

Additional Information

The starting rate for this role is $65,000-$85,000(Annually). Actual salaries will vary based on several factors, including but not limited to external market data, internal equity, location, and candidate skill set and experience. Base pay is just one component of Jack Link’s Total Rewards package for Team Members. Other rewards may include annual incentive and program-specific awards. Jack Link’s provides a variety of benefits to eligible Team Members, including medical, dental and vision benefits, life and disability insurance, 401k participation, paid holidays, and paid time off.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a Team Member to be successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job the Team Member is regularly required to sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The Team Member is occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The Team Member must occasionally lift and/or more up to twenty-five pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a Team Member encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The work environment is a plant/office setting with varying degrees of temperatures and noise levels. Exposure to manufacturing equipment movement and wet/slippery floors. However, the vast amount of work is conducted in a climate-controlled office. Travel may be required.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Jack Link’s provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic that is protected by federal, state or local law.

E-VERIFY

Jack Link’s is participant in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For information about the E-Verify program, please visit: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify/employees

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.