Environmental Health & Safety Specialist - Food Manufacturing

Environmental Health & Safety Specialist - Food Manufacturing

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Job Summary

This operating company (OpCo) based position will assist with the implementation of prevention-focused health, safety, and environmental (HSE) and security programs. The position will assist and promote OpCo-specific project implementation and training to support Sysco’s overall HSE objectives, including security and crisis preparedness objectives.

Responsibilities

• Complete new hire orientation training programs as assigned by the safety director.
• Maintain records for safety programs (training logs, reports, inspections).
• Implement and train new or existing training programs, provided by safety director, to employees and supervision as needed.
• Inspect facilities to detect existing or potentially unsafe conditions.
• Participate in investigations on vehicle accidents and injuries.
• Assist with identification of root causes and help supervision develop corrective actions when needed.
• Engage associates to properly follow work methods in their daily job functions.
• Complete observations and coaching of high‑risk associates as needed.
• Monitor inspection of equipment to detect existing or potential failures and recommend corrective/preventive measures where indicated.
• Support site management in the implementation of health, safety, and environmental (HSE) plans.
• Promote a workplace that is a proactive safety culture.
• Provide supervisor and management training on root cause analysis.
• Interface with regulatory bodies (OSHA, DOT, EPA, and State/Local Regulators) in the safety director's absence.
• Assist with the completion of a company-wide annual HSE training plan.
• Promote zero‑incident HSE culture throughout the company.
• Support execution of Sysco’s emergency preparedness plan procedures and policies.
• Maintain associate relations through regular interactions and communication, monitor associate morale and provide feedback to leadership when needed.

Qualifications

Education

• Associate’s degree and/or a minimum of 2 years of safety experience with OSHA certifications.

Experience

• 2+ years with direct hands‑on safety experience in a warehousing, manufacturing or transportation operation.
• 2+ years of experience with occupational safety preferred.

Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations

• Has attained or is working toward certification in safety as a recognized safety professional.
• Must possess a valid Driver’s License.

Professional Skills

• Strong interest in safety with a proven record of results.
• The ability to drive a strong safety philosophy and implement constructive behavior changes in operations safety.
• Excellent analytical skills.
• Ability to interact effectively with all levels of management, supervision, and employees.
• Demonstrate excellent verbal communication, written communication, and presentation skills.
• Leadership and team‑building skills.
• Able to influence decision‑makers.
• Demonstrated knowledge of spreadsheet and word processing software, and the ability to learn Sysco technology software and programs.
• Effectively use time and resources to accomplish overall initiatives and program goals.
• Analyze and independently solve a variety of difficult situations and problems.
• Successfully demonstrate leadership framework competencies.
• Develop effective interdepartmental relationships.
• Demonstrate professional maturity and ability to act as a change member.

Physical Demand

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

• Regularly required to sit, stand, walk and use hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and telephone to talk and hear.
• The employee is frequently required to sit and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while…