Environmental Health & Safety Specialist

Environmental Health & Safety Specialist 

At Horizon Organic, we’re growing a culture of passionate people driven to do good for the horizon we all share. We’re building the tomorrow we want to see. Every single day.

Joining our team means being part of a dynamic environment where your skills are valued, and your contributions make a real difference. We offer diverse opportunities for career growth and development. Embark on a rewarding journey with us in shaping the future of organic dairy!

Two generations of families—and counting—have grown up on Horizon Organic® milk. From the start, as the leading organic milk producer in the U.S., Horizon has been committed to delivering innovative, nourishing dairy that growing families can rely on. In 2023, Horizon Organic became a brand of Platinum Equity. Today, Horizon works with more than 500 farmers across the U.S. to bring high-quality, certified organic milk to consumers. For more information on Horizon’s full portfolio of organic dairy products, visit Horizon.com.

About the Job:  

We are currently looking to hire an Environmental Health & Safety Specialist! 

The role is on-site Monday through Friday at our Salt Lake City facility.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Be physically present in the plant facility by walking the floor and assist employees with questions/concerns 
• Assist and help lead the Lockout Tagout/Line Break program at the plant 
• Assist in maintaining the Forklift (PIV) Program via Crown InfoLink and serve as a “Train-the-Trainer” to certify employees on various forklift (PIV) equipment within the facility.  
• Assist and maintain the site’s focus and goal on ZWTL (Zero Waste to Landfill) initiatives 
• Assist and help maintain the site’s PSM (Process Safety Management) Ammonia compliance with assistance from ammonia contractor and outside consultants  
• Be able to lead/conduct trainings sessions amongst your peers in group settings of ~30+ employees 
• Participate in EHS compliance and management system inspections requiring paper documentation and/or use of iPads to document compliance inspections 
• Supports the Plant Director or Plant EHS Manager in the development of EHS policies, standards and procedures based on regulatory and internal requirements 
• Support improvements in safety, environmental and sustainability culture/performance 
• Manage data collection and analysis of EHS metrics and reports including; injury and illness, near-misses, concern reports, air, waste, energy and water data using Benchmark Gensuite software suite 
• Serve as the Plant Administrator/Champion of Benchmark Gensuite (Action Tracker, Compliance Calendar, Concern Reporting, Inspection Tool, Incidents & Measurements, Training Tracker and Sustainability Reporting) and other data management systems (SmartSheets, etc.) 
• Assist with preparation of environmental government reports and permits/certifications 
• Assist in safety committee team(s) and safety awareness programs 
• Conduct and mentor employees in behavior based safety (BBS) observations/conservations  
• Assist with emergency response & evacuation planning  
• Participate in job safety analysis, document risk assessments and create/update safety policies and procedures 
• Research safety and environmental regulations and provide support for compliance 
• Assist in creation and delivery of EHS training programs (classroom style)  
• Assist with management of EHS recordkeeping 
• Lead creation and deployment of site level EHS communications 
• Support Workers Compensation claims and work with case managers on claim management and plan of action 
• Be mentally adaptable and flexible in dealing with a variety of people. Is frequently called upon to handle difficult situations. 
• Be able to deal with a variety of emotions and frustrations in making business decisions.  Emotional stability and personal maturity are important attributes in this position.  
• Be able to analyze many variables and choose the most effective course of action for the organization at any given point in time. 
• Handle novel and diverse work problems on a daily basis. 
• Be able to communicate and provide verbal feedback in a professional manner. 
• Be able to resolve problems, handle conflict and make effective decisions under pressure.  Requires public contact and excellent interpersonal skills. 
• Escalates issues in a timely manner to team members, support personnel and plant leadership. 
• Comply with all regulations, policies, and procedures 
• All other duties as assigned or become evident 

PREFERRED CANDIDATE QUALIFICATIONS: 

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental, Health and Safety, Chemistry, Engineering or related field preferred
• Be knowledgeable with OSHA, EPA and UDEQ regulations
• Minimum 1 year experiencing in manufacturing environment

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: 

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Exceptional leadership skills and ability to mentor and motivate (a real passion for EHS)
• Effective management skills.
• Serves as a change agent to drive process improvements and cultural change
• Creates alignment
• Must be adaptable and flexible.
• Works well under pressure, effectively handles conflict, strict deadlines and multiple tasks
• Ability to assess and implement EHS best practices.
• Excellent organization, recordkeeping and documentation skills

Work Environment:  

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to a general office environment where the noise level is usually moderate.

Required: 

• Be mentally adaptable and flexible in dealing with a variety of people. Is frequently called upon to handle difficult situations.
• Be able to deal with a variety of emotions and frustrations in making business decisions.  Emotional stability and personal maturity are important attributes in this position. 
• Be able to analyze many variables and choose the most effective course of action for the organization at any given point in time.
• Handle novel and diverse work problems on a daily basis.
• Be able to communicate and provide verbal feedback in a professional manner.
• Be able to resolve problems, handle conflict and make effective decisions under pressure.  Requires public contact and excellent interpersonal skills.
• Help maintain compliance in HACCP, FQP, GMP and Safety

Physical Demands:  

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs, balance; stoop, kneel or crouch; talk and hear. 
• The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 55 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.
• Climbing and bending during walkthroughs of the plant.
• Some prolonged sitting and bending from office work.
• Normal range of hearing and vision to record, prepare and communicate appropriate reports.
• Some exposure to moving parts and machines, chemicals, and slippery environments.
• Working under stressful conditions or occasionally working irregular hours.
• Some exposures to extreme temperatures.
• Some donning of personal protective equipment.