Environmental Health And Safety Specialist
Company: Sysco
Location: Denver
Posted on: October 22, 2024
Job Description:
JOB SUMMARYThis 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.#LI-ONSITERESPONSIBILITIES
- Complete new hire orientation training programs as assigned by
the safety director.
- Maintain records for safety programs (ie 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.
- Participates in investigations on vehicle accidents and
injuries.
- Assist with the identification of root causes and helps
supervision develop corrective actions when needed.
- Engages associates to properly follow work methods in their
daily job functions.
- Completes observations and coaching of high-risk associates as
needed
- Monitors inspection of equipment to detect existing or
potential failures and recommends corrective/preventative measures
where indicated.
- Support site management in the implementation of health,
safety, and environmental (HSE) plans.
- Promotes 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.
- Assists 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.
- Maintains associate relations through regular interactions and
communication, monitors associate morale and provides feedback to
leadership when needed.QUALIFICATIONSEducation
- 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 using 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 DemandThe 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 EnvironmentThe work environment characteristics
described here are representative of those an employee encounters
while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable
accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities
to perform the essential functions of this job.
- This position will be performed at the assigned operating
company facilities.
- Must be able to do limited travel to Sysco facilities or
operating companies.
- The noise level in the work environment is usually
moderate.NOTICE: The above statements are intended to describe the
general nature of the environment and the level of work being
performed by this job. This job description in no way states or
implies that these are the only tasks to be performed by the
employee in this job. He or she will be required to follow any
other instructions and to perform any other job-related duties
requested by his or her supervisor.Anticipated Closed
Date:12/28/2024The deadline may be extended based on good faith of
the business needs. The posting will be updated when the deadline
is extended.
Keywords: Sysco, Aurora , Environmental Health And Safety Specialist, Professions , Denver, Colorado
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