EHS Specialist - Langley, Canada - Ocean Spray

Description

West Coast Receiving
Regional EHS Specialist

• Ocean Spray believes that our employees are our best assets, and we offer an environment where you can work with exceptionally smart, innovative, passionate teams that are motivated to deliver Ocean Spray products around the world.
• This West Coast Regional position is located at our Receiving Station in Richmond, BC.
• Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
• Identify, coordinate, and implement safety and environmental improvement plans and programs at Richmond/Langley BC; Long Beach, WA; and Bandon, OR Receiving Stations.
• Develop and deliver environmental and safety training both in person and electronically.
• Participate in regularly scheduled safety committee meetings.
• Observe work practices and coach safe work practices with employees and supervisors.
• Perform Job Safety Analyses, PPE assessments and make recommendations for improvement.
• Perform regular facility environmental, health and safety audits and employee competency testing.
• Reports to the Agricultural Operations Area Manager and keeps the Richmond/Langley/Long Beach/Bandon Receiving Station Managers closely advised on progress and concerns, workloads, schedules and/or interruptions to the schedule.
• Oversees inspection, maintenance and upkeep of safety equipment (fall protection, respiratory protection, confined space entry etc.).
• Develop and communicate weekly safety toolbox talks.
• Assists locations with BSOs and Compliance tasks through E-Safe Program.
• Maintain and oversee the Gem One system.
• Perform other jobrelated duties as assigned.
• Knowledge, Skill, and Ability Requirements:
• Associate's Degree or professional experience and/or technical school and certifications in environmental, occupational safety or related area preferred.
• The incumbent needs a diversified background in leading others either directly or indirectly.
• Experience as a trainer.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Valid Driver's License
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, manuals, and regulations.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers at all levels.
• Requires the ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time during the eight or twelve hour shift.
• Yearround position with heavy emphasis during harvest months (late Augustearly November), at which time the facilities will run 24/7 and may have limited days off.
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to work constructively in team environment.
• Experience with computer skills (Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook).
• All job offers are contingent on a successful background check.
• All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status._

Who We Are:

You might have our iconic cranberry juice in your fridge or have gotten into heated holiday debate about what's better - canned or fresh cranberry sauce.

But did you know that the hardworking people growing the superfruit in our products are 700 family farmers that own our cooperative? They entrust us with what is most precious to them to create new and innovative products that will delight consumers and grow this beloved brand today and into the future.

Team members, farmers, consumers and communities alike-we value what makes us unique and strive to connect our farms to families for a better life by living our values:

• Grower Mindset
• We embrace our grower-owners innovative spirit and heritage through confidence, learning and focus on the future.

• Sustainable Results

• Guided by purpose, we are focused on delivering results for our growerowners.

• Integrity Above All

• We are ethical, doing the right thing for our growerowners, customers, consumers and each other

• Inclusive Teamwork

• We build diverse and inclusive teams that strengthen our cooperative.
• All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status._