Environmental Health Safety Specialist

At Corbion, we exist to champion preservation in all its forms, preserving food and food production, health, and our planet.

The EHS Technician is based at the Totowa, NJ plant and reports directly to the EHS Manager. The EHS Technician assists and coordinates EHS programs, policies and procedures. They are responsible for working with the EHS team in order to ensure safety compliance with all regulations and practices that are in place.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Walks the manufacturing floor on a regular basis to establish EH&S presence and provide support
• Performs routine safety observations to ensure and enforce compliance with regulatory agencies, as well as company environmental, health, and safety policies, procedures and practices
• Observes EH&S regulations, wears all required safety equipment, encourages safe working practices, corrects obvious hazards immediately or reports them to the proper personnel
• Assists in compliance reviews/audits, general risk assessments and other safety assessments to support the Environmental, Health and Safety Department
• Participates in the Hazard Risk Assessment Team in the development and maintaining of Hazard Risk Assessments
• Provides assistance and advice on EH&S issues to make recommendations to facility management
• Assists in the development and presentation of relevant EH&S training
• Works with employees to achieve cultural change in the face of potential resistance
• Maintains positive and proactive relations with managers and employees, as well as our customers and regulatory agencies
• Assists the EHS Manager and EHS Specialist with the development and implementation of safety programs, compliance plans, and other EHS initiatives
• Participates in detailed Incident Investigations and Root Cause Analysis of incidents, near misses and property damage incidents, under the direction of the EHS Manger. Ensures follow-up is done to minimize future exposure and proper records/documents are maintained
• Keeps abreast of any safety and environmental law or regulation changes that impact the organization
• Evaluates PPE and ensures proper use and maintenance of PPE
• Performs environmental sampling/testing and documents events
• Assists in emergency response and provides first aid treatment as needed
• Assists in administering and maintaining compliance programs such as LOTOTO, Hazard Communication, Hearing Conservation, Hot Work, Respiratory Protection, BBP, etc.
• Performs new hire and/or contractor orientation(s), when necessary

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• At least 3 years' experience working in manufacturing environment
• Ability to maintain a high level of accuracy in preparing and entering information while meeting stringent deadlines
• Excellent problem solving and analytical skills
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Functional with basic office software – Microsoft Office Suite, Google, Internet navigation, etc.
• Ability to exercise good judgment and maintain a professional demeanor in all situations. Enthusiasm, good attitude, integrity, and honesty are required
• Good human relation skills demonstrating ability to work with employees throughout the organization
• Ability to present ideas, concepts, issues, concerns, and questions in a well thought out, positive, and professional manner
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Able to work on a team and be a proactive problem solver
• Must possess a keen attention to detail
• Willingness to work second or third shift with occasional weekend shifts

About Corbion

Corbion is the global market leader in lactic acid and its derivatives, and a leading supplier of emulsifiers, functional enzyme blends, minerals, vitamins, and algae ingredients. We use our unique expertise in fermentation and other processes to deliver sustainable solutions for the preservation of food and food production, health, and our planet. For over 100 years, we have been uncompromising in our commitment to safety, quality, innovation and performance. Drawing on our deep application and product knowledge, we work side-by-side with customers to make our cutting-edge technologies work for them. Our solutions help differentiate products in markets such as food, home & personal care, animal nutrition, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and bioplastics. In 2023, Corbion generated annual sales of €1,443.8 million and had a workforce of 2,727 FTE. Corbion is listed on Euronext Amsterdam. For more information: www.corbion.com

Corbion is an equal opportunity employer and committed to a diverse workplace. All applicants will be considered equally without regard to race, color, ethnicity, veteran status, religion, national origin, marital status, political affiliation, age, sex, sexual orientation, handicapping condition, membership in an organization or any other non-merit factors.

Corbion provides reasonable accommodation to applicants.

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Corbion does not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third party recruiting agencies in response to job postings. No fee will be paid to third parties who submit unsolicited candidates directly to our hiring managers. All candidates must be submitted by approved Corbion vendors who have been expressly requested to make a submission by our Talent Acquisition team for a specific job opening. No placement fees will be paid to any firm unless such a request has been made by the Corbion Talent Acquisition team and such candidate was submitted to the Corbion Talent Acquisition Team.