Entry-Level Environmental, Health And Safety Specialist (Ehs)

For more than 115 years, Ferrara has created sugar confections that enable moments of sweetness, celebration, and connection for candy lovers of all generations. Today, the company is the #1 sugar confectioner in the United States. Ferrara boasts a passionate team of nearly 9,000 employees creating and delivering hundreds of products sold under 20 popular brands like Brach’s®, NERDS®, SweeTARTS®, Laffy Taffy®, and Trolli® to more than 66 million U.S. households annually and popular Dori snacking products under brands such as Dori, Gomets, Pettiz, and Yogurte 100 in Brazil. Additionally, Jelly Belly, known world-wide for its confections, was acquired in November of 2023.

Entry-Level Environmental, Health and Safety Specialist (EHS)

Job Location: Bellwood

Want to make an impact?

Excellent Opportunity for a new college graduate in Environmental, Health and Safety or candidates with 1 plus year of related experience.

The Environmental, Health and Safety Specialist (EHS) is responsible for maintaining the Health and Safety of the plant workforce and environment by monitoring and evaluating Health and Safety conditions; assuring compliance with applicable policies, procedures and governmental standards; and maintenance of the EHS Programs for the site. The primary objective is to ensure a safe and incident-free work environment including methodologies, initiatives and strategies that promote safe operations, safety awareness, training and continuous improvement to eliminate or control unsafe behaviors, environments and hazards.

To assist with team work and ensure a safe work environment in this 24/7 facility environment, this position requires the Specialist to work occasionally off traditional business hours shift, 10% depending on facility needs. In general the hours will be flexible as much as possible to deliver a strong life/work balance. Those who are flexible and agile to a pre-determined schedule are encouraged to apply to this position offering growth opportunities.

Ways you will make a difference

• In addition to overall input to site environmental, Health and Safety initiatives, strategies, programs and procedures, responsibilities include: Deliver EHS programs to train employees in work site safety practices by promoting and leading to a site culture where Safety is engrained as a core value with all employees
• Drives key effective, sustainable implementation of Corporate and Site EHS initiatives, strategies, programs and procedures, responsibilities via hands on leadership, coaching and team work
• Facilitate, train and coach employees from onboarding to OSHA required annual training and other safety related topics to ensure compliance with government mandated training
• Collaborates with employees to identify and implement solutions to safety issues identified in inspections and investigations to eliminate incidents and preventing recurrence
• Effectively coaches and develops supervisors to be effective EHS leaders/coaches Reviews incident and injury reporting and analyzes data to identify trends

• Analyze EHS programs, conditions and behaviors and recommends changes to continuously improve site EHS performance

• Provides key support with all site Environmental policies and procedures
• Leads and ensures thorough investigation of all incidents, in coordination with site leadership
• Fosters/develops a culture where everyone is actively engaged in performing their work in a safe manner and co-workers hold each other accountable to prevent at-risk behaviors
• Oversee regulatory compliance audits/inspections and associated record keeping
• In partnership with HR oversees worker’s compensation claims by working with the insurance company, injured employee and clinics from the opening of the claim and until the claim closes
• Provides EHS functional and technical expertise/coaching as needed in all areas and initiatives of the function.
• Ability to build teams throughout all levels and functions of the site with respect, tact and win win outcomes.
• Extensive working knowledge of OSHA and regulatory compliance inspection procedures
• Decision-making; must be capable of making well-informed decisions in both routine and emergency situations
• Excellent written and oral communication skills are required along with the ability able to communicate with audiences that have a broad range of background and understanding.
• Thorough knowledge of basic industrial hygiene and occupational health hazards and regulations
• High attention to detail is needed to maintain awareness of existing and proposed safety codes/regulations and company guidelines plus maintain and analyze appropriate data
• Understanding of fire codes, standards, and regulations Awareness of applicable environmental policies, standards, guidelines, regulations, and local requirements (spill containment, facility waste stream & disposal requirements, etc.)
• Strong presentation skills; ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the organization
• Ability to develop programs to reduce worker’s compensation, recordable injury and lost time injury rates Guide site based safety teams and effectively lead safety committees to engage site personnel
• Must demonstrate good insight and ability to develop mutual solutions to challengesApply ergonomic principles and recommend improvements with engineering or administrative controls Understand biomechanics and human interaction/impact with machinery and work stations
• Examine tasks and determine the best method of accomplishing work to prevent injury Oversee incident investigation and preparation of CAPA reports for prevention of recurring incidents across multiple manufacturing sites Initiative to lead continuous improvement

Skills that will make you successful

Experiences that will support your success

• Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Sciences or related field, or a combination of education and experience related to the position
• Demonstrated 1 year of experience working in a safety and environmentally conscious manufacturing environment preferred
• Experience in successfully coordinating EHS sustainability activities in a manufacturing setting preferred
• First Aid, CPR, and AED skills and certification
• Strong computer skills in Microsoft Outlook
• Knowledge of laws and regulations regarding OSHA, NFPA, DOT and EPA
• Professional certifications in EHS related fields are considered beneficial

Ferrara’s success in industry-leading innovation has been driven by deep consumer insights, strong retailer co-creation and partnerships, and a dedication to diversity of thought, experience, and people. A privately held company, Ferrara has its global headquarters in Chicago and an operational network of more than 27 locations in North America, Brazil, and China that includes manufacturing, distribution, sales, and R&D facilities. Ferrara is a privately held Ferrero related company. Learn more at www.ferrara.com or www.linkedin.com/company/ferrara-.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees, employment decisions and opportunities at Ferrara will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities, without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital or civil union status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, military or veteran status, disability, handicap, genetic information, pregnancy (childbirth or related medical condition), or on any other basis prohibited by law. This policy governs all aspects of employment, including selection, job assignment, compensation, discipline, termination, and access to benefits and training.

Pay: $70,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person