Environmental and Safety Specialist

Job Description

Location

New Ulm, Minnesota

Benefits & Compensation Overview

Medical

Dental

Vision

Prescription

401K

Additional perks:  Pet Insurance, (EAP) Employee Assistance Program, etc.

(HRA) Health Reimbursement Account or (HSA) Health Savings Account

Pay

Pay starting at $29.43 per hour!

Annual increases

Incentive bonus eligibility

Work Schedule

0700 – 1500 Monday- Friday; other hours as needed based on business requirements

Hours vary by shift

Job Purpose

The Environmental/Safety Specialist is responsible for the plant environmental program and assisting with the plant safety program. This person must be knowledgeable of Environmental Protection Agency requirements, Minnesota Pollution Control Agency statutes, Occupational Safety and Health Administration standards, and Minnesota Occupational Safety and Health Administration standards. Plant environmental compliance and assisting with plant safety compliance are also responsibilities of the position. This person must be familiar with plant operations, some more extensively than others. This person will have responsibilities with the plants Safety Compliance and health of the plant employees.  Coordinating the proper training for employees is another facet of the position. This position requires analytical skills and a strong attention to detail.  Understanding OSHA and EPA compliance is a must.  This work will require the use of some advanced math skills and computer skills. At times, stress can be high, especially in emergency situations. The daily job routine is varied.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

• Monthly review of KEMS elements. KEMS has 13 elements that need to be reviewed and updated annually. This is accomplished through monthly reviews by the Environmental/Safety Specialist.

• Annual Plan Reviews and Actions: there are many plans that require annual updates by the Environmental/Safety Specialist. Plans include, but are not limited to: Pollution Prevention Plan, Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan, HAZWOPER Plan, Emergency Response Manual, and Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure Plan (some of these updates are part of the Safety responsibilities). Renewals of company environmental licenses/permits, updating plant register per the

• Waste, recycling, and unfit: the New Ulm plant generates a large amount of waste, and the Environmental/Safety Specialist is responsible for the handling of this material. Coordinating pick-ups and equipment by our waste hauler, LJP Enterprises; developing, maintaining, and increasing the recycling program; and ensuring outlets and service for unfit product generated are responsibilities of the Environmental/Safety Specialist.  

• Coordinating outgoing materials with Northstar (not just LJP), hazardous materials with Safety Kleen, coordinating pick up and physically loading empty chemical drums with NCG, assists quality with getting destruction documentation

• Audits and spill reports: there are several environmental audits (storm water, SPCC, air emissions, hazardous waste, etc) that need to be conducted monthly. These require a trained and consistent approach to ensure that the facility is maintaining our compliance. Spill reports are done for every spill and are intended to communicate the need for corrective actions to prevent further spills. Environmental/Safety Specialist will need to be on call if any spills occur on off-shifts.

• Categorizing, scanning, and filing of environmental documents into the shared drive folder and binders on a regular basis.

• Monthly and yearly reporting: various monthly and yearly reporting of environmental activity (air emission, hazardous waste, Form R, Tier II, etc).

• Environmental Training: the Environmental/Safety Specialist is responsible for providing the annual environmental training to the facility. Hazardous Waste training is also provided to those employees who handle hazardous waste. Any additional environmental training that may be required throughout the year will be set up by the Environmental/Safety Specialist.

• Wastewater system: the Environmental/Safety Specialist is responsible for overseeing and monitoring the wastewater system. Ensuring that the system is operating properly, i.e. flow meter is reading correctly, the sampler is taking a reading, the pH system is correcting any pH issues, etc.

• At least weekly calibration of the pH probe is required, and Monthly calibration of flume building, making sure there is an adequate amount of chemical onsite for the system to operate, and communicating with the New Ulm Wastewater Treatment Plant are some additional responsibilities. Monthly wastewater data is prepared to monitor the facility’s flow, BOD, TSS, and phosphorus levels.

• Safety Data Sheets: maintain an up-to-date set of SDS’s for all chemicals used at the facility.

• Bill of Ladings: Environmental/Safety Specialist is responsible for issuing bill of ladings for sale of scrap metals, junk equipment, etc. These bill of ladings along with the recyclables’ BOLs are recorded and reconciled to make sure all checks are received. Spreadsheets of BOLs and all wastes’ totals are also maintained by the Environmental/Safety Specialist. Including miscellaneous environmental follow-up in the plant.

Safety Job Duties/Responsibilities:

• Safety Audit Team: Lead the Safety Audit Team by attending meetings, delivering monthly mini-training, and assisting the Safety/Environmental Manager with the team. At the beginning of the year the Environmental/Safety Specialist updates the department audit schedules, meeting schedules, and monthly training schedules.

• Updates: the Environmental/Safety Specialist regularly makes updates to various items audited by the Safety Audit Team. Updates are made to, but not limited to: machine guarding checklist, lockout/tag out, walking working surfaces, and ladder inspections.

• Emergency Response Team: participate in the ERT by attending meetings and training courses, setting up/providing training to the team, being on call for medical emergencies, and assisting employees that come into the Safety Office with a medical issue. The Environmental/Safety Specialist prepares the weekly ERT shift lead schedule. The Environmental/Safety Specialist is also a member of the ERT Steering Team and maintains the team minutes. Scheduling physicals, x-rays, and spirometry appointments annually and maintains all related documents, maintains ERT training records.  Monthly testing of plant safety alarm system, assist with evacuation drills/documentation.

• First Aid: The Environmental/Safety Specialist helps employees prepare the first report of injury. Once approved, these are also entered into Intelex by the Environmental/Safety Specialist.

•  In addition to ordering: monitoring of delivery, goods receipting of environmental and safety supplies in Ariba and IPaySmart, putting together annual blanket POs, ordering badges for guard house, ordering totes for dry receiving, Maintains, inspects, restocks several of the first aid locations (Safety Office, Raw Materials, Distribution, Blast Coolers, Filling) and all 4 AEDs and all first aid oxygen tanks

• Floor Time: spend time in the production areas to identify hazards, coach safety behaviors, inspect for any environmental shortcomings, etc.

• SRM: the Environmental/Safety Specialist is responsible for coordinating all safety supply ordering for use in the plant and including Safety glasses, Safety Shoes, Medical Supplies, and specific PPE utilized in the safety office.

• Conducts hearing booth calibration, performs hearing tests/make-ups, prepares and coordinates schedules for all departments annually, submits to Med Compass, schedules dates and times with vendor.

• Other: awareness activities, bulletin boards display updates, and any necessary audits and any necessary duties as assigned.

About Us

Kraft Heinz is a global food company with a delicious heritage. With iconic and emerging food and beverage brands around the world, we deliver the best taste, fun and quality to every meal table we touch. We’re on a mission to disrupt not only our own business, but the global food industry. A consumer obsession and unexpected partnerships fuel our progress as we drive innovation across every part of our company.

Around the world, our people are connected by a culture of ownership, agility, and endless curiosity. We also believe in being good humans, who are working to improve our company, communities, and planet. We’re proud of where we’ve been – and even more thrilled about where we’re headed – as we nourish the world and lead the future of food.

Why Us

We grow our people to grow our business. We champion great people who bring ambition, curiosity, and high performance to the table as the guardians of our beloved and nostalgic brands. Good isn't good enough. We choose greatness every day by challenging the ordinary and making bold decisions. All while celebrating our wins – and our failures – as we work together to lead the future of food.

Challenging the status quo takes talent. We invest in your purpose and potential by developing skills and nurturing strengths that leave a legacy on our business and a lasting impact on your career. Because great people make great companies, and we’re growing something great here at Kraft Heinz.

#INDMFGH

Benefits: Coverage for employees (and their eligible dependents) through affordable access to healthcare, protection, and saving for the future, we offer plans tailored to meet you and your family’s needs. Coverage for benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.

Wellbeing: We offer events, resources, and learning opportunities that inspire a physical, social, emotional, and financial well-being lifestyle for our employees and their families.

You’ll be able to participate in a variety of benefits and wellbeing programs that may vary by role, country, region, union status, and other employment status factors, for example:

• Physical – Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision, Screenings/Assessments

• Social – Paid Time Off, Company Holidays, Leave of Absence, Recognition, Training

• Emotional – Employee Assistance Program , Wellbeing Programs, Family Support Programs

• Financial – 401k, Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Disability

Location(s)

New Ulm Plant

Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer that prohibits discrimination or harassment of any type. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Applicants who require an accommodation to participate in the job application or hiring process should contact NAZTAOps@kraftheinz.com.