Environmental, Health & Safety Specialist

The Neil Jones Food Company is an industry leader, processing superior quality fresh-packed, vine-ripened California tomatoes and Pacific Northwest fruit. Headquartered in Vancouver, Washington, NJFC has been providing our nation's discerning foodservice, retail, industrial and institutional customers with the finest quality canned and pouched products for over 50 years. NJFC operates three production facilities: Northwest Packing in Vancouver, WA.; San Benito Foods, in Hollister, CA; and Toma-Tek in Firebaugh, CA. We are seking an Environmental, Health & Safety Specialist to lead and facilitate the development, implementation and maintenance of EH&S management systems necessary to ensure the assigned facility's objectives are met and are compliant with all corporate, federal, state, and local environmental, safety, and industrial health requirements. This role will be responsible for serving as a resource to the Company to ensure Environmental, Safety and Industrial Health deployments are leveraged effectively and consistently on assigned projects and initiative at our TomaTek plant in Firebaugh, CA.For additional information, please see our "About Us" video, Our Story - Neil Jones Food CompanyKey Responsibilities: Provide consultation and services to plant leadership regarding environmental, health and safety programs, operations, and compliance.Advise plant management and Director, Corporate EH&S on EH&S management system and compliance issues and opportunities.Communicate goals and objectives, oversee and promote the deployment of the plant level environmental and safety management systems and processes.Work with other Company facilities and Corporate to design, implement, and audit best practices / processes for EH&S performance on projects as assigned. Implement environmental, health and safety policies and procedures.Requirements:Bachelors Degree in Environmental, Health and Safety, Engineering or related field preferred; or any combination of experience and training that demonstrates the ability to perform the key responsibilities of this position.At least 3 years previous experience in the EH&S field; experience working in a manufacturing environment preferred.Excellent written and oral communication skills; bilingual Spanish/English preferred.Demonstrated computer skills in Microsoft office software applications; intermediate to excellent Excel skills.Ability to pass a pre-employment drug test, background check including employment and educational verification, credit screen, and to work extended schedule, weekends and any shift needed during the fresh pack season, typically July to early October. Benefits: Medical, Dental, & Vision coverage401(k) match with Traditional & Roth options availableCompany paid Life and AD&D insurance10 paid vacation days, 9 paid holidays, and separate sick timeEmployee Assistance ProgramNumerous other voluntary insurance products available including Pet & AutoFree parkingApplicants have rights under Federal Employment LawsFamily and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA)The Neil Jones Food Company participates in E-VerifyE-Verify ParticipationIf You Have the Right to Work, Don't Let Anyone Take It AwayWe are an Equal Opportunity and Fair Chance Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, age, citizenship status, genetic information, military or veteran status, and other protected status under applicable law. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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