Enviromental Health & Safety Specialist at CONAGRA

Environmental, Health and Safety Specialist

Do you have a taste for something big? If you're looking for the opportunity to reach your potential, consider Conagra Brands as your next career destination. At Conagra, we're known for iconic brands like Reddi-wip, Slim Jim, Angie's BOOMCHICKAPOP, Chef Boyardee, Swiss Miss and more!

The EHS Specialist aids in all safety and environmental aspects in the facility. Primary focus will include environmental training and tracking, policy adherence, working with other departments, audit and incident follow-up tracking and trending. The EHS Specialist position is also responsible for Plant Sustainable Development and active participation in sustainability committee. You will be a necessary member of the EHS Team focused on manufacturing's key performance measures of Safety, Environmental, and Sustainability while reporting to the EHS Manager.

Projects you'll work on include:

• Lead the implementation effort for Flammable Process Safety Management
• Logistics and monitoring of the recycling waste streams
• Complete Ongoing Environmental and Safety Inspections
• Perform EHS Management system checks and compliance inspections
• Ensure the plant is operating in compliance with all applicable Federal, State and local environmental regulations and Corporate Environmental Standards.
• Provide expertise to facilitate sharing of good practices on compliance, water use, energy use, waste minimization, and wastewater treatment.

Do You Have what it Takes? :

• BS/BA with a preference for Environment, Health & Safety or related discipline
• 2 + years of increasing safety experience in a manufacturing environment 
• Knowledge and practical application of risk-management techniques.  
• Knowledgeable in environmental regulations and their impact on the food industry.
• Strong knowledge of Process of Safety Management elements

Physical Requirements

• While performing the responsibilities of this job, you are required to stand or sit for extended periods of time. Employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. You will be exposed to a noisy environment that varies from hot too cold in temperature. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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Compensation: 

The annual salary listed above is the expected offering for this position. An employee’s actual annual salary will be based on but not limited to: location, relevant experience/level and skillset, while balancing internal Conagra employees’ equity. Conagra Brands will comply with applicable law regarding minimum salaries for exempt employees.

Our Benefits:

We care about your total well-being and will support you with the following, subject to your location and role:

• Health: Comprehensive healthcare plans, wellness incentive program, mental wellbeing support and fitness reimbursement
• Wealth: Great pay, bonus incentive opportunity, matching 401(k) and stock purchase plan
• Growth: Career development opportunities, employee resource groups, on-demand learning and tuition reimbursement
• Balance: Paid-time off, parental leave, flexible work-schedules (subject to your location and role) and volunteer opportunities

Our Company:

At Conagra Brands, we have a rich heritage of making great food. We aspire to have the most impactful, energized and inclusive culture in food. As a member of our 18,000+ person team across 40+ locations, you are empowered to reach your potential, make an impact and own your career. We're in the business of building champions – within our people and our iconic brands like Birds Eye ®, Slim Jim® and Reddi-Wip®.

Our focus on innovation extends beyond making great food, it also reflects our commitment to embracing new solutions that positively impact our team, the communities we serve and the health of our planet. Foodies Welcome.

Conagra Brands is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, pregnancy, leave status, disability, veteran status, genetic information and/or any other characteristic or status protected by national, federal, state or local law. Reasonable accommodation may be made upon request.