EHS Specialist- 2nd shift

The EHS Specialist is responsible for providing technical environmental, health and safety support to

Ajinomoto Foods (AFNA) assigned plant(s) and personnel. Essential functions include supporting the

evaluation of environmental, health and safety programs and coordinating plant activities to support local

and corporate objectives. The EHS Specialist will influence behavior and inspire commitment on the part

of all personnel in complying with Ajinomoto safety standards and maintaining a safe work environment.

The EHS Specialist will provide oversite to a designated plant(s) to ensure compliance with all corporate

EHS programs and policies under the direction of a Site EHS Manager.

Position Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Be a leader and champion for continual improvement in environment, health, and safety.

• Coach, counsel and guide department leaders and team members to ensure EHS programs and

policies are adhered to.

site personnel.

maintenance of written programs, policies, procedures and records such as SDS, lockout / tag out

procedures and OSHA reporting.

site specific permits.

and coaching.

Ajinomoto Food's HIPAA Privacy and Security policies and procedures, assisting the Ajinomoto

Food health plan with day-to-day activities involving protected health information, including but not

limited to, assisting with employee claims, coordinating benefits, determining health claim status,

determining eligibility for coverage, budgeting and renewal, billing and collection activities,

obtaining assistance from third-parties for plan functions, and any other duties delegated by the

HIPAA Privacy or Security Officer.

Position Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Safety, or STEM related discipline preferred.

WORKING CONDITIONS / PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS (Requirements are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.)

While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be required to move about the plant. The employee is required to sit; use hands to finger; handle; or feel / hold objects; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; speak, hear, taste, and smell. The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, talk and hear as well as interact with other employees. The employee must regularly lift and / or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and / or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Individual must be able to effectively work in a normal production environment where temperatures and noise levels may vary. Generally, the incumbent must be able to sit / stand and use a computer for extended periods of time.

AAP / EEO STATEMENT

Ajinomoto Foods North America, Inc. (AFNA) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. AFNA does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis protected by stated, federal, or local law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.

Salary : $80,000 / year + 10 STI bonus