EHS Training Specialist

Description

Lactalis American Group is currently seeking candidates to join our Plant Administration team in Buffalo, NY.

Lactalis, the world leader in dairy, is a family-owned business with more than 85,000 pragmatic and ambitious professionals worldwide, committed to nurturing the future by providing healthy and delicious dairy products that bring people together every day.

We offer an enviable range of dairy brands including Galbani®, Président®, Kraft® Natural Cheese, Cracker Barrel®, Black Diamond®, Parmalat®, Siggi’s®, and Stonyfield Organic® in addition to several brands imported from our affiliates in Europe.

At Lactalis, our core values of AMBITION , ENGAGEMENT , and SIMPLICITY are at the heart of everything we do. We are dedicated to building a safe, diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace and we know that our candidates come from many different backgrounds, cultures, and experiences.

If you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job posting, we still encourage you to apply and share with us your STORY , your PASSION , and your EXPERTISE ! You may be just the perfect candidate for this or other roles within our company.

Lactalis is an equal employment opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against applicants with regard to any legally-recognized basis including, but not limited to : veteran status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, and physical or mental disabilities.

From your PASSION to ours

The Safety Training Coordinator will support the facility Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Manager by developing, maintaining, and promoting Safety Training Programs and Policies for the Plant.

This role involves conducting annual and new hire training, providing on-the-job training for tasks with safety risks, and ensuring compliance with EHS programs.

The ideal candidate is proactive, dynamic, and capable of working independently or in a team environment.

From your EXPERTISE to ours

Key responsibilities for this position include :

• Review current safety training programs and recommend revisions, improvements, and updates.
• Collaborate with management to develop and maintain training modules for all plant areas.
• Conduct annual and new hire training for safety, environmental, material handling, Lock Out Tag Out, and fall protection.
• Perform periodic facility audits to ensure compliance with EHS programs.
• Assist with incident investigations, root cause analysis, and determination of corrective measures.
• Provide reports to management.
• Work with the EHS Manager to identify key risks in safety programs.
• Help prepare for external audits.
• Perform other site-specific duties as defined by the EHS Manager.
• Demonstrate a commitment to a safe working environment that promotes employee health and well-being.
• Travel and / or extended or off-work hours may be required.
• Use provided tools such as a computer and phone to fulfill responsibilities.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential duties and responsibilities.

Requirements

From your STORY to ours

Qualified applicants will contribute the following :

Education & Experience

• Preferred Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety or a related field.
• 3-5 years of experience related to occupational safety, with specific experience in training.

Specialized Knowledge :

• Lock Out Tag Out
• Confined Space Entry
• Fall Protection / Work from Height
• Hot Work
• General Industry Safety (29CFR1910)
• Hazardous Chemical Handling & Sanitation Standards
• PIT Safety
• Hazard Identification

Skills & Abilities :

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy; must be dependable and able to work well in a team environment.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to conduct training effectively.
• Ability to build rapport with employees at all levels of the organization.

Salary Description 64000 - 80000

Employee Benefits.

Lactalis provides robust and competitive benefits for employees. We have developed a total rewards program that focuses on fair pay, pay for performance, benefits, time off, career progression, and development opportunities.

We offer a full suite of benefit options designed to fit your personal needs, from traditional medical and dental plans to ancillary benefits such as accident and critical illness insurance, as well as employee assistance programs.

Choice and flexibility are at the core of our benefits program, assuring you have the choices and coverage levels that meet your personal needs.

We also understand the importance of affordable benefits which is why we contribute up to 85% toward the cost. We place significant importance on your financial well-being by providing company paid short-term disability, life insurance, and a generous 401(k) plan.

When it comes to time off, we understand the importance of work-life balance which is why all employees are granted PTO days upon hire in addition to designated annual holidays.

We continue to evaluate our total rewards program and strive to provide you with valuable benefits for your overall wellness.