EHS Workers Comp Specialist

Company: Foremost Farms USA
Location: Middleton
Posted on: September 19, 2023

Job Description:

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EHS Workers Comp Specialist
Who you are
You will guide the development and execution of Foremost Farms
worker s compensation program across the entire cooperative (multi-location), in partnership with the corporate EHS team and plant management staff.
You will investigate opportunities for continued success with onsite conservative treatment of minor injuries, maintaining an account with third party case management.
You will support manufacturing locations in EHS compliance efforts with database management and recordkeeping efforts for regulatory compliance assurance.
You will upload training and inspection records into an internal database for audit readiness for internal audits and third-party regulatory inspections.
You will support plant safety coordinators and corporate EHS team members in execution of regulatory compliance standards by maintaining third party service agreements and procurement of EHS supplies.
You will track issuance of testing and monitoring equipment loaned to plant locations and maintain calibration schedules and recordkeeping of industrial hygiene equipment including fume hood velocity testing recordkeeping.
You will support current and future continuous improvement efforts with EHS standardization across the Cooperative.
You will assist with capital project submittals, purchase requisitions, purchase orders, payment of invoices, and other departmental administrative duties.
You have previous experience managing worker s compensation.
You are proficient with Microsoft applications and databases.
You have previous experience managing Safety/EHS in a manufacturing environment.
You have a bachelor s degree in occupational safety or related field, or other technical degree.
You have experience working in the food / dairy industry.
What you will own
You will support the Director of EHS, and Foremost Farms
USA company
initiatives for risk reduction, injury prevention, and EHS regulatory compliance.
You will be responsible for supporting the development and implementation of a workers
compensation program, and the ongoing administration of the program.
Some of your responsibilities also include development of EHS databases and the ongoing administration of existing EHS management systems software. Developing leading and lagging indicators, maintaining training and inspection compliance recordkeeping, and other departmental duties as assigned.
Your key to success will be the ability to build trust and confidence with the Operations team and help lead change, in accordance with regulatory standards and company policies and procedures.
What you can expect
A hybrid position requiring frequent travel to our plant locations.
Collaborative work environment where co-workers become friends.
Advancement opportunities so that you can excel professionally and personally.
Paid time off, beginning with 200 hours (25 days) your first year (prorated depending on start date)
10 Paid holidays
401(k) with a generous company contribution (100% match on up to 8% deferral)
Flexible spending accounts
for medical and dependent care (childcare) expenses
Life and disability insurance
Paid parental leave (6 weeks paid at 100%)
Don t meet every single requirement?At Foremost Farms we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so if you re excited about this role but your past experience doesn t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

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