Job Description

Department: EHS

Reports To: Director of Environmental and Safety

Location: [Insert Location]

FLSA Status: Exempt

Pay Range + other compensation components: $75,000 -$80,000

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, STD, Thrift, Life Insurance

Standard Hours: 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM (subject to management’s discretion) and some work outside of these time frames. Must be open to frequent travel in support of multiple facilities.

This position will cover the following areas: Orrville, OH; Anderson, IN; Dayton OH; Rockford, IL; Battle Creek, MI; Fort Wayne, IN; Carbondale, IL; Holland, IN; Lafayette, IN; and Olney, IL

The EHS Specialty shall be responsible for but not limited to the following: Responsible for developing, implementing, and managing environmental health and safety programs to ensure compliance with local, state, federal regulations, and for Corporate Prairie Farms requirements. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of environmental health and safety regulations and a keen interest in promoting a culture of safety within our organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute health and safety plans in the workplace according to Federal, State, Local and Corporate guidelines.
• Enforce policies to establish a culture of health and safety.
• Evaluate practices, procedures, and facilities to assess risk and adherence to the law.
• Conduct training and presentations on health and safety matters including accident prevention.
• Monitor compliance with policies and laws by inspecting employees and operations.
• Inspect equipment and machinery to observe possible unsafe conditions.
• Investigate accidents or incidents to discover causes and help sites facilitate worker compensation claims.
• Recommend solutions to issues, improvement opportunities or new prevention measures.
• Report on health and safety awareness, issues, and statistics.
• This role plays a crucial role in preventing incidents such as occupational injuries, illnesses, and environmental mishaps by implementing systematic approaches, safety protocols, and training programs.
• This role will help develop strategies for waste management, emissions reduction, and resource conservation, as well as addressing ergonomics, air quality, and other factors affecting human well-being within the workplace.

Required Qualifications

• Experience in Environmental Health and Safety systems.
• Previous experience in EHS.
• In depth knowledge of legislation (e.g. OSHA/EPA) and procedures.
• Knowledge of potentially hazardous materials or processes.
• Familiarity with conducting data analysis and reporting statistics.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Assess risks, analyze safety data, and make decisions based on their findings.
• Identifying patterns and trends in detailed and complex data can assist in developing strategies to improve safety and compliance.
• In-depth knowledge of local, state, and federal EHS regulations to make sure organization remains compliant.
• Staying updated on new laws and amendments
• Knowledge of various software tools for data analysis, reporting, and documentation.

Required Soft Skills:

• Attention to detail
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Convey complex information clearly and concisely to individuals at all levels within an organization and ensure understanding and compliance.
• Motivate employees to adhere to safety protocols and implement new policies and procedures effectively.
• Excellent organizational skills

Competency

• Must be able to read and write English and perform basic math calculations.
• Must be able to use Microsoft Office Suites.
• Effective time management skills to achieve results through prioritizing demands.
• Demonstrates critical thinking skills and effective decision-making skills.
• Strong attention-to-detail and organizational skills.
• Must demonstrate proficiency in essential tasks and a willingness to learn.
• Strong Excel skills including, but not limited to, creating and formatting spreadsheets, using formulas and functions to manage large datasets (IF, SUM, INDEX, MATCH, VLOOKUP), and creating charts/graphs.

Working Conditions

Must be able to work in both very hot (more than 100 degrees) and very cold (20 degrees below zero) and in a very wet and humid environment for extended periods of time. Must be able to bend, crawl, climb, squat, and work at times both above the head and at ground level during operations. Must keep work area safe and clean and work in a safe and efficient manner.

About Prairie Farms – “Farmer Owned. Locally Produced. Since 1938.”

We are a farmer-owned cooperative. This means we are owned and operated by over 800+ farm families who are critical members of society. They have selflessly taken on the tremendous task of producing nutritious, high-quality milk for a growing population, which requires being on the job 24/7, 365 days a year.

We have represented American agriculture since our founding in 1938. Many of our dairy farms are operated by several generations of family members with roots dating back to the 1800s. On average, each farm milks around 120 cows and everyone pitches in to keep them happy and healthy - which means around-the-clock care!

Our Mission:

• To produce dairy products of the highest quality
• To conduct our business with professional integrity
• To exceed expectations of our customers and consumers
• To support our communities in a positive, sustainable manner
• To deliver exceptional patronage to our network of farm families
• To simply “do right” for our farm families, employees, and communities

EEO Statement

Prairie Farms Dairy, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.