Environmental Health and Safety Specialist

Full Time
Louisville, KY, USA
2 weeks ago

Safety at Chewy is Paramount! Our Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) mission focuses on providing tools, resources, and environments that support safe, efficient, healthy behaviors and proactively encourages employees to lead their health and well-being. 

To assist with delivering upon our mission, Chewy is seeking a full-time EHS Specialist to serve as a designated shift representative for our Louisville, KY Fulfillment Center (FC), coordinating and implementing all areas of the Chewy EHS Program as encouraged by leadership. The EHS Specialist promotes a positive environment while following Chewy standards and maintaining a safe work environment. 

Why you'll love working here: 

  • Competitive benefits and personal and leadership development programs to support your career growth 
  • Employee 20% discount program at Chewy for all your pet needs 
  • We have a culture of belonging where you will feel valued for your skills and contributions and be recognized for your dedication and hard work. 
  • We'll empower you to build, grow, and unleash your full potential 

What you'll do but not limited to: 

  • Demonstrate passion for EHS. 
  • Serve as the designated EHS shift representative, coordinating and implementing all areas of the Chewy EHS Program as coached by the Site EHSM. 
  • Influence behavior and encourage dedication on the part of all Team Members in following Chewy EHS standards and maintaining a safe work environment. 
  • Training and mentoring Team Members on observed at-risk behaviors. 
  • Support leadership efforts to ensure compliance with corporate EHS Program expectations and applicable federal and state laws. 
  • Identify and communicate leadership of compliance issues, EHS risks, and improvement opportunities by performing daily, weekly, and monthly audits. 
  • Conduct risk assessments related to jobs performed and new equipment introductions. 
  • Recommend appropriate risk mitigation measures to leadership, including ergonomic considerations. 
  • Facilitate the incident investigation process. 
  • Maintain accurate daily, weekly, and monthly metrics applying corporate-based reporting systems to provide onsite leadership with data to mitigate injuries and incidents. 
  • Maintain required paperwork to follow EHS standards. 
  • Perform required standard of work observations and audits. 
  • Train and assist Team Members in completing their EHS responsibilities. 
  • Perform specific EHS training as required by the EHS Manager. 
  • Demonstrate strong communication, collaboration, analysis, and customer-centric skills. 
  • Demonstrate the ability to analyze accident data, new processes, and equipment for potential EHS concerns and conduct job hazard and job safety analyses. 

What you'll need: 

  • High school or equivalent diploma. 
  • A minimum of 1 year in an EHS related field OR a bachelor’s degree in EHS-relevant field OR 6 months experience performing in a safety-related role within Chewy. 
  • Knowledge of OSHA regulations specifically 29 CFR 1910. 
  • Experience using Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint in a professional capacity. 
  • Able to maintain confidentiality in matters involving personnel issues. 
  • Ability to develop and implement department objectives and strategies. 
  • Available to work flexible shifts, including days, nights, and/or weekends. 

Bonus: 

  • Bachelor’s degree or higher, preferably in an EHS-relevant field. 
  • Experience leading and mentoring a team. 
  • Experience in emergency response with active First Aid and CPR certificates. 
  • Experience with Intelex, Avetta, Asana, Smartsheet, Safety Management Systems, Microsoft Office, or other similar workspace software. 

Why Chewy: 

  • Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision. 
  • Team member discounts and perks. 
  • Collective and dynamic work environment. 
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development. 

Chewy is committed to equal opportunity. We value and embrace diversity and inclusion of all Team Members. If you have a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act or similar law, and you need an accommodation during the application process or to perform these job requirements, or if you need a religious accommodation, please contact CAAR@chewy.com.

 

If you have a question regarding your application, please contact HR@chewy.com.

 

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