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 [email protected].
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