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Job description
Chefler Foods is seeking a hands‑on EHS Specialist who enjoys working directly with employees, supervisors, and operational teams.
This role is designed for someone who wants to be present in production and warehouse areas, identify hazards, coach safe behaviors, support training, and help prevent incidents before they happen.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
Maintain a strong and consistent Safety presence throughout production, warehouse, shipping, and receiving areas
Conduct routine Safety walks, observations, inspections, and follow‑up reviews
Identify unsafe acts, unsafe conditions, and potential workplace hazards, and address serious concerns promptly
Coach employees and supervisors on safe work practices and reinforce established Safety expectations
Monitor PPE compliance and support corrective action when repeated or serious violations occur
Support forklift and powered industrial truck Safety, including observations, retraining, and operator evaluations
Respond to injuries, first‑aid cases, near misses, property damage events, and other Safety incidents
Assist with incident investigations, employee interviews, photographs, video review, root‑cause analysis, and corrective‑action tracking
Support new‑hire Safety orientation, toolbox talks, refresher training, and other floor‑based training activities
Assist with programs involving Lockout/Tagout, machine guarding, PPE, Hazard Communication, ergonomics, material handling, and emergency response
Participate in emergency drills and facility inspections and support Safety Champions and First Responders
Maintain accurate Safety inspection, training, observation, and corrective‑action records
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
Approachable and comfortable working directly with employees
Confident addressing unsafe behaviors and conditions
Observant, detail-oriented, and proactive
Strong communicator with employees, supervisors, and management
Organized and capable of maintaining accurate documentation
Able to work independently while supporting a larger operational team
QUALIFICATIONS
High school diploma or GED required
One to three years of experience in Safety, EHS, manufacturing, warehousing, food production, distribution, or a related environment preferred
Working knowledge of OSHA workplace Safety requirements preferred
Experience conducting workplace inspections or Safety training preferred
Strong written and verbal communication skills
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
CPR, First Aid, and AED certification
Experience with workplace incident investigations
Familiarity with Lockout/Tagout, machine guarding, PPE, Hazard Communication, and powered industrial truck requirements
Bilingual English/Spanish communication skills are highly desirable
WORK ENVIRONMENT
This is primarily a floor-based Safety position, not a desk-based role.
Candidates should be comfortable standing and walking for extended periods, working around forklifts and manufacturing equipment, wearing required PPE, and responding to Safety concerns throughout the facility.
Schedule flexibility may occasionally be required to support multiple shifts, training, investigations, or operational needs.
BENEFITS
JOIN THE CHEFLER FOODS SAFETY TEAM
If you are looking for an opportunity where you can be visible, involved, and make a direct impact on employee Safety every day, we would like to hear from you.
Chefler Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Worksite address
saddle brook, NJ, 07663, US
Who can apply
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