EHSS Specialist - Military veterans preferred

EHSS Specialist

US-OR-Portland

Job ID: 2025-8137
Type: Regular Full-Time
# of Openings: 1
Portland ATFN Plant

Overview

Ajinomoto Foods North America is a leading frozen foods company, committed to providing nutritious and delicious meals globally. With a rich history of diverse ethnic brands, our brands have become household favorites all across America. We are dedicated to contributing to a healthier lifestyle through nutritious and balanced Umami foods. With a commitment to excellence and innovation, all our products are cooked with our customers in mind, providing healthy and delicious meals for all.

We are looking for an EHSS Specialist to join our Ajinomoto Tokyo Frozen Noodles team in the Portland area. The EHS Specialist is responsible for providing technical environmental, health and safety support to Ajinomoto Foods (AFNA) assigned plant(s) and personnel. Essential functions include supporting the evaluation of environmental, health and safety programs and coordinating plant activities to support local and corporate objectives. The EHS Specialist will influence behavior and inspire commitment on the part of all personnel in complying with Ajinomoto safety standards and maintaining a safe work environment. The EHS Specialist will provide oversite to a designated plant(s) to ensure compliance with all corporate EHS programs and policies under the direction of a Site EHS Manager.

If you choose to work with us, you will be an integral part of a team with a rich and diverse culture that learns, grows, and succeeds together. You will also have access to some amazing benefits such as:

Salary $73,000.00/yr

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:00am - 4:00pm

• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance on DAY ONE
• Company paid STD, LTD, and Life Insurance on DAY ONE
• 120 hours of PTO
• 401(k) Retirement Savings plan that includes company’s matching contributions up to 4.5%
• Wellness reimbursement towards gym membership and/or exercise equipment

· Be a leader and champion for continual improvement in environment, health, and safety

· Coach, counsel and guide department leaders and team members to ensure EHS programs and policies are adhered to.

· Conduct frequent facility walk arounds to help in the identification of hazards that pose risks to site personnel.

· Assist with the execution of administrative programs for the preparation, distribution and maintenance of written programs, policies, procedures and records such as SDS, lockout/tag out procedures and OSHA reporting.

· Compose site specific work methods, JSAs, LOTO procedures, risk assessments etc.

· Assist with injuries and post-accident case management and investigations.

· Provide support for maintaining wastewater and stormwater compliance.

· Perform facility inspections and audits in alignment with local, state and federal regulations and site-specific permits.

· Conduct and support employee training utilizing company provided training tools

· Help ensure plant is following company’s PSM program.

· Assist in maintaining OSHA 300 log

· Support Behavior Based Safety (BBS) programs by driving participation, supplying critical data, and coaching.

· Track and report monthly Safety Scorecard requirements as necessary.

· May support other plants with similar responsibilities as outline on this description.

· Perform other related job duties and projects as assigned.

· Subject to the requirements of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 and Ajinomoto Food’s HIPAA Privacy and Security policies and procedures, assisting the Ajinomoto Food health plan with day-to-day activities involving protected health information, including but not limited to, assisting with employee claims, coordinating benefits, determining health claim status, determining eligibility for coverage, budgeting and renewal, billing and collection activities, obtaining assistance from third-parties for plan functions, and any other duties delegated by the HIPAA Privacy or Security Officer.

· Knowledge of the safety and health programs, policies, risk identification

· and control strategies, and federal and state regulations preferred.

· Completion of OSHA 30 course required.

· Knowledge of auditing processes (ISO, OSHA, or equivalent guideline related) preferred.

· Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office required.

· Strong organizational skills and ability to focus on details required.

· Strong communication skills and the ability to work with others to achieve desired results.

· Must be a self-starter with the ability to work alone, or in a team environment with limited

supervision.

· Strong leadership, motivational, and presentation skills required.

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