Environmental Health & Safety Specialist - Newport Meats (Job)

Location: Portland, OR

Full-time Position

Closing Date: August 24, 2025

Degree Level(s): PreBach

Salary Range: $0.00 - $0.00

Posted: July 24, 2025

Description:

This operating company (OpCo) based position will assist with the implementation of prevention-focused health, safety, and environmental (HSE) and security programs. The position will assist and promote OpCo-specific project implementation and training to support Sysco’s overall HSE objectives, including security and crisis preparedness objectives.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Complete new hire orientation training programs as assigned by the safety director.
  • Maintain records for safety programs (ie training logs, reports, inspections).
  • Implement and train new or existing training programs, provided by safety director, to employees and supervision as needed.
  • Inspect facilities to detect existing or potentially unsafe conditions.
  • Participates in investigations on vehicle accidents and injuries.
  • Assist with the identification of root causes and helps supervision develop corrective actions when needed.
  • Engages associates to properly follow work methods in their daily job functions.
  • Completes observations and coaching of high-risk associates as needed
  • Monitors inspection of equipment to detect existing or potential failures and recommends corrective/preventative measures where indicated.
  • Support site management in the implementation of health, safety, and environmental (HSE) plans.
  • Promotes a workplace that is a proactive safety culture.
  • Provide supervisor and management training on root cause analysis.
  • Interface with regulatory bodies (OSHA, DOT, EPA, and State/Local Regulators) in the safety director’s absence.
  • Assists with the completion of a company-wide annual HSE training plan.
  • Promote zero-incident HSE culture throughout the company.
  • Support execution of Sysco’s emergency preparedness plan procedures and policies.
  • Maintains associate relations through regular interactions and communication, monitors associate morale and provides feedback to leadership when needed.

 

Skills/Eligibility:

QUALIFICATIONS
Education

  • Associate’s degree and/or a minimum of 2 years of safety experience with OSHA certifications.

Experience

  • 2+ years with direct hands-on safety experience in a warehousing, manufacturing or transportation operation.
  • 2+ years of experience with occupational safety preferred.

Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations

  • Has attained or is working toward certification in safety as a recognized safety professional.
  • Must possess a valid Driver’s License.

Professional Skills

  • Strong interest in safety with a proven record of results.
  • The ability to drive a strong safety philosophy and implement constructive behavior changes in operations safety.
  • Excellent analytical skills.
  • Ability to interact effectively with all levels of management, supervision, and employees.
  • Demonstrate excellent verbal communication, written communication, and presentation skills.
  • Leadership and team-building skills.
  • Able to influence decision-makers.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of spreadsheet and word processing software, and the ability to learn Sysco technology software and programs.
  • Effectively using time and resources to accomplish overall initiatives and program goals.
  • Analyze and independently solve a variety of difficult situations and problems.
  • Successfully demonstrate leadership framework competencies.
  • Develop effective interdepartmental relationships.
  • Demonstrate professional maturity and ability to act as a change member.

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