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Environmental Health and Safety Specialist

AT Chewy
Chewy

Environmental Health and Safety Specialist

Gunnison, CO

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 Clayton, IN. 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.  

What you'll do but not limited to:  

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  • 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.  

We offer the following benefits for Team Members:  

  • 20% Chewy.com Discount  
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA and HSA (eligibility on the 1st of the month following date of hire)  
  • Life and Disability Insurance  
  • 401(k) with company matching  
  • Wellness benefits through Wellbeing @Chewy  
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)  
  • Paid Time Off: Team Members are eligible to accrue up to 80 hours of PTO their first year  
  • Subsidized child, adult, and pet backup care through Care.com  
  • Discounts on many items through the LifeMart Discount platform  
  • The option to sign up for Payactiv’s Earned Wage Access program and access a portion of the money you’ve already earned, before your regular payday!  
  • Opportunity for wage increases starting after 3-months of service  
  • Referral Bonuses - $500 per referral 

 

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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Client-provided location(s): United States
Job ID: 6535785
Employment Type: Other

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • FSA
    • HSA
    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • Mental Health Benefits
  • Parental Benefits

    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Adoption Assistance Program
  • Work Flexibility

    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Company Outings
    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Pet-friendly Office
    • Happy Hours
    • Snacks
    • Some Meals Provided
    • Casual Dress
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Paid Holidays
    • Unlimited Paid Time Off
    • Paid Vacation
    • Leave of Absence
    • Summer Fridays
  • Financial and Retirement

    • Performance Bonus
    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • 401(K)
    • Company Equity
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
    • Stock Purchase Program
  • Professional Development

    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Internship Program
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Professional Coaching
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Unconscious Bias Training