Church & Dwight

EHS Generalist

USA, Lakewood, NJ Full time

A collective energy and ambition. A place where you can make a real difference.


We’re a company that genuinely cares about our people, our products, our consumers and the environment.


Our unique, informal culture champions courage, determination and collaboration. Knowing we have an open and supportive team means each of us has the freedom to take responsibility and ownership. We have a shared passion to work hard, innovate and push boundaries.

United by the belief that when we strive for growth, anything is possible. While we might not be the largest company in our industry, we believe we can have the biggest impact because: Together We Have the Power to Win.

Summary:

The Safety Generalist is responsible to aid the EHS team in all items of regulatory compliance in Environment, Health and Safety by supporting EHS Management System program elements.

Essential Functions:

  • Implements, maintains and monitors the environmental, health, & safety programs campus wide and across all shifts.
  • Assists in ensuring that all OSHA guidelines are, compliant and all documentation is prepared and stored for the required timeframe.
  • Assists in establishing effective safety committees.
  • Identifies, assesses and corrects conditions which could produce accidents or financial loss.
  • Conducts frequent plant safety inspections, Identifies, assesses and corrects conditions which could produce accidents or financial loss and reports findings and recommends action to EHS Manager.
  • Assists in maintaining and updating existing accidents prevention and loss-control systems.
  • Complete, maintain and update risk analyses as required.
  • Support Plant Management and Supervisors in enforcing safety regulations and codes.
  • Assists in performing and coordinating safety training and weekly safety talks for company employees and vendors.
  • Inspects premises to ensure ongoing effectiveness of safety and security systems as per EHS Inspection Calendar and applies the appropriate corrective action when necessary.
  • Attend all relevant safety meetings.
  • Ensures all safety equipment and PPE are kept in serviceable order and replacement equipment can be acquired without disruption to the workflow.
  • Assists in compiling of reports and creating presentations as required.
  • Assists in new hire safety orientation program as required
  • Using tools like Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) and risk matrices
  • Participate in the development of corrective action plans

Performs other duties as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  • Excellent verbal and interpersonal communication skills (English).
  • Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office products.
  • Lean experience, preferred.
  • Clear understanding and applicability of OSHA  standards.
  • Ability to work under time restrains and result driven.
  • Basic math skills (add, subtract, multiply, divide).   
  • Knowledge of company policies, standards and procedures.
  • Ability to prioritize work assignments in a fast-paced work environment.
  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. occasionally
  • Ability to maintain absolute confidentiality at all times and in all situations.
  • Ability to operate powered industrial trucks
  • Knowledge of Hazardous Communication Programs and Processes
  • Leading in-person training, preferred.
  • Demonstrated use of Occupational Health and Safety methodologies

Education and Experience:

  • High school diploma required; Associates or bachelor’s degree, preferred.
  • RCRA, HAZWOPER and DOT Certifications preferred.
  • Forklift License preferred
  • Minimum of 2 years in Occupational Health, Employee Safety, Environmental Engineering or Sustainability in a manufacturing, construction or industrial setting.

The US base rate for this full-time position is $37.86 per hour. This position is also eligible for a bonus. As a Church & Dwight US employee, you (and eligible dependents, as applicable) will have access to medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, paid vacation and sick time, and Paid Parental Leave. U.S. employees are entitled to paid holidays, floating holidays, and vacation days starting in their first year of employment depending on hire date. You are also able to participate in our 401k retirement plan (with company match and profit-sharing) and Discounted Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

The actual base pay offered to the successful candidate will be based on multiple factors, including, but not limited to, job-related knowledge/skills, experience, business needs, geographical location, and internal pay parity. Compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate.

Church & Dwight is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.

Church & Dwight is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.

For more information on our company, our brands and our culture visit us at http://www.churchdwight.com/