The Environmental Health & Safety Specialist will administer and coordinate various loss control and risk management duties primarily focused on the areas of workers compensation, controlled substance and alcohol testing. Act as liaison between outside health care resources, insurance carriers and claims management

 

Join our team as an EHS Specialist at GFL Environmental in St. Gabriel/Baton Rouge.

 

Why Join GFL?

GFL Environmental is the only major diversified environmental services company in North America. Our employees, collectively known as 'Team Green,' enjoy numerous benefits: career advancement opportunities, competitive benefits, job stability within an essential services company, and the chance to make a positive impact every day for our customers and communities, Green for Life!

What’s in it for you:

Comprehensive Benefits Plan including prioritized orthodontics and vision care401K matching and profit sharingEmployee Assistance Program, life insurance, and more!OVERTIME AVAILABLE! Paid time offCompetitive wagesBoot allowanceGrowth opportunities

What you'll do:

Conduct employee orientations and manage onboarding and training programs.

· Perform regular inspections of facilities to identify potential safety hazards and ensure compliance with health standards.

· Document and report incidents and injuries, maintaining comprehensive records for insurance and compliance purposes.

· Assist in managing Workers' Compensation claims, return-to-work programs, and modified work assignments.

· Facilitate safety meetings and distribute relevant health and safety resources to staff.

· Engage actively in the Joint Health and Safety Committee, contributing to safety policy development and implementation.

· Maintain meticulous records of safety, compliance, and employee training.

· Support weekly and ad hoc safety reporting requirements.

What's required:

· 2-5 years of experience conducting employee orientations, safety meetings and facilitating

onboarding and training programs as well as regular inspections of facilities to identify potential safety hazards and ensure compliance with health standards.

· Strong attention to detail with the ability to document and report incidents and injuries, while maintaining comprehensive records for insurance and compliance purposes.

· Ability to assist in managing Workers' Compensation claims, return-to-work programs, and modified work assignments.

· Experience with creating engagement within Joint Health and Safety Committees, by contributing to safety policy development and implementation.

Join us and become part of "Team Green" at GFL Environmental, where your skills and dedication will be valued and rewarded. Apply now for this exciting opportunity!

 

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We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

GFL is committed to equal opportunity for all, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. If you are interested in applying for employment and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position, please contact myworkdayrecruitment@gflenv.com