Environmental Health and Safety Specialist

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 Lewisberry, PA 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.  

Shift: Mon-Fri, 11:00AM-7:30PM

What you'll do but not limited to:  

• 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