EHS Specialist

What You Need To Know:

Shape a remarkable future with us. Build a career working for an industry leader that truly invests in their people – and equips them with leading technology, continuous learning, and the ability to bring their best selves to work. As the premier wine and spirits distributor, Southern Glazer’s isn't just one of Forbes’ Top Private Companies; it's a family-owned business with deep roots dating back to 1933.

The reputation of Southern Glazer’s is well-established, and it's no surprise that we are regularly recognized for our culture. Newsweek has recognized Southern Glazer’s as one of America’s Greatest Workplaces for Inclusion and Diversity, as well as for Women, Parents, and Families. These accolades speak volumes about our commitment to creating a supportive and inclusive culture of belonging for all employees.

As a full-time employee, you can choose from a wide-ranging menu of our Top Shelf Benefits, including comprehensive medical and prescription drug coverage, dental and vision plans, tax-saving Flexible Spending Accounts, disability coverage, life insurance plans, and a 401(k) plan. We also offer tuition assistance, a wellness program, parental leave, vacation accrual, paid sick leave, and more.

By joining Southern Glazer’s, you would be part of a team that values excellence, innovation, and community. This is more than just a job – it's an opportunity to build the future of beverage distribution and grow with a company that truly cares about its people.

Overview:

The EHS Specialist reports to the Director of EHS and supports Florida Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits Depos. This position will complement these teams with technical, data management, compliance, auditing, and tactical support. The EHS Specialist will serve as the primary point of contact for day-to-day tracking of EHS department metrics, implementation of national programs, and corrective actions associated with our compliance auditing program. This role supports SGWS in achieving our goal of world-class EHS performance. It will be responsible for developing and maintaining processes and solutions related to data compilation, validation, certification, and report generation. As a resource for the organization, s/he will provide analysis and solutions to ensure quality, accuracy, completeness, and transparency with reporting regarding injury and illness data, workers’ compensation claims, vehicle collisions, compliance program metrics, and sustainability initiatives across the organization. They will be the subject matter expert/administrator on multiple EHS Data Management Systems, including, but not limited to, Info-link, Benchmark, and the SGWS Internal Learning Management Systems.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Provide regular metrics reports to state leaders on the implementation status of local and corporate programs, including injury and illness rates, program audits, site inspections, and corrective actions.
• Monitor and analyze trends related to SGWS EHS Business Continuity and sustainability initiatives.
• Maintain and ensure accurate completion of OSHA 300 and 300A logs.
• Deliver effective training using adult learning techniques for individuals and groups, and measure training effectiveness.
• Review and update SGWS EHS educational programs, incorporating periodic updates and hands-on training sessions.
• Troubleshoot technical issues, collaborate with vendors, manage user accounts, and guide users through problem-solving processes.
• Maintain SGWS EHS SharePoint files and ensure proper organization and accessibility.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 2–3 years of EHS experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Recent college graduates with a degree in Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) will be considered.
• CSP certification preferred or willingness to obtain within 6–12 months of hire.
• Ability to lead project teams and successfully complete project-related activities according to approved plans.
• Willingness to travel up to 25% to multiple U.S. locations.

Physical Demands:

• Physical demands include a considerable amount of time sitting and typing/keyboarding, using a computer (e.g., keyboard, mouse, and monitor), or an adding machine.
• Physical demands with activity or condition may include walking, bending, reaching, standing, squatting, and stooping.
• May require occasional lifting/lowering, pushing, carrying, or pulling up to 20lbs.

EEO Statement:

Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits, an Affirmative Action/EEO employer, prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. SGWS complies with all federal, state, and local laws concerning the consideration of a qualified applicant's arrest and/or criminal conviction records. Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits provides competitive compensation based on estimated performance level consistent with the past relevant experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and education of employees. Unless otherwise expressly stated, any pay ranges posted here are estimates from outside of Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits and do not reflect Southern Glazer's pay bands or ranges.

Shape a remarkable future with us. Build a career working for an industry leader that truly invests in their people – and equips them with leading technology, continuous learning, and the ability to bring their best selves to work. As the premier wine and spirits distributor, Southern Glazer’s isn't just one of Forbes’ Top Private Companies; it's a family-owned business with deep roots dating back to 1933. Southern Glazer’s is proud of its well-earned positive reputation, continually achieving accolades for our outstanding workplace culture. We take pride in creating a culture where our people are valued, supported, and provided opportunities for growth and belonging.