Job Information
Post Holdings Inc. Environmental Specialist in Hopkins, Minnesota
Brand: Michael Foods Inc.
Categories: Operations Administrative
Locations: Hopkins, Minnesota
Position Type: Regular Full-Time
Remote Eligible: No
Req ID: 26029
Job Description
Business Unit Overview
Michael Foods, Inc. is a leader in the food processing and distribution industry with business in egg products, refrigerated grocery and potato products. We offer exciting job possibilities throughout our organization where you can enhance your career, sharpen your talents and make an impact. Join our company and be part of an innovative team that’s First in Food. Location Description Hopkins, MN is home to our Michael Foods, Inc. corporate headquarters. Hopkins is located 7 miles west of Minneapolis, boasting natural surroundings in a suburban environment that also provides quick access to major travel ways and local restaurants that give our community a distinct character. Located in the Excelsior Crossing building where employees are provided with beautifully landscaped walking paths and water features creating an optimal environment for outdoor and walking meetings, along with the opportunity to take a relaxing walk or outdoor lunch before, within, or after your work day. Responsibilities RESPONSIBILITIES: Ensure compliance with environmental laws and regulations of Federal, State and local municipalities with respect to air, water and waste. Assist in establishing company-wide environmental compliance and goals and objectives for food processing facilities and farm operations. Identify and participate in sustainability and conservation efforts to reduce costs and environmental impact of MFI operations. Develop, implement, maintain and audit environmental programs providing guidance and assistance to plant/farm management. Determine appropriate actions to resolve deficiencies, and work directly with onsite personnel. Technically proficient at gathering environmental data/samples to maintain regulatory compliance. Responsible for managing regulatory reporting and environmental recordkeeping requirements such as, but not limited to wastewater treatment (pre-treatment & NPDES), SARA (Tier II & TRI) Air Permitting, customer surveys on sustainability, etc. for assigned MFI facilities. Perform routine environmental inspections of MFI locations and support third party audits. Develop and implement training programs related to the function for all levels. Travel required (typically less than 25%) Qualifications EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, or related discipline 3+ years’ experience as a Specialist, Coordinator, or Technician in the environmental field, within a manufacturing environment; or an equivalent combination of education (advanced degree) and/or experience to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above. Strong knowledge of EPA, State and local environmental laws and regulations where MFI operates. Knowledge of permitting and reporting procedures required by regulatory agencies. Strong computer skills in Microsoft Office. Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills; ability to interact with vendors, customers, and employees at all levels; strong attention to detail is required. Bilingual Spanish/English a plus. Familiarity with Environmental database systems (especially Intelex) a plus. Safety and Health experience a plus.
Post Holdings provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, status as a covered veteran and any other category protected under applicable federal, state, provincial and local laws.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)