Environmental Health & Safety Specialist at Stater Bros. Markets

San Bernardino, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

22 May, 26

Salary

88900.0

Posted On

21 Feb, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Safety Inspections, OSHA Compliance, Risk Assessment, Incident Investigation, Root Cause Analysis, Environmental Compliance, Waste Management, Food Safety, Emergency Preparedness, Safety Training, Hazard Communication, Data Reporting, Microsoft Office, Risk Management, Behavioral Safety, Leadership Coaching

Industry

Retail

Description

Work Schedule: Day Job Type: Full-Time Union Position: Non-Union Employee Pay Type: Salaried Work Environment: 100% On-Site Compensation: $72,000.00 – $88,900.00 (this represents the expected pay range for this job requisition. Ultimately, in determining your pay, we'll consider your experience and other job-related factors)DEPARTMENT: Risk ManagementJOB SUMMARY: Responsible for leading the stores and DC toward a culture of continuous injury reduction and operational excellence by driving behavioral-based safety programs, frontline teammate engagement, leadership accountability, and continuous improvement initiatives. Champion the mindset that the safe way is the only way by partnering with operations to proactively identify, assess, and eliminate risk.JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: Retail & Distribution Safety Oversight: Conduct comprehensive safety inspections across sales floors, stockrooms, food preparation departments (meat, deli, bakery, seafood, produce), and loading docks. Ensure OSHA compliance in slip prevention, ergonomics, chemical safety, equipment guarding, refrigeration system safety, and overall operational risk management. Incident Prevention & Risk Reduction: Lead incident and near-miss investigations, identify root causes, implement corrective actions. Environmental & Sustainability Compliance: Implement and oversee environmental programs supporting waste management, hazardous material disposal, stormwater protection, spill response, and chemical inventory control in alignment with company sustainability initiatives. Food Safety & Regulatory Support: Partner with store leadership to maintain public health compliance, temperature-control systems, sanitation standards, pest control, and cross-contamination prevention. Prepare teams for health inspections and ensure timely corrective actions. Emergency Preparedness & Operational Readiness: Maintain and test emergency response plans covering fire evacuation, severe weather, chemical exposures, and customer health incidents. Safety Leadership & Engagement: Deliver training and coaching on hazard communication, PPE, equipment safety, and chemical handling while promoting a proactive safety culture rooted in accountability, service, and employee care. Documentation, Reporting & Performance Management: Maintain OSHA logs, training records, environmental documentation, audit findings, and corrective action tracking. Provide safety performance summaries and data-driven insights to corporate leadership. REQUIREMENTS / QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution or Retail Management Certificate preferred 3–5 years of progressive EHS experience in retail, grocery, food production, warehouse, distribution, or similar operational environments CPR certification required within twelve (12) months of hire Valid driver’s license with acceptable motor vehicle record Experience conducting incident investigations, safety audits, and regulatory compliance inspections Working knowledge of OSHA regulations and state and local environmental requirements Familiarity with OSHA General Industry standards Understanding of hazardous materials management, chemical safety, waste handling, and stormwater compliance Basic knowledge of food safety and sanitation regulations applicable to retail food operations Ability to perform risk assessments and hazard evaluations Experience maintaining OSHA logs (300/300A/301) Proficiency in Microsoft Office and safety data tracking systems Strong written and verbal communication skills Ability to train, coach, and influence frontline team members and leadership Ability to walk store floors and warehouse environments for extended periods Ability to lift 25–50 lbs. as needed Ability to work in cold environments (refrigerated/freezer areas) and around food production equipment National Environmental Health Association (NEHA) Certified Professional – Food Safety (CP-FS) credential, or ability to obtain certification within eighteen (18) months of hire (company-paid training and materials provided) Demonstrated confidentiality, integrity, accuracy, and strong problem-solving skills Additional Information: Applications will be received until a sufficient number of applications are received. Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible to ensure consideration as recruitment may close at any time. All communications regarding the selection process will be via telephone or e-mail. Applicants are encouraged to check their e-mail frequently to learn additional information regarding this recruitment. Please note: Stater Bros. Markets is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.

Responsibilities

The specialist is responsible for leading continuous injury reduction and operational excellence by driving behavioral-based safety programs and frontline teammate engagement across stores and distribution centers. This involves proactively partnering with operations to identify, assess, and eliminate risks while championing a safety-first mindset.