Environmental, Heath, & Safety (EHS) Assistant

Job Purpose:

The Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Assistant is responsible for supporting and executing assigned components of site EHS programs. Under the direction of the EHS Manager this role assists in maintaining compliance with applicable federal state and local regulations as well as Kraft Heinz policies and procedures. The EHS Technician provides day-to-day EHS support at the site level including training coordination inspections documentation and program maintenance. This role also supports broader North America (NA) and Global EHS initiatives as applicable to the NA Research & Development footprint.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

• Coordinate required and recurring EHS training programs to support site compliance.
• Assist with incident reporting investigations and corrective action tracking.
• Participate in site safety committees and safety team activities.
• Support site emergency response drills in coordination with the EHS Manager.
• Identify safety gaps and partner with the EHS Manager to implement practical solutions in support of a zero-injury workplace.
• Support environmental compliance activities including data collection inspections and reporting.
• Assist with environmental documentation recordkeeping and annual reviews.
• Participate in internal environmental and sustainability initiatives as assigned.
• Support the implementation and ongoing maintenance of PPE programs and chemical inventory systems.
• Create modify and track online training modules and routine EHS communications.
• Maintain EHS records logs and reports in site systems.
• Perform annual document reviews in collaboration with the EHS Manager and site stakeholders.
• Liaise with cross-functional departments to support EHS initiatives.
• Coordinate with vendors and service providers as needed.
• Support EHS projects and initiatives through to completion.
• Utilize problem-solving and troubleshooting skills to address EHS-related issues.
• Manage multiple priorities and tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Read understand and follow technical documents including SOPs LOTO instructions regulatory requirements and CFRs.
• Perform computer-based work and utilize EHS and business systems as required.

Expected Experience & Required Skills

• Associates degree in environmental health and safety (EHS) related field or high school diploma with 2 years of relevant manufacturing pilot plant or industrial experience.
• Basic working knowledge of workplace safety procedures protocols and regulatory requirements.
• Experience supporting EHS activities such as inspections audits training coordination documentation or corrective action tracking.
• Ability to follow established procedures and work under the direction of EHS leadership.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word Excel Outlook) and ability to learn EHS-specific systems.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills including the ability to interact effectively with hourly employees supervisors and cross-functional teams.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks prioritize workload and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work safely in industrial or laboratory environments.

Preferred Experience

• Experience supporting OSHA ANSI DOT and other applicable regulatory standards.
• EHS-related training or certifications (e.g. OSHA 10/30 First Aid/CPR HAZWOPER).
• Familiarity with chemical handling PPE programs safety data sheets (SDS) and chemical inventory systems.
• Experience working in food manufacturing R&D pilot plant or GMP-regulated environments.
• Basic experience with incident reporting systems training platforms or EHS data tracking tools.

Work Environment & Schedule

• Relocation & Sponsorship: This role is based onsite at the Kraft Heinz Innovation Center in Glenview Illinois / Heinz Innovation Center in Warrendale PA. Relocation assistance and work authorization sponsorship are not available for this position.
• Work hours: Occasional overtime may be required to support project timelines; however regular overtime is expected to be minimal.
• Onsite & reliable transportation: This is a fulltime onsite position at the Kraft Heinz R&D Innovation Center in Glenview IL / Heinz Innovation Center in Warrendale PA. Reliable attendance and dependable transportation are required. R&D Assistants work on campus Monday through Friday following a standard daytime schedule to support daily lab operations sample preparation equipment setup/readiness and collaboration with R&D teams. Occasional flexibility may be needed for pilot plant runs or other projectbased activities within standard operational hours.

Compensation & Benefits Overview

• Hourly Pay: Starting at $28/hour with final offer based on experience skills and internal equity.
• Benefits: We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes but not limited to: Medical Dental and Vision Insurance Health Reimbursement Account/Health Savings Account (HSA) Pet Insurance Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Supplemental Life Insurance and so much more!

Physical Requirements Physical demands include but not limited to:

• Work is performed primarily in an R&D Innovation Center environment with frequent presence in laboratories pilot plant areas and industrial support spaces.
• Ability to stand and remain upright for extended periods of time during inspections audits training observations and incident response activities.
• Ability to walk and move frequently throughout the facility including between laboratories offices pilot plant areas storage locations and equipment stations.
• Ability to sit for extended periods of time while completing documentation training records reports and computer-based work.
• Ability to frequently lift carry push or pull materials and equipment up to 50 pounds (e.g. salift up to 25 pounds overhead.
• Frequent use of hfety equipment containers monitoring devices PPE supplies) and occasionally ands for fine motor tasks such as operating monitoring equipment completing inspections entering data handling documents and using handheld tools or instruments.
• Frequent repetitive motions including data entry equipment handling and use of inspection tools.
• Occasional bending crouching kneeling or stooping to access equipment review conditions at floor level or retrieve materials from low storage.
• Occasional reaching below waist level and at or above shoulder height to access safety equipment signage chemical containers or storage areas.
• Ability to wear and properly utilize required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) including but not limited to safety glasses gloves lab coats hearing protection respiratory protection and protective footwear as required by task.
• Exposure to varying environmental conditions including noise odors temperature variations cold rooms warm processing areas and outdoor conditions during inspections or emergency response.
• Work may involve proximity to moving mechanical equipment chemicals cleaning agents and laboratory or pilot plant processes.

Benefits: Coverage for employees (and their eligible dependents) through affordable access to healthcare protection and savingfor the future we offer plans tailored to meet you and your familys needs. Coveragefor benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.

Wellbeing: We offer events resources and learning opportunities that inspire aphysical social emotional and financial well-being lifestyle for our employees and their families.

Youll be able to participate in a variety of benefits and wellbeing programs that may vary by role country region union status and other employment status factors for example:

• Physical - Medical Prescription Drug Dental Vision Screenings/Assessments

• Social - Paid Time Off Company Holidays Leave of Absence Recognition Training

• Emotional Employee Assistance Program Wellbeing Programs Family Support Programs

• Financial 401kLife Accidental Death & Dismemberment Disability

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Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer that prohibits discrimination or harassment of any type. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race color national origin age sex sexual orientation gender gender identity or expression disability status protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Applicants who require an accommodation to participate in the job application or hiring process should contact .