Environmental Health & Safety Assistant

Essential Job Functions: Create and update Hazardous Material Inventory Statements (HMIS) and any other related materials required by local, state and federal regulatory agencies. Maintain regulatory calendar to ensure all required environmental reports and filings are submitted in a timely manner. Maintain the Risk Management safety & environmental database to track regulatory activities throughout the company. Provide OSHA, EPA or other regulatory agency inspection responses prior to deadlines. Coordinate waste stream collections from both DC and store locations (used oil, hazardous waste, e-Waste, Retail Waste Bucket Program, etc).Monitor and research store and distribution center (DC) safety and environmental programs, policies, and procedures to ensure they comply with all current environmental and safety regulations. Assist stores and DC operations with environmental questions and programs (refrigerant sales, waste disposal, etc.)Monitor the company-wide hazardous waste process and implement process improvement plans. Supervise monthly waste pick up at distribution centers and submit required manifest reporting to state agencies. Implement improvements to reduce wastes and effectively control waste disposal costs. Track environmental exposures resulting from accident/loss, such as vehicle accident, floods, fires, spills, etc. Support all company safety, environmental and regulatory compliance efforts. Monitor all EHS programs and processes to ensure their efficient and effective usage. Work with corporate management and team members in other risk management areas as assigned. Process fire protection certifications, inspections and handle vendor invoices. Perform all other duties as assigned. Skills/Education/Knowledge/Experience/Abilities