Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Specialist
Posted on December 2, 2025
Department: Safety
Reports To: EHS Manager (Ag Ops)
Location: Salinas, Holtville and Huron, CA areas as well as Tacna and Yuma, AZ
Relocation: This position is required to relocate to Holtville, CA for 5 months every year (Mid-November through Mid-April). The remainder of the year, this position will be based out of Monterey & San Benito Counties, CA.
Pay Range: $70,500+ DOE annually
COMPANY: Church Brothers Farms is a vertically-integrated family owned and operated company that produces a full line of fresh vegetables year round with an in-house farming/harvest program and state-of-the-art processing plant. We are a grower-owned processor, farming the majority of our raw product ourselves; adhering to industry-leading food safety and quality standards. The Church family has a legacy of service and innovation, we deliver produce with passion.
GENERAL PURPOSE OF THE JOB:
The EHS Specialist will play a key role in supporting the Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) initiatives within the organization. This position is focused on assisting in the execution and coordination of EHS programs and activities to ensure compliance with regulations and promote a safe and healthy workplace. The EHS Specialist will support the development of EHS reports, audits, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Operational Procedures and Limits (OPLs), and programs to ensure the Company provides a safe workplace for employees and minimizes impacts to the environment. By working closely with the EHS team, Ag Ops leadership, and employees, the EHS Specialist will facilitate EHS training, maintain records, and promote best practices, thus helping drive EHS performance improvement at the field level.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Research EHS and environmental regulations to ensure compliance with all applicable laws and standards
Participate in EHS compliance and audits, providing assistance in gathering relevant information and data.
Assist with preparation of government reports, permits, and certifications as required.
Participate or lead EHS projects and initiatives, ensuring alignment with industry best practices.
Participate in incident investigations, helping identify root causes and contributing to the development of corrective actions.
Develop job safety analysis (JSAs) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) as needed.
Assist in creation and delivery of EHS training programs, including communication with employees, creating training lists, and tracking training records.
Develop and disseminate EHS communications to the workforce, promoting awareness of safety practices and procedures.
Collaborate with plant leadership to facilitate light-duty opportunities and modified work arrangements for injured employees, where feasible.
Development of tailgate meetings, safety training materials, unsafe condition/act reports, and weekly/monthly safety reports.
Provide and maintain EHS-related information, signs, posters, and barriers to warn of potential hazards and prevent access to unsafe conditions.
Assist with the transportation of injured workers to medical providers, ensuring prompt and proper care.
Conduct regular audits, such as extinguisher, crew inspections, shop inspections, eyewash station checks, safety equipment inspections, and air quality assessments.
Crew audits involving navigating dirt fields, uneven terrain, and conditions that may be wet, muddy or slippery
Deliver hands on tractor and machine training that includes proper techniques for mounting and dismounting equipment, transitioning from ground level to elevated positions using equipment ladders.
Participate in safety audits, identifying opportunities for improvement and sharing findings with the EHS team.
Perform any other duties asassigned, contributing to the overall success of the EHS program.
EDUCATION AND/ OR EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year College or university; or have at least 1 to 6 months of experience working in a safety role and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Fluent in speaking, reading and writing Spanish required
Strong written and communication skills in English and Spanish
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite of applications (Word, PowerPoint, Excel), web- based application
Knowledge of relevant safety regulations and standards, such as OSHA.
REQUIRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
Must possess valid CA driver’s license and be insurable
Ability to relocate
Confidence along with the ability to present safety meeting and trainings in English and Spanish
Proficient in using computer applications and software for data management.
Certification in CPR, first aid, forklift and tractor operation (preferred)
Ability to work collaboratively with teams and various stakeholders.
Detail-oriented and capable of managing multiple tasks simultaneously.
EQUIPMENT USED:
Automobile, tractor, machine, forklift, computer, printer and all office environment equipment.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is:
Regularly required to sit and talk or hear
Frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel.
Frequently required to climb tractors, machines and/or forklifts as part of the daily workload (inspections & trainings).
Occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms.
Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
Include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Frequently walk on uneven dirt terrains, to include dry, muddy, and slippery conditions.
APPLICANTS
Please send your resume to: resumes@churchbrothers.com
Church Brothers Farms is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.
