A great job and a great future await you at Smithfield Foods. As the world’s largest pork processor and largest hog producer in the United States, we’re a $16 billion global food company with more than 55,000 employees. We’re looking for motivated people who want to join our team and grow lasting and meaningful careers with us. 

Our team members receive industry-competitive salaries and are eligible for great benefits packages: 

• Competitive Starting Pay 

• Annual Bonus Earning Potential 
• Earn up to 30% additional pay weekly with our Extended Work Week Compensation Program!*  

• Comprehensive Health Insurance, Retirement Benefits and More 
• Education benefit available to full- and part time Smithfield team members on their first day of employment. 

*Program eligibilities apply 

Looking to move? We will help! Ask about our Relocation Assistance packages! Benefits include, but are not limited to:  

• Lump Sum payments  

• Agents to help you sell/buy 
• Lease Termination Assistance  
• Moving of goods and vehicles  

In addition, we offer opportunities for career growth, professional development, and tuition assistance. 

The Environmental Coordinator is responsible for ISO 14001 Environmental Management System, Risk Management program, Process Safety Management, wastewater treatment plant operation, air permitting and reporting, EPCRA reporting, storm water pollution prevention, spill prevention controls and countermeasures, hazardous waste and other regulatory programs.  This position is responsible for contributing to a safe work place and will lead the identification of and response to the environmental needs and concerns of regulators, company management and employees.

• Ensures conformance to environmental regulations and company environmental policies and guidelines.  Responsible for Environmental Management System, Risk Management Program, wastewater treatment plant operation, air permitting and reporting, EPCRA reporting, storm water pollution prevention, spill prevention controls and countermeasures and hazardous waste.
• Maintains ISO 140001 certification and conformance to the standard.
• Assists with environmental site audits and coordinates the facility response to findings.
• Ensures facility compliance RMP/PSM program.
• Prepares permit applications for modifications and renewals.
• Works with Corporate and Plant engineers on construction projects.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. May perform other duties as assigned.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.

• Bachelor's Degree from a regionally accredited four-year college or university, and 2+ years experience with environmental compliance, EMS, and PSM; and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Wastewater Treatment Operator Certification, preferred.
• Working knowledge and experience with wastewater operations, air permitting program, and ISO-140001.
• Working knowledge and experience in analyzing and implementing permit requirements; identifying environmental issues; providing recommendations and developing clear SOP's.
• Knowledge and understanding of all regulatory programs and Environmental regulations; e.g., RCRA, EPCRA, Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, etc.
• Strong critical thinking and problem solving skills.
• Capable of communicating and expressing ideas clearly and concisely, in both written and verbal formats.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel and Access.
• Ability to work well with others in fast paced, dynamic environment.
• Ability to be respectful, approachable and team oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment.

• This position may supervise Waste Water Operators.
• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.
• Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees, addressing complaints and resolving problems.

To learn more about Smithfield’s benefits, visit smithfieldfoods.com/careerbenefits.

Headquartered in Smithfield, Va. since 1936, Smithfield Foods, Inc. is an American food company with agricultural roots and a global reach. With more than 60,000 jobs globally, we are dedicated to producing "Good food. Responsibly^®" and serve as one of the world's leading vertically integrated protein companies. We have pioneered sustainability standards for more than two decades, including our industry-leading commitments to become carbon negative in our U.S. company-owned operations and reduce GHG emissions 30 percent across our entire U.S. value chain by 2030. We believe in the power of protein to end food insecurity and have donated hundreds of millions of food servings to our communities. Smithfield boasts a portfolio of high-quality iconic brands, such as Smithfield^®, Eckrich^® and Nathan's Famous^®, among many others. For more information, visit www.smithfieldfoods.com, and connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Instagram.

Smithfield is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, gender identity, protected veterans status, status as a disabled individual or any other protected group status or non-job characteristic as directed by law.