EHS Specialist

Overview
Join our dynamic team as an EHS (Environmental, Health, and Safety) Specialist and become a vital driver of workplace safety and compliance In this energetic role, you will champion a culture of safety excellence by developing, implementing, and maintaining comprehensive EHS programs across manufacturing operations. Your expertise will ensure that safety standards are not only met but exceeded, fostering a secure environment for all employees. This position offers an exciting opportunity to lead safety initiatives, conduct impactful training sessions, and collaborate with teams to uphold the highest occupational health standards. If you're passionate about making workplaces safer and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this role is your perfect fit

Duties

Environmental Compliance

• Monitor and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local environmental regulations (e.g., air, water, waste, hazardous materials).
• Maintain environmental permits, records, and reporting requirements.
• Conduct environmental inspections, audits, and sampling as needed.
• Support sustainability initiatives such as waste reduction, energy efficiency, and recycling programs.

Health & Safety Programs

• Develop and enforce workplace health and safety policies, procedures, and programs.
• Conduct job hazard analyses (JHAs) and risk assessments.
• Perform regular safety inspections, audits, and workplace observations.
• Maintain injury/illness logs and coordinate incident investigations and root-cause analyses.
• Ensure availability, maintenance, and use of personal protective equipment (PPE).

Training and Communication

• Deliver EHS training such as OSHA required programs, emergency response, hazard communication, and ergonomics.
• Communicate regulatory changes, safety alerts, and best practices to employees and leadership.
• Support emergency response planning and drills.

Continuous Improvement & Support

• Recommend corrective and preventive actions to reduce risk and improve safety culture.
• Participate in cross-functional teams to support facility and process changes, ensuring EHS considerations are integrated.
• Work with contractors and vendors to ensure compliance with EHS requirements.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• 5 plus years of EHS experience in manufacturing, construction, logistics, or similar environments.
• Professional certifications (e.g., OSHA 30, CHST, ASP, CSP) are a plus.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and related regulatory standards.
• Excellent communication and training skills.
• Ability to conduct audits, risk assessments, and incident investigations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $ $35.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person