Jobs · Manufacturing · Wisconsin

EHS Specialist

Actalent · Janesville, WI · 1 mo ago
On-siteManufacturing$70k–$90k/yrFull-time

Support the Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) team in maintaining a safe, compliant, and continuously improving manufacturing environment. This role assists with safety programs, training activities, inspections, and regulatory compliance efforts while working closely with operations and engineering teams.

Responsibilities

  • Assist with Safety Committee meetings, including scheduling, documentation, and follow-up on action items.
  • Support the review, development, and maintenance of Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures and related documentation.
  • Help coordinate, schedule, and track employee safety training to support OSHA and internal compliance requirements.
  • Participate in workplace inspections and compliance audits to identify hazards, nonconformances, and improvement opportunities.
  • Assist with incident investigations by gathering information, documenting findings, and tracking corrective and preventive actions.
  • Help identify workplace safety hazards and support efforts to reduce risk through engineering, administrative, and procedural controls.
  • Assist in maintaining and improving safety programs, policies, and procedures across the manufacturing facility.
  • Support hazard assessments and Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs) to ensure tasks are evaluated and appropriate controls are in place.
  • Partner with operations, engineering, and EHS team members to promote a positive safety culture throughout the facility.
  • Maintain accurate safety records, reports, and compliance documentation in accordance with internal standards and regulatory requirements.
  • Participate in risk assessments and recommend practical improvements to reduce risk and enhance safety performance.
  • Perform all duties in accordance with company safety standards, EHS requirements, and applicable regulations.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Occupational and Environmental Safety and Health or a closely related field.
  • At least 2 years of experience working in a manufacturing environment.
  • At least 2 years of experience in an Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) role.
  • Practical experience conducting incident or accident investigations.
  • Experience performing Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs) or similar job safety evaluations.
  • Knowledge of OSHA regulations and general workplace safety requirements.
  • Understanding of EHS principles, including hazard identification, risk assessment, and control implementation.
  • Ability to support and maintain safety programs, policies, and procedures in a manufacturing setting.
  • Strong attention to detail for maintaining accurate safety records and compliance documentation.
  • Effective communication and collaboration skills to work with operations, engineering, and EHS teams.

Preferred Skills

  • Experience participating in or supporting Safety Committee activities.
  • Familiarity with Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures and documentation practices.
  • Experience assisting with safety training coordination and tracking.
  • Exposure to EHS management systems and structured safety programs.
  • Ability to contribute to a positive safety culture and encourage safe work practices.
  • Interest in career growth and taking ownership of projects from start to finish.
  • Comfort working in a growing organization with expanding facilities and operations.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Janesville, WI. This is a fully onsite position.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $70,000.00 - $90,000.00/yr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Full time benefits provided.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 16, 2026.

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