EHS Specialist

About the Company

Dover Food Retail (DFR) is a leading manufacturer of Display Cases, Specialty Products, Refrigeration Systems, Power Systems, and Comprehensive Services. DFR drives innovation in glass doors and intelligent merchandising technologies that keep food safe under brands such as HillPhoenix and Anthony. As part of the Climate & Sustainable Technologies segment of Dover Corporation® (NYSE: DOV), DFR is built on creativity and customer-centric innovation, fostering strong relationships with customers to deliver fresh thinking and reliable solutions.

About the Role

The Environmental Health & Safety Specialist will assist the Safety Manager in promoting a safety culture and implementing policies, procedures, and safety work practices. This role supports day-to-day operations to ensure compliance with all applicable federal and state health and safety laws, coordinating and monitoring programs to meet or exceed company and regulatory requirements for employee health and safety.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine facility inspections, audits, and hazard assessments.
• Support compliance with OSHA, EPA, DOT, and other applicable regulatory requirements.
• Assist in the development and delivery of EHS training programs.
• Investigate incidents, near misses, and injuries; perform root cause analysis and track corrective actions.
• Maintain EHS records, reports, permits, and regulatory documentation.
• Support emergency preparedness programs, drills, and response activities.
• Participate in risk assessments, Job Safety Analyses (JSAs), and machine safety reviews.
• Monitor contractor safety and compliance activities.
• Assist with workers’ compensation, return-to-work, and injury management processes.
• Track safety metrics and prepare reports for leadership review.
• Promote employee engagement through safety committees, observations, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering, Environmental Health & Safety, or a related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 3 years of EHS experience in manufacturing, distribution, warehousing, construction, or industrial environments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Working knowledge of OSHA regulations and safety management systems.
• Experience conducting incident investigations and implementing corrective actions.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications.
• CSP, ASP, OHST, CHST, or similar professional certification.
• Experience with ISO 14001 and/or ISO 45001 management systems.
• Knowledge of environmental compliance programs, including hazardous waste, stormwater, air permitting, or wastewater requirements.
• Experience with behavior-based safety, ergonomics, machine guarding, lockout/tagout, and contractor safety management.

Company Values

The backbone of Dover Food Retail is a team of dedicated employees who uphold our reputation for quality and delivering on our promises. Our values define how we operate and interact with shareholders, customers, and each other:

• Collaborative
• Entrepreneurial Spirit
• Winning Through Customers
• Respects and Values People
• Expectations for Results
• High Ethical Standards, Openness, and Trust

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• 401k Retirement Plan
• Flexible Spending
• Paid Holidays