Environmental, Health & Safety Specialist

Responsibilities

• Designs, develops, implements, and oversees the organization's environmental health and safety programs and procedures to safeguard employees and surrounding communities and to ensure facility compliance with regulations.
• Conducts studies and investigations to ensure compliance with government safety and health laws, standards, and regulations, industrial hygiene, and environmental safety.
• Investigates accidents and promotes safety‑conscious work performance and training programs.
• Provides safety performance measures.
• Responsible for delivery of professional safety activities by applying standard safety techniques and procedures.
• Responsible for planning own work, assessing own progress, and adjusting efforts to meet goals.
• Determines root cause analyses.
• Work environment includes plant, warehouse, production and non‑production areas and plant grounds; ability to tolerate both high and low temperatures, loud noises typical of a manufacturing plant; prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer; must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
• Be aware of and observe all safety practices, including safety glasses, safety boots, hearing protection, etc., as required; know and follow all safety rules and procedures; participate in safety committees and initiatives as assigned.
• Activate the potential of our people, care for our customers, optimize operations, and integrate sustainability into daily practices and long‑term strategy, promoting a results‑driven culture aligned with long‑term value creation.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in safety science, safety management, industrial hygiene, environmental science, occupational health, engineering, or other industrial discipline; work experience preferred.
• Equivalent work experience of 3‑5 years in an industrial/manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and Workers Compensation regulations.
• Ability to deal with situations involving sensitive and confidential company information.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to prioritize and complete multiple projects in a timely manner.
• Ability to make decisions and operate independently with respect to complex issues and business requirements.

Benefits

• Health & Pharmacy
• Dental & Vision
• Critical Illness
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Company Paid Life & AD&D Insurance
• Voluntary Life