Environmental, Health & Safety Specialist

What You’ll Do

Designs, develops, implements, and oversees the organization's environmental health and safety programs and procedures to safeguard employees and surrounding communities and to ensure that the facility is in compliance with regulations.

Conducts studies and investigations to ensure compliance with government safety and health laws, standards and regulations and industrial hygiene as well as environmental safety.

Investigates accidents and promotes safety-conscious work performance and training programs.

Provides safety performance measures.

Responsible for delivering 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.

What You'll Need

• Bachelor’s degree in safety science, safety management, industrial hygiene, environmental science, occupational health, engineering or other industrial discipline
• Work experience preferred, 3-5 years in an Industrial/Manufacturing Environment
• Knowledge of: Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), 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

Working Conditions

• Work environment includes plant, warehouse, production and non-production areas and plant grounds
• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Must be able to lift to 15 pounds at times

Safety Activities

• Be aware of and observe all safety practices including but not limited to- Safety glasses, safety boots, hearing protection, etc...
• Know and follow all safety rules and procedures
• Participate in safety committees and initiatives as assigned

Benefits

• Health & Pharmacy
• Dental & Vision
• Critical Illness
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Company Paid Life & AD&D Insurance
• Voluntary Life & AD&D Insurance
• 401(k) W/Company Match
• Short-Term Disability
• Voluntary Long-Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program