Environmental Health & Safety Specialist

About the role

The Gund Company is seeking an entry-level Environmental Health and Safety Specialist for our Waukesha, WI plant. This role partners with our Regional EHS Manager and plant leadership to strengthen and elevate our safety culture across the organization. You'll be a trusted resource for employees and leaders, helping identify risks before they become incidents while championing programs that make our workplaces safer, healthier, and more efficient.

Responsibilities

• Driving proactive safety initiatives and employee engagement
• Leading facility safety inspections and identifying improvement opportunities
• Investigating incidents and uncovering root causes to prevent future occurrences
• Analyzing safety trends and helping develop continuous improvement strategies
• Supporting safety reviews for new equipment, processes, and facility changes
• Delivering training and ensuring compliance with OSHA, EPA, and company standards
• Influencing positive behaviors and helping build a culture where safety is everyone's responsibility

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Health & Safety, or related field, or equivalent experience
• 2-4 years of Environmental Health & Safety Specialist experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment
• Knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and workplace safety regulations
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills
• Experience with hazard identification, risk assessment, and incident investigation

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Profit Sharing Program – Share in the success of the business you help build
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability coverage
• 401(k) with a 50% company match on up to 6% of employee contributions
• Professional development and career advancement opportunities
• Individual Development Plans (IDPs) to support your growth
• Safe, healthy, and team-oriented work environment
• Meaningful work supporting customers and industries around the world

Pay & schedule

Starting salary: $75,000. Full-time position based in Waukesha, WI. No relocation provided.

Our Philosophy: Take Care of Each Other. Take Care of the Customer. Take Care of the Business.