Environmental Health, and Safety Specialist

Help Build a Safer, Smarter Manufacturing Environment

Are you passionate about workplace safety and environmental responsibility? Do you enjoy working closely with operations teams to identify risks, improve processes, and create a culture where safety comes first?

We are seeking a hands-on Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Specialist to support safety, compliance, and environmental programs within a dynamic manufacturing environment. In this role, you will partner with operations, maintenance, engineering, and leadership teams to ensure safe work practices, reduce risk, and strengthen safety culture across the facility.

This is an opportunity to make a visible impact every day while helping drive continuous improvement across production, warehouse, and maintenance operations.

What You’ll Do

Safety & Regulatory Compliance

• Support and maintain EHS programs in compliance with OSHA and environmental regulations
• Conduct safety audits, inspections, and risk assessments across manufacturing operations
• Investigate incidents, injuries, and near misses to determine root cause and implement corrective actions
• Maintain OSHA logs, safety documentation, and compliance records

Environmental Programs

• Support environmental programs including waste management, emissions, stormwater, and chemical handling
• Monitor hazardous and non-hazardous waste handling and storage
• Assist with environmental inspections and regulatory reporting

Safety Training & Culture

• Deliver safety training including:
• Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)
• PPE and hazard communication
• Machine guarding
• Ergonomics and emergency response
• Engage employees in safety initiatives, committees, and continuous improvement efforts

Risk Reduction & Continuous Improvement

• Partner with operations to identify hazards associated with:
• Plastics processing equipment
• Robotics and automation
• Compressed air systems
• Material handling and resins
• Support implementation of engineering and administrative safety controls
• Track safety metrics and support improvement initiatives

Emergency Preparedness

• Assist with emergency response planning including:
• Fire safety
• Evacuation procedures
• Spill response
• Medical emergency coordination
• Support drills and emergency response teams

What We’re Looking For

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or related field preferred
• 2+ years of EHS experience in manufacturing
• Experience in plastics, injection molding, blow molding, or industrial manufacturing is strongly preferred
• OSHA 30 Certification preferred

Certifications (Preferred)

• CHST, ASP, or other professional safety certification
• First Aid / CPR / AED

Key Skills

• Strong knowledge of OSHA and environmental compliance
• Experience investigating incidents and performing root cause analysis
• Ability to influence employees and leadership to drive safe work practices
• Strong documentation and organizational skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office

Why This Role Matters

In this role, you will help build and strengthen a proactive safety culture where employees feel empowered to identify risks and continuously improve the workplace. Your work will directly support:

• Safer operations
• Regulatory compliance
• Environmental responsibility
• Continuous improvement across manufacturing processes

Work Environment

This role operates in a manufacturing environment with exposure to:

• Production machinery and automation
• Industrial equipment and robotics
• Plastics processing operations
• High noise levels and temperature variations

Join a Company That Values Safety

We believe that safety is everyone’s responsibility and that strong EHS leadership is essential to building a world-class manufacturing operation.

If you’re looking for a role where you can lead safety initiatives, influence culture, and make a real impact, we encourage you to apply.