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EHS Specialist

As the EHS Specialist, you will service and support multiple facility locations to address Environmental, Health, Safety, and Sustainability (EHS&S) needs. With a strong focus on employee well-being and continuous improvement, our client strives to be first-class in all aspects of EHS&S. You will help develop, implement, and drive standards to make EHS&S an integral part of the company culture, ensuring the right training, processes, materials, and information are in place for continuous improvement. Be part of a team where your impact will make a big difference!

Key Responsibilities

• Assist employees on-site with safety awareness and compliance across all facilities.
• Travel locally between facilities as needed to achieve departmental safety goals.
• Serve as the point of contact for EHS&S issues.
• Coordinate and conduct new hire orientation and other training sessions as needed.
• Lead safety meetings, training sessions, and safety reviews.
• Report incidents and participate in root cause analyses.
• Respond to on-site emergencies.
• Prepare weekly reports and conduct routine audits.
• Ensure compliance with company standards and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with Quality, Maintenance, and Operations teams to conduct and review Job Hazard Analyses, Risk Assessments, and implement risk reduction strategies.
• Support special projects with EHS oversight.
• Assess resources and equipment needs to achieve EHS&S goals.
• Collect performance data to create and maintain an EHS&S dashboard.
• Provide emergency response planning and training.
• Stay updated with industry trends and best practices in EHS&S.
• Perform additional duties as assigned within your capabilities.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs is required.
• Bachelor’s degree in EHS or a related field is preferred, or equivalent experience in EHS (minimum of 4 years required).
• Instructor certification is preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; bilingual proficiency, including Spanish, is a plus.
• Ability to work independently, multitask, and deliver quality work efficiently.
• Demonstrated passion and aptitude for environmental, health, and safety initiatives.
• Experience in manufacturing or industrial industries is preferred; food manufacturing experience is a plus.

Physical Requirements
The role requires manual dexterity to write, push, pull, lift as necessary, and walk through manufacturing facilities to inspect and review safety conditions.

Why Join Our Client's Team?

• Fast-growing company with consistent internal promotion opportunities.
• A stable organization with a long history of success.
• Opportunities for growth and advancement in a rapidly expanding environment.
• Team-oriented work culture with low employee turnover.
• Meaningful community outreach and involvement initiatives.

Benefits Include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Company-paid life insurance and short-term/long-term disability coverage.
• Paid time off (PTO) and sick time.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Holiday pay.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Growth and development opportunities.

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