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| Location | Waxahachie, TX |
Job details
Posted 01 October 2026
Salary USD Negotiable
Start date 30 November 2026
Salary Range USD
62000
- 95000
per Year
Location Waxahachie
Job type Permanent
Discipline Engineering and Project Management , Industrial Manufacturing
Reference 170439
Job Function Health & Safety Specialist
Title:
EHS Specialist
Location:
Waxahachie, TX
Industry:
Foam cup manufacturing
Type of Employment
: Direct hire/Full time
Summary
Coordinates, maintains, trains and provides oversight of environmental, health and safety (EHS) programs at a plant
Responsibilities:
+ Follow and commit to meet Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) for safety, quality, production, efficiency, and service requirements
+ Follow practices and processes intended to provide safe products that comply with appropriate laws and regulations, meet the company quality standards
+ Follow and commit to safety and GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices)
+ Assist EHS Manager in administering EHS programs
+ Assist in developing training and ergonomic programs
+ Deliver EHS training and new hire orientations for one or more of the following: lock out / tag out (LOTO), fire prevention, hazard communications, confined space entry, hearing conservation, EHS policies and procedures, or other training programs
+ Assist in safety incident investigations, including root cause analysis and corrective action
+ Conduct inspections and audits, identify opportunities to improve, and make recommendations to improve or eliminate unsafe conditions or practices
+ Track and maintain appropriate documentation, and complete reports
+ Collaborate with local Human Resources Manager in the administration of Worker’s Compensation and Early Return to Work Program
+ Coordinate all hazardous and non-hazardous waste storage, handling, and disposal
+ Ensure procurement of proper EHS supplies including PPE
+ May communicate directly with regulatory agencies
Qualifications
+ Demonstration of minimum proficiency with the English language in order to ensure effective new hire training and on-going communications about safety and quality issues
+ BS degree in Environmental, Occupational Health and Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering or other science field, OR
+ Associate degree in Environmental, Occupational Health and Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering or other science field with two years of related experience, OR
+ High School diploma or equivalent with four (4) years of related experience
+ Ability to utilize and train employees on technology, processes and procedures
+ Excellent verbal and written skills necessary in order to communicate intricate job-related processes
+ Strong written communication skills demonstrating the ability to prepare outlines, reports, letters, and any other supplemental materials in a clear and concise manner
+ Experience using Microsoft Office, including the ability to modify basic reports, documents and spreadsheets in MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint and SharePoint
+ Ability to observe, follow, understand, and evaluate processes demonstrated and other workplace procedures
+ Demonstration of minimum proficiency with the English language in order to ensure effective new hire training and on-going communications about safety and quality issues
+ Strong attention to detail and accuracy
+ Organizational skills including the ability to prioritize workload to meet deadlines
+ Ability to effectively manage and execute multiple tasks, projects and priorities
+ Prior experience in handling compliance issues, OSHA/EPA programs, regulatory reviews, permit preparation, reporting and record keeping preferred
+ Experience in evaluating/interpreting OSHA, EPA and DOT regulations and NFPA, ANSI, ASTM, ASME, BOMA and BOCA standards preferred
+ Experience with Federal, State and local Worker’s Compensation law and prior experience establishing proactive Ergonomics Program preferred
+ Experience in a manufacturing environment, preferred
+ Paper converting, chemical/plastics processing and packaging industrial experience, preferred
+ Professional Engineer (PE), Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM), Certified Safety Professional (ASP/CSP) or Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) certification, preferred
We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; age; sex; sexual orientation; gender identity; religion; national origin; disability; veteran status; genetic information; or any other criteria protected by governing law.