Environmental, Health & Safety Specialist

Role Overview:

The Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Specialist is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining environmental, health, and safety programs across two manufacturing and warehouse facilities. This role ensures compliance with OSHA, EPA, and other regulatory requirements while promoting a proactive safety culture throughout the organization.

This is a highly hands-on position requiring experience in manufacturing or warehouse environments, with a strong focus on OSHA compliance, employee training, incident investigations, hazard identification, and environmental health and safety programs. The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, and passionate about driving workplace safety and regulatory compliance.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Health & Safety, Industrial Hygiene, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum 2+ years of EHS experience within a manufacturing or warehouse environment.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations, including OSHA 300 Logs, incident investigations, and regulatory reporting.
• Understanding of EPA, RCRA, environmental regulations, and hazardous materialmanagement.
• Experience conducting safety training, new hire orientations, and regulatory compliance programs.
• Experience leading incident investigations, root cause analysis, and implementing corrective actions.
• Knowledge of Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), Hazard Communication, PPE, machine guarding, and workplace safety programs.
• Experience maintaining Safety Data Sheets (SDS), compliance documentation, and audit records.
• Strong communication, presentation, and employee training skills.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
• Professional certifications such as OSHA 30, CSP, or CHMM are preferred.

Personal Attributes / Skills:

• Strong commitment to workplace safety and regulatory compliance.
• Excellent leadership, coaching, and employee engagement skills.
• High attention to detail and documentation accuracy.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with cross-functional teams.
• Proactive mindset focused on continuous improvement.

Physical Requirements:

• Frequent walking throughout manufacturing and warehouse facilities.
• Ability to conduct inspections in active production environments.
• Occasional lifting of safety equipment or training materials as required.
• Comfortable working around manufacturing equipment and warehouse operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain EHS Compliance: Develop, implement, and maintain environmental, health, and safety programs in compliance with OSHA, EPA, and regulatory requirements.
• Deliver Safety Training: Conduct new hire orientations, refresher training, and hands-on instruction for LOTO, Hazard Communication, PPE, emergency response, and other safety programs.
• Lead Incident Investigations: Investigate accidents, injuries, and near misses while performing root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions.
• Manage Regulatory Documentation: Maintain OSHA logs, Safety Data Sheets (SDS), environmental records, and other compliance documentation.
• Conduct Safety Audits: Perform routine inspections of manufacturing and warehouse operations to identify hazards, verify compliance, and recommend improvements.
• Monitor Environmental Compliance: Oversee hazardous material handling, waste management, and environmental compliance activities.
• Coordinate Emergency Preparedness: Organize fire drills, emergency evacuations, and emergency response procedures.
• Support Safety Programs: Promote behavior-based safety initiatives and partner with leadership to strengthen the company's safety culture.
• Manage Safety Vendors: Coordinate vendors supporting PPE, first aid, hazardous waste disposal, and other safety-related services.
• Support Regulatory Inspections: Serve as the primary contact during regulatory inspections and maintain audit-ready conditions.
• Perform Safety Inspections: Complete monthly inspections of fire extinguishers, cranes, hoists, and other required safety equipment.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

GRIT Staffing & HR Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact us at eoc@gritstaffinghr.com so we can assist you.