Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Specialist

The Environmental Health and Safety – (EHS Specialist) is responsible for ensuring compliance with environmental, health, and safety regulations, fostering a strong safety culture, and supporting risk mitigation efforts across the organization. This role requires hands-on coordination with management, employees, and regulatory agencies to implement effective policies, conduct audits, and provide training in workplace safety and environmental protection.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

Regulatory Compliance & Safety Standards

• Ensure adherence to federal, state, and local EHS regulations, including OSHA and environmental protection standards.
• Act as a liaison with regulatory agencies, supporting compliance reporting and inspections.

Policy & Program Development

• Develop and implement EHS policies and procedures, ensuring alignment with legal requirements and company goals.
• Maintain detailed records of safety incidents, compliance activities, and regulatory reporting documentation.

Audits, Inspections & Hazard Mitigation

• Conduct regular audits and inspections to proactively identify workplace hazards.
• Work closely with management to assess and mitigate risks that could affect employee safety and environmental standards.

Training & Employee Engagement

• Provide training programs on workplace safety, environmental protection, and safe operational practices.
• Foster a strong safety culture, ensuring employees understand and follow safety protocols.

Emergency Preparedness & Response

• Assist in the development and implementation of emergency response plans, ensuring readiness for incidents.

Support crisis management protocols related to workplace hazards, environmental risks, and accident investigations.

 

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health, Occupational Safety, or a related field.
• 2–3 years of experience in workplace safety, compliance, or environmental health.
• Experience in industrial maintenance and working with field associates preferred.

 

Knowledge, skills, and/or Abilities required include:

• Strong knowledge of EHS compliance, regulatory frameworks, and risk management.
• Ability to conduct audits, inspections, and investigations to ensure workplace safety and adherence to environmental standards.
• Ability to he hands-on and onsite – Monday – Friday in the office, and ability to travel up to 15% within state on regular basis
• Effective communication skills to train employees, report compliance findings, and liaise with regulatory agencies.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Experience with VelocityEHS, ISNetworld, and Avetta preferred.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to analyze hazards and develop mitigation strategies

Working Environment and Physical Demands:

• Ability to lift and move packages up to 50 lbs. regularly.
• Prolonged standing, walking, bending, and lifting required throughout the workday.
• Comfortable operating forklifts and other warehouse equipment in a dynamic environment.
• Work may involve exposure to variable warehouse temperatures and physical demands associated with inventory movement.