EHS Specialist

Astro Shapes LLC • Struthers, OH

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The EHS Specialist provides day-to-day, hands-on environmental, health, and safety support at the plant level. This role is the front line of Astro Shapes' EHS program — conducting inspections, responding to incidents, supporting training, and maintaining compliance recordkeeping. Specialists report into one of two EHS Managers as part of a newly built management structure, with the goal of giving each specialist real coaching, coverage support, and a growth path that did not exist under the department's prior flat structure.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, or a related field preferred; equivalent hands-on EHS experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.
• 1–3+ years of EHS experience in a manufacturing, industrial, or plant environment (entry-level candidates with strong safety coursework or internship experience may be considered).
• Working familiarity with OSHA recordkeeping and general industry safety standards.

Nice To Haves

• OSHA 10/30 certification a plus.
• Strong attention to detail for inspections, documentation, and recordkeeping accuracy.
• Clear, approachable communicator able to work directly with hourly plant employees and supervisors.
• Ability to prioritize and respond calmly when supporting an active incident.
• Willingness to learn and grow into broader EHS responsibility as the department builds out its management layer.
• Comfortable working both independently on the plant floor and as part of a coordinated team under a Manager.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine safety and environmental inspections of assigned plant areas, identifying hazards and tracking corrective actions to closure.
• Respond to incidents and near-misses, including initial investigation, documentation, and reporting to the assigned Manager.
• Deliver or support required safety training for plant employees and maintain accurate training records.
• Maintain EHS compliance documentation, including inspection logs, incident reports, and recordkeeping required under OSHA and applicable environmental regulations.
• Support emergency preparedness activities, including drills and response plans for assigned locations.
• Partner with plant supervisors and hourly employees to promote day-to-day safe work practices.
• Escalate complex, high-risk, or recurring issues to the assigned Manager, and support root-cause analysis on trending problems.
• Provide coverage support for other plant locations or shifts as needed, particularly during team absences.
• Assist with audits led by the Sr. EHS Manager, EHS Manager, or Environmental/Compliance Manager.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level