EHS Specialist (3rd shift) - Starting Wage $34.00/hr

The Kraft Heinz Company • Beaver Dam, WI

1d • $34

About The Position

The EHS Specialist (Environmental Focus) supports the organization’s environmental compliance and sustainability efforts while also contributing to workplace safety and occupational health programs. This role partners with operations, facilities, and leadership to ensure compliance with applicable environmental regulations and internal EHS standards, reduce risk, and drive continuous improvement.

Requirements

• 2–5+ years of EHS experience with strong emphasis on environmental compliance (manufacturing, warehousing, lab, utilities, or similar environments preferred).
• Working knowledge of environmental regulatory programs relevant to the site (e.g., hazardous waste, stormwater, wastewater, SPCC, air permitting).
• Familiarity with core safety programs (incident investigation, inspections, training, PPE).
• Strong documentation, organizational, and communication skills; ability to influence and partner cross-functionally.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• CHMM, REM, or similar environmental credential; or ASP/CSP (safety).
• Experience with ISO 14001/45001 systems, audits, and corrective action management.
• Experience managing environmental vendors and waste disposal contractors.

Responsibilities

• Maintain compliance with applicable environmental regulations (e.g., air emissions, wastewater/stormwater, hazardous waste, spill prevention) and company requirements.
• Manage environmental permits and reporting (e.g., waste manifests, discharge monitoring, emissions inventories) and coordinate submissions with regulatory agencies as required.
• Oversee hazardous/non-hazardous waste management, including proper labeling, storage, accumulation area inspections, vendor coordination, and documentation.
• Lead spill prevention and response readiness (e.g., SPCC support where applicable), including drills, corrective actions, and root-cause investigations.
• Conduct environmental audits/inspections; track findings, assign corrective actions, and verify closure.
• Develop and deliver environmental training (waste handling, spill response, stormwater best practices, etc.).
• Support sustainability initiatives (waste reduction, recycling programs, resource efficiency projects) and track environmental metrics/KPIs.
• Support facility safety programs (hazard identification, job hazard analyses, PPE selection, LOTO support, machine guarding, contractor safety, and ergonomics as applicable).
• Participate in incident reporting and investigations; identify corrective and preventive actions and verify completion.
• Assist with safety training and communications (new hire orientation, toolbox talks, safe work practices).
• Support industrial hygiene/occupational health activities as needed (exposure assessments, hearing conservation, respiratory protection coordination, fit testing administration via qualified partners).
• Help maintain EHS documentation and readiness for internal/external audits (OSHA logs if applicable, training records, inspection checklists).

Benefits

• Coverage for employees (and their eligible dependents) through affordable access to healthcare, protection, and saving for the future, we offer plans tailored to meet you and your family’s needs. Coverage for benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.
• We offer events, resources, and learning opportunities that inspire a physical, social, emotional, and financial well-being lifestyle for our employees and their families.
• You’ll be able to participate in a variety of benefits and wellbeing programs that may vary by role, country, region, union status, and other employment status factors, for example: Physical - Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision, Screenings/Assessments Social - Paid Time Off, Company Holidays, Leave of Absence, Recognition, Training Emotional – Employee Assistance Program , Wellbeing Programs, Family Support Programs Financial – 401k, Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Disability

What This Job Offers

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