Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Specialist
Pretium Packaging•Aurora, IL
•$75,000 - $90,000•Onsite
About The Position
Pretium Packaging is seeking a hands-on Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Specialist to support safety, compliance, and environmental programs within a dynamic manufacturing environment. In this role, you will be a partner with operations, maintenance, engineering, and leadership teams to ensure safe work practices, reduce risk, and strengthen safety culture across the facility. This is a position where you can lead safety initiatives, influence culture, and make a real impact.
Requirements
- 2+ years of EHS experience in manufacturing
- Experience in plastics, injection molding, blow molding, or industrial manufacturing is strongly preferred
- Strong knowledge of OSHA and environmental compliance
- Experience investigating incidents and performing root cause analysis
- Ability to influence employees and leadership to drive safe work practices
- Strong documentation and organizational skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or related field preferred
- OSHA 30 Certification preferred
- CHST, ASP, or other professional safety certification
- First Aid / CPR / AED
- Bilingual candidates; the ability to read, write, and speak Spanish fluently is preferred
Responsibilities
- Support and maintain the Pretium Packaging EHS program in compliance with OSHA and environmental regulations
- Conduct safety audits, inspections, and risk assessments across manufacturing operations
- Investigate incidents, injuries, and near misses to determine root cause and implement corrective actions
- Maintain OSHA logs, safety documentation, and compliance records
- Report current/potential issues to the plant leadership and provide potential solutions
- Support environmental programs including waste management, emissions, stormwater, and chemical handling
- Monitor hazardous and non-hazardous waste handling and storage
- Assist with environmental inspections and regulatory reporting
- Deliver safety training including: Lockout/Tagout, PPE and hazard communication, Machine guarding, Ergonomics and emergency response
- Engage employees in safety initiatives, committees, and continuous improvement efforts
- Partner with operations to identify hazards associated with: Plastics processing equipment, Robotics and automation, Compressed air systems, Material handling and resins
- Support implementation of engineering and administrative safety controls
- Track safety metrics and support improvement initiatives
- Assist with emergency response planning including: Fire safety, Evacuation procedures, Spill response, Medical emergency coordination
- Support drills and emergency response teams
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
