Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Specialist

Keurig Dr Pepper • Knoxville, TN

3d • $60,000 - $75,000 • Onsite

About The Position

This role is aligned to the Coffee Operating Unit and provides technical safety, health, and environmental support across the facility. This role partners with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, HR, IT, Finance, Facilities, and Manufacturing teams to drive a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, DOT, and company standards. The EHS Specialist will support the implementation of safety policies, procedures, training programs, audits, and continuous improvement initiatives while promoting employee engagement and accountability in workplace safety.

Requirements

• Experience in safety, health, and environmental program implementation, preferably within a manufacturing environment
• Working knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and DOT regulations
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Engineering, Physical Science, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience considered
• Experience developing and maintaining compliance programs preferred
• Strong training and presentation skills with the ability to develop clear technical documentation and lesson plans
• Experience with ergonomic solutions in manufacturing environments preferred

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain safety, health, and environmental programs and policies to ensure OSHA and EPA compliance
• Identify workplace hazards and recommend corrective actions and control measures
• Assist with accident investigations, safety inspections, and compliance audits while driving timely corrective actions
• Promote employee involvement in safety initiatives and at-risk behavior prevention
• Conduct regular facility inspections and environmental audits
• Deliver instructor-led safety and environmental training programs
• Develop site-specific safety training materials, lesson plans, and documentation
• Monitor and communicate safety performance metrics, trends, and compliance data
• Maintain organized and accurate safety and environmental records
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to safety, ergonomics, and environmental compliance
• Ensure compliance with food safety, quality, and regulatory standards
• Partner cross-functionally to support plant-wide EHS initiatives
• Follow all Keurig Dr Pepper policies and procedures
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Disability Coverage
• Paid Time Off (including vacation and sick leave)
• 401(k) with company match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Mileage Reimbursement

What This Job Offers

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