Environmental Health & Safety Specialist

Progressive Staffing LLC•North Tonawanda, NY

7d•$75,000 - $95,000•Onsite

About The Position

Our client, a global manufacturing organization with its US headquarters in WNY, is looking to hire an EHS Specialist to join their growing team. This is a permanent, full-time, direct hire position with 100% in-office work.

Requirements

2+ years’ in an industrial or manufacturing environment
Bachelor’s degree in EHS or equivalent experience in a related field
Must be able to stand/walk/climb stairs, occasionally lift materials, wear required PPE, and work in an environment with noise and moving equipment
Strong organization skills and time management skills
Strong attention to detail
Self-motivated
Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States; Visa sponsorship is not available

Responsibilities

Perform daily responsibilities that create a proactive safety culture across multiple locations
Conduct regular safety audits, inspections, and workplace observations throughout all production, warehouse, and office locations
Identify potential hazards and collaborate with various team members to implement effective corrective measures
Promote and monitor compliance with PPE requirements and established safe work practices
Perform job hazard analyses, ergonomic assessments, and machine safety evaluations
Track safety issues as they are being corrected to ensure timely response and closure
Participate in investigations of incidents, near misses, and environmental events to determine the root cause, support corrective action implementation, and drive continuous safety improvement
Ensure accurate/up to date OSHA records and incident reports are maintained and maintain compliance
Present incident results and information to other internal departments to act as learning opportunities
Provide EHS training for new hires, existing employees, and contractors as necessary
Promote employee participation in safety programs, encouraging safe behavior, and provide coaching and training through presence on the production floor
Participate in audits and inspections by providing EHS documentation
Manage various environmental programs—chemical handling, spill prevention, and waste management—to ensure strict adherence to OSHA/EPA/DOT and company regulations
Collaborate with Maintenance, Engineering, & Production to ensure safe operations occur at all times
Participate in safety upgrades, equipment installations, facility upgrades, and implementing new safety protocols
Work well both independently and in a team environment
Other duties as assigned/as necessary