Environmental Health & Safety Specialist

Attindas - US•Greenville, NC

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Attindas is offering exciting opportunities for The Environmental Health & Safety Specialist Role at our Greenville, NC manufacturing facility! Attindas Hygiene Partners designs, manufactures, and markets absorbent hygiene products. The company sells adult incontinence and infant diapers, among other products, into the healthcare, retail, and direct-to-consumer channels under brands including Attends, Indas, and Comfees as well as a wide range of private label brands for retailers. Position Summary The Safety Coordinator supports day-to-day administration and continuous improvement of the site’s Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) programs in a manufacturing environment. This role partners with employees, supervisors, and site leadership to maintain regulatory compliance, identify and correct workplace hazards, coordinate safety training, support incident follow-up, and promote a proactive safety culture Reporting Structure Reports to the EHS Manager. This role is based in a manufacturing environment and requires regular time on the production floor to observe work practices, support employees and supervisors, and follow up on safety action items

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in occupational safety, environmental health, industrial hygiene, engineering, or a related field preferred; equivalent manufacturing safety experience may be considered.
Minimum 2–4 years of experience in a safety, EHS, or manufacturing support role preferred.
Working knowledge of OSHA General Industry standards and common manufacturing safety programs.
OSHA 30-Hour General Industry certification preferred, or willingness to obtain.
Proficient with Microsoft Office tools and able to maintain accurate safety records, reports, and training documentation.
Excellent written and oral communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly to diverse audiences.
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work well with employees, supervisors, contractors, and cross-functional teams.
Ability to prioritize work, follow up on action items, and support multiple EHS activities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Nice To Haves

OSHA 30-Hour General Industry certification
First Aid/CPR/AED certification
HAZWOPER awareness or operations-level training where applicable
Associate Safety Professional, Graduate Safety Practitioner, or Certified Safety Professional credentials

Responsibilities

Assist with the development, implementation, and maintenance of EHS policies, procedures, and site safety programs
Support ongoing safety initiatives, including employee engagement activities, safety observations, and continuous improvement efforts.
Conduct regular EHS inspections, audits, risk assessments, and job hazard analyses (JHAs) to identify hazards, recommend controls, and follow up on mitigation actions.
Compile, report, and analyze safety metrics; support EHS recordkeeping and administration.
Coordinate and support safety training programs, including new hire orientation, refresher training, toolbox talks, and required topic-specific training.
Promote compliance with safety policies and procedures while encouraging employee participation in hazard identification and risk reduction.
Assist in incident investigations, root cause analysis, and execution of corrective/preventive actions
Provide coaching and support to employees, supervisors, and safety champions on hazard recognition, safe work practices, and corrective action follow-up
Coordinate safety committee meetings and support follow-up activities related to committee action item.
Conduct routine inspections of safety and emergency equipment, including eyewash stations, showers, fire extinguishers, AEDs, and first aid supplies.
Support the EHS Manager with planning, execution, and monitoring of safety and environmental initiatives, key projects, and daily EHS operations.
Support Lockout/Tagout, Hazard Communication, chemical management, and other core EHS programs by assisting with inspections, documentation, training coordination, and follow-up actions
Assist with maintaining program documentation, including procedures, training records, inspection records, and corrective action tracking
Identify practical opportunities to reduce risk and help implement sustainable corrective and preventive actions
Partner with production supervisors and department leaders to resolve safety concerns and implement practical solutions that support daily operations