Environmental & Safety Specialist

BEVERLY KNITS INC•Gastonia, NC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Beverly Knits is seeking a motivated and hands-on Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Specialist to support safety and environmental programs across our manufacturing facilities. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with some workplace safety experience who wants to develop their skills and grow professionally in a manufacturing environment. The EHS Specialist will work closely with Human Resources, Operations, Maintenance, supervisors, and employees to promote a safe workplace, identify potential hazards, coordinate training, maintain safety records, and support compliance with applicable safety and environmental regulations. The ideal candidate is organized, proactive, comfortable working on the production floor, and willing to learn. This position requires regular visits to our plants and interaction with employees across multiple shifts.

Requirements

Associate or bachelor’s degree in occupational safety, Environmental Health, Human Resources, Industrial Safety, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience may be considered.
One to two years of experience in workplace safety, environmental compliance, manufacturing, or a related field preferred.
Knowledge of OSHA regulations and workplace safety practices.
Good communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with employees and supervisors.
Comfortable working on the manufacturing floor and interacting with employees across different shifts.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and willingness to complete additional training as needed.
Eager to learn, takes initiative, pays attention to detail, and enjoys working with people.
Comfortable working directly with employees and management in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, asking questions, identifying potential safety concerns, following up on outstanding issues, and working collaboratively with HR and Operations.

Responsibilities

Support the implementation and continuous improvement of company safety programs.
Help promote a safety-conscious culture across all manufacturing facilities.
Assist with monitoring compliance with applicable OSHA and other safety requirements.
Work with supervisors and department managers to identify hazards and recommend improvements.
Support the company Safety Committee and safety incentive program.
Conduct routine workplace safety inspections and document findings.
Track safety concerns and follow up with the appropriate departments on corrective actions.
Assist with equipment inspection records and coordination of outside safety vendors.
Monitor inspection schedules for fire extinguishers, eyewash stations, ladders, emergency exits, lighting, and chemical storage areas.
Coordinate safety training, maintain training records, and track required or overdue training.
Assist with new-hire safety orientation and refresher training.
Support forklift safety training coordination as needed.
Help maintain emergency action plans and coordinate evacuation drills.
Assist with communicating safety procedures and alerts to employees across all shifts.
Assist with documenting workplace injuries, illnesses, near misses, and other incidents.
Help maintain accurate safety records and investigation documentation.
Track follow-up actions and coordinate with HR, Operations, and Workers’ Compensation contacts.
Support OSHA recordkeeping and required reporting and documentation.
Maintain safety files, policies, procedures, and related documentation.
Assist with maintaining Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and chemical inventory documentation.
Help monitor chemical storage, waste management, and other environmental program requirements.
Maintain calendars and records for inspections, training, and regulatory deadlines.
Coordinate assigned safety-related vendor services and maintain current contact information.
Visit each plant regularly to monitor safety practices, identify concerns, and support continuous improvement.