EHS Specialist
- Dayton, NJ, United States
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- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Environmental Compliance
- Monitor and ensure facility compliance with environmental regulations including EPA, RCRA, Clean Air Act, and applicable state/local requirements.
- Maintain required environmental permits, records, and reports; coordinate regulatory inspections and agency correspondence.
- Support waste management programs including hazardous and non-hazardous waste handling, storage, and disposal.
- Track environmental metrics and assist with reporting and continuous improvement initiatives.
Health & Safety
- Conduct regular workplace inspections, hazard assessments, and job safety analyses (JSAs) to identify and eliminate unsafe conditions.
- Manage LMS or deliver EHS training programs including OSHA-required topics, ergonomics, PPE, emergency response, and lockout/tagout (LOTO).
- Investigate workplace incidents, near-misses, and injuries; perform root cause analysis and implement corrective/preventive actions.
- Support the administration of ergonomic assessments and programs to reduce musculoskeletal risk, particularly in manufacturing and packaging environments.
- Manage and maintain safety equipment, first-aid stations, eyewash stations, fire suppression systems, and emergency response supplies.
- Serve as a resource and subject-matter expert for employees and management on EHS matters.
Security
- Support the implementation and administration of physical security programs including access control, visitor management, and CCTV monitoring.
- Coordinate with management on C-TPAT compliance, trailer inspection protocols, and chain-of-custody procedures for shipping and receiving.
- Assist with security risk assessments and incident investigations; escalate concerns to appropriate leadership.
- Maintain security-related policies, procedures, and documentation; ensure employee awareness and training.
Program Administration & Culture
- Assist in the maintenance of the company's written EHS programs, standard operating procedures, and emergency action plans.
- Participate in safety committee meetings; support employee engagement initiatives to promote a proactive safety culture.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, HR, maintenance, and facilities to integrate EHS considerations into day-to-day activities.
- Stay current on regulatory changes (OSHA, EPA, DOT, and applicable state agencies) and recommend updates to programs accordingly.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education
- Bachelor’s degree required from an accredited institution; preferred fields include Environmental Health & Safety, Occupational Health, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Science, or a related discipline.
Experience
- Minimum of 2 years of professional experience in an EHS, environmental compliance, or occupational safety role; experience in a manufacturing, warehouse, or industrial setting strongly preferred.
- Demonstrated knowledge of OSHA regulations (29 CFR 1910 General Industry), EPA standards, and applicable state/local requirements.
- Hands-on experience conducting workplace inspections, incident investigations, and EHS training delivery.
- Familiarity with physical security programs and/or C-TPAT supply chain security standards is a plus.
Certifications
- Associate Safety Professional (ASP) credential is a plus.
- OSHA 30-Hour General Industry certification is a plus.
- First Aid/CPR/AED certification required (or willingness to obtain upon hire).
More about this job
Skills
- Regulatory compliance
- Environmental legislation
- Inspection
- Waste management
- Characteristics of waste
- Reporting
- Process improvement
- LMS
- Ergonomics
- Emergency response
- Lockout/tagout
- Root cause analysis
- Packaging
- First Aid
- Shipping and receiving
- Leadership
- Documentation
- C
- Supply chain management
- Security regulations
- CPR