Business Title: EHS Specialist (Entry Level)
Reports to: EHS Specialist
Leadership Scope: Individual Leader
Company Info: With a heritage of nearly 120 years, we aren’t just a company; we are a brand of trust. But more than anything, we are a collection of individuals who, together, give Grote Industries a decisive competitive advantage. At Grote, our shared vision is clear – to meet the needs of the customers we serve. We accomplish that mission every day by following a set of core values that makes us who we are.
Innovation has been the hallmark of Grote Industries from the start. From durable, easy to see stop lights to the latest in LED lighting technology, Grote has been leading the way in advanced vehicle system solutions from early in the last century right up to today. With these innovations, Grote has helped millions of people throughout North America and the world benefit from the innovation and design excellence of Grote products.
Position Summary: EHS Specialist (Entry Level) is responsible for supporting the organization’s environmental, health, and safety (EHS) programs by helping ensure compliance with company policies, regulatory requirements, and environmental standards. This role requires a strong floor presence and the ability to proactively identify hazards, drive corrective actions, and support the development of a proactive safety culture across the facility.
Position Duties: - Conduct safety and environmental audits, identify hazards, ensure compliance, and drive corrective and preventive actions.
- Maintain a strong presence on the production floor to identify hazards, reinforce safe work practices, and address safety violations.
- Promote a proactive safety culture by engaging employees, coaching safe behaviors, and escalating concerns when necessary.
- Assist with incident investigations including information gathering, documentation, root cause analysis, and corrective action implementation.
- Oversee hazardous waste storage compliance including labeling, inspections, documentation, and regulatory shipments.
- Support environmental compliance initiatives and maintain programs related to ISO 14001 environmental management systems.
- Maintain organized, accurate, and audit-ready documentation for safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
- Conduct safety training and collaborate with supervisors, managers, and employees to improve environmental, health, and safety performance.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives related to environmental, health, and safety programs. Conduct and support multiple safety-related trainings for employees, reinforcing policies, procedures, and safe work practices.
- Work collaboratively with supervisors, managers, and employees to improve safety performance and environmental compliance across the facility.
-Support continuous improvement initiatives related to environmental, health, and safety programs.
Position Requirements:
Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent; additional education or coursework in environmental health and safety, occupational safety, or a related field is preferred. The role requires the ability to walk and remain on feet for extended periods and move throughout production and operational areas to conduct audits, inspections, and safety observations. A willingness to attend training and obtain and maintain safety-related certifications and licenses is required. Current certifications such as OSHA 30 – General Industry, First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor, ISO 14001 Internal Auditor, and HAZWOPER are considered a plus, along with any additional certifications required for the position.