EHS Specialist
ROLE PURPOSE:
The Environmental, Health & Safety (EH&S) Specialist role is responsible for supporting and maintaining all environmental, health, and safety programs within an on-demand manufacturing environment. Working directly on the production floor alongside the Plant Manager, the specialist helps ensure compliance with OSHA and state regulations, reduce workplace hazards, and promote a proactive, safety-first culture. This position partners with operations, maintenance, engineering, and leadership to drive continuous improvement in workplace safety.
This role is onsite five days a week at our Grand Prairie, TX production facility and is not currently eligible for work sponsorship.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Train employees on machine safety, lockout/tagout (LOTO), PPE, hazard communication, and emergency response
Conduct regular production floor inspections, job safety analyses (JSAs), and risk assessments
Support compliance with OSHA and state regulatory requirements for manufacturing operations, including timely submission of required OSHA and other regulatory reports
Respond to workplace incidents and near misses on the manufacturing floor
Support incident investigations, including root cause analysis, corrective action tracking and documentation, operator training, and case close-out
Lead and document annual hearing and auditory testing
Drive daily PPE compliance across the floor
ADDITIONAL TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Maintain EH&S documentation, permits, logs, and records (OSHA 300/301, SDS, training records).
Support safety committees and encourage employee participation in safety initiatives
Promote safety awareness through toolbox talks, signage, and continuous communication
Collaborate with and support other sites across the company to ensure consistency across the organization
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
Associate or bachelor’s degree in environmental health & safety, Occupational Safety, Industrial Safety, Environmental Science, or related field — or equivalent manufacturing EH&S experience.
Working knowledge of OSHA regulations, machine guarding, LOTO, and hazard communication.
Strong documentation, organizational, and communication skills
Ability to work on the manufacturing floor and interact with employees at all levels
1–3 years of EH&S Specialist or safety specialist experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment is preferred
SPECIFIC SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
OSHA 30-Hour certification (or ability to obtain).
Experience with industrial ergonomics, machine guarding, and contractor safety.
Maintain Safety Data Sheets (SDS).
Coordinate inspections, audits, and regulatory visits as needed.