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Job Title: Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Specialist Job Description

The Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Specialist oversees and coordinates safety and environmental programs to ensure a safe, healthy, and accident-free work environment. This role develops, implements, and monitors accident prevention initiatives, supports environmental compliance, and serves as a key resource for regulatory adherence related to OSHA, DOT hazardous materials, and wastewater management.

• Develop, implement, and monitor safety programs that reduce the frequency of accidents and injuries across the organization.
• Plan, implement, communicate, and monitor safety policies and procedures in compliance with local, state, and federal OSHA regulations, as well as DOT hazardous materials transportation requirements.
• Ensure compliance with DOT regulations for the safe handling, packaging, labeling, and transportation of hazardous materials, including proper use of UN identification numbers and accurate shipping documentation.
• Manage and maintain Safety Data Sheets (SDSs) in accordance with OSHA Hazard Communication (HazCom) standards, ensuring accessibility and employee understanding of chemical hazards.
• Support wastewater management and environmental compliance programs, including proper handling, storage, coordination of treatment, and disposal of wastewater and related materials.
• Audit safety and environmental program elements for effectiveness, schedule and perform safety inspections, identify issues, and develop corrective action plans in collaboration with the Director of EHS.
• Supervise, control, and monitor fire prevention and firefighting activities to reduce fire risk and ensure appropriate emergency response.
• Investigate all accidents, injuries, and hazardous material incidents, conduct root cause analysis, and recommend or coordinate corrective actions.
• Lead safety training programs that instruct employees in general safe work practices, chemical safety, hazardous materials handling, SDS usage, and DOT requirements.
• Maintain thorough knowledge of federal and state OSHA regulations, DOT HazMat regulations (49 CFR), and relevant environmental regulations, including those related to wastewater compliance.
• Identify potential safety and environmental hazards at all facilities, including chemical and waste handling risks, and report hazards and recommendations for elimination or reduction to management.
• Assist the Director of EHS in coordinating the design and construction of new equipment, facilities, and work methods to ensure compliance with safety, hazardous material, and environmental regulations.
• Ensure proper labeling, storage, segregation, and documentation of hazardous materials, including assignment and verification of UN numbers and hazard classes.
• Train employees and supervisors to report any injury, spill, or hazardous material exposure that occurs on the job immediately and accurately.
• Prepare and maintain required safety, environmental, and regulatory reports, including those related to hazardous materials and wastewater compliance.
• Oversee products, chemicals, and regulatory compliance programs with a strong focus on environmental compliance, chemical management, and fluid safety.
• Build effective working relationships across the facility and remain approachable while promoting a strong safety culture.
• Balance time between the manufacturing floor and desk-based documentation work, typically spending approximately half of the time in each setting.

• Approximately 3 or more years of related experience in safety, environmental compliance, or a closely related field.
• Bachelors degree (B.A./B.S.) preferred in a relevant discipline such as safety, environmental science, engineering, or a related field.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and compliance standards.
• Working knowledge of DOT hazardous materials transportation regulations (49 CFR), including classification, packaging, labeling, and placarding requirements.
• Experience managing Safety Data Sheets (SDSs) and implementing Hazard Communication (HazCom) programs.
• Familiarity with wastewater management practices and environmental compliance requirements, including EPA and local/state regulations.
• Ability to understand, interpret, and enforce safety, hazardous materials, and environmental requirements and cautions.
• Experience with fluid chemistry and chemical safety, particularly in environments with chemical handling and processing.
• Ability to lead and deliver effective safety training programs to employees at all levels.
• Strong analytical skills to conduct root cause analysis and develop corrective actions for incidents and near misses.
• Effective communication skills to explain safety policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements clearly.
• Ability to work collaboratively with leadership and cross-functional teams to improve safety and environmental performance.

• Experience with hazardous waste handling, storage, and disposal in compliance with applicable regulations.
• Professional certifications such as GSP (Graduate Safety Practitioner) or CSP (Certified Safety Professional) are preferred.
• DOT HazMat Certification is highly desirable.
• First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor credentials are a plus.
• Bilingual skills are beneficial for delivering training and communicating safety information to a diverse workforce.
• Experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment with significant chemical and equipment exposure.
• Demonstrated ability to build rapport and influence others to adopt safe work practices.
• Strong organizational skills to manage documentation, reporting, and multiple compliance programs simultaneously.

The role is based in a modern manufacturing environment with a heavy focus on environmental compliance, chemical management, and fluid safety. The EHS Specialist spends approximately half of their time on the manufacturing floor, actively observing operations, conducting inspections, and engaging with employees, and the other half performing desk-based work such as documentation, reporting, and program development. The facility features extensive automated equipment and evolving processes, providing opportunities to shape safety and environmental practices in a dynamic setting. The organization emphasizes a collaborative culture where safety is a shared responsibility, and the EHS Specialist plays a key role in supporting continuous improvement and regulatory compliance.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Mentor, OH.

The pay range for this position is $48.00 - $58.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Mentor, OH.

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 26, 2026.

This is a fully onsite position in Mentor,OH.

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