Job Description
Job Overview:
EHS Specialist
Location: Genesee County, MI
Pay Rate: $33–$36 per hour, based on experience
Employment Type: Full-Time
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced EHS Specialist to support environmental, health, and safety programs within a manufacturing facility specializing in custom automation systems, conveyor assembly, and precision machining. This role will focus on maintaining regulatory compliance, promoting a strong safety culture, reducing workplace hazards, and ensuring employees follow established safety procedures.
The ideal candidate is hands-on, detail-oriented, and comfortable working directly with production employees, supervisors, and management in both an assembly shop and machine shop environment.
Key Responsibilities
Develop, implement, and maintain environmental, health, and safety policies and procedures in accordance with OSHA and applicable environmental regulations.
Conduct routine facility inspections, safety audits, and job hazard assessments to identify and correct workplace hazards.
Ensure proper machine guarding, lockout/tagout (LOTO), personal protective equipment (PPE), and safe operating procedures are in place.
Investigate workplace injuries, near misses, and safety incidents; identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
Conduct employee safety training, new-hire orientations, and ongoing compliance education.
Maintain safety records, incident reports, training documentation, and regulatory compliance records.
Oversee hazard communication programs, including Safety Data Sheets (SDS), chemical labeling, and employee awareness.
Evaluate ergonomic risks, material-handling practices, and workstation safety throughout assembly and machining operations.
Support the development of emergency response procedures, evacuation plans, and other workplace safety initiatives.
Monitor environmental compliance, including waste handling, chemical storage, spill prevention, and applicable disposal requirements.
Work closely with department supervisors and employees to address safety concerns and encourage continuous improvement.
Track safety performance metrics, identify trends, and recommend initiatives to reduce workplace incidents.
Assist with regulatory inspections and coordinate corrective actions to maintain compliance.
Qualifications
Previous experience in Environmental Health & Safety within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
Working knowledge of OSHA regulations, machine guarding, lockout/tagout, PPE, and hazard communication.
Experience conducting safety inspections, risk assessments, incident investigations, and employee training.
Familiarity with environmental compliance, waste management, and chemical-handling requirements.
Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work directly with production employees and management to implement practical safety improvements.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and maintaining accurate safety documentation.
Associate or bachelor's degree in occupational safety, environmental health, or a related field preferred; equivalent practical experience will be considered.
OSHA 30-hour training, OSHA certifications, or other relevant safety credentials preferred.
Compensation & Work Environment
Competitive pay of $30–$38 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications.
Hands-on role supporting both machine shop and industrial assembly operations.
Opportunity to influence safety culture and improve processes throughout the facility.
Collaborative work environment with direct interaction across production and management teams.
