Bilingual EHS Compliance & Training Specialist (English/Spanish)

Weller Metalworks USA; Libertyville (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k)

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Weller Metalworks USA in Libertyville, IL seeks a Bilingual EHS Compliance & Training Specialist to build safety programs in manufacturing.

Lead bilingual orientation, perform safety inspections and audits, investigate incidents, maintain OSHA logs, and coordinate emergency procedures across the plant. Requires 3+ years in EHS, strong OSHA knowledge, and excellent communication and leadership for improvements.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of EHS experience in manufacturing.
• Fluency in English and Spanish, written and spoken.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Build, implement, and sustain EHS programs in a manufacturing setting.
• Conduct routine safety inspections and facility audits.
• Investigate incidents, near misses, and injuries; prepare reports.
• Maintain OSHA logs, safety records, and training documentation.
• Coordinate workers’ compensation and return-to-work processes.
• Deliver bilingual orientation and safety trainings.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

EHS experience (manufacturing)

OSHA knowledge

Safety investigations

Communication

Leadership

Independent work

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor’s in occupational safety, environmental science, industrial hygiene, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Bilingual EHS Compliance & Training SpecialistCompany: Weller MetalworksLocation: Libertyville, ILType: Full-time, on-siteCompensation: Salary: $60,000–$65,000 annually, depending on experienceYour day at WellerYou start with a floor walk, greeting teammates in English and Spanish, noting PPE use and checking for hazards. Mid-morning you lead a new-hire orientation—in Spanish for a small group—covering emergency procedures, safe machine operation, and chemical handling. After lunch, you close out a recent near-miss investigation, finalize corrective actions, and update OSHA logs and training records. You wrap up with a facility audit, a quick toolbox talk with supervisors, and a review of Safety Data Sheets to ensure everything’s current.What you’ll ownBuild, implement, and sustain Environmental Health & Safety programs tailored to a manufacturing environment.Conduct routine safety inspections and facility audits; identify hazards and drive corrective/preventive actions.Support compliance with OSHA, EPA, and all applicable federal, state, and local regulations.Investigate incidents, near misses, and injuries; produce reports and corrective action plans.Maintain OSHA logs, safety records, training documentation, and compliance files.Coordinate workers’ compensation claims and return-to-work documentation.Deliver new-hire orientation, ongoing trainings, safety meetings, and toolbox talks in both English and Spanish.Partner with supervisors to reinforce safe work practices and monitor proper PPE use.Coordinate emergency response procedures, fire drills, and evacuation plans.Assist with environmental compliance, waste management, chemical inventory, and SDS management.Recommend improvements that reduce workplace injuries and environmental risks.What you bringFluency in English and Spanish, spoken and written.3+ years of EHS experience in a manufacturing setting.Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and hands-on experience conducting safety investigations.Excellent communication and leadership skills.Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office.Bonus pointsOSHA 30 training.Bachelor’s in occupational safety, environmental science, industrial hygiene, or related field.Experience with ISO 45001 and/or ISO 14001.First Aid/CPR certification.Experience with workers’ compensation and return-to-work programs.Forklift trainer certification.Work environment & physical demandsFrequent walking on the manufacturing floor, periods of standing, and occasional lifting up to 30 lbs. Required PPE includes safety glasses, hearing protection, steel-toe footwear, and other protective equipment as needed.BenefitsMedical, dental, vision, and life insurance; 401(k); paid holidays; paid time off; and tuition reimbursement.Why WellerSafety is one of our core values. In this hands-on role, you’ll build positive relationships with employees and drive continuous improvements across our operations.Tools & technologiesMicrosoft OfficeCore proficienciesEmployee safety trainingEnvironmental health and safetyManufacturing safetyOSHA complianceEnglish/Spanish bilingual communication