EH&S Specialist

Merck & Co.; Town of Brookhaven (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Comprehensive health benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Amneal is seeking an EH&S Specialist to support safety and environmental compliance by implementing EHS programs, conducting inspections, and coordinating training across sites in the Brookhaven area.

The role collaborates with site leadership and the corporate EHS team to maintain records, assist with incident investigations, and help prepare for audits and regulatory reporting.

Qualifications

• Requires knowledge of OSHA/KOSH General Industry standards
• Experience with regulatory reporting and audits is a plus
• Ability to maintain organized EHS records and documentation

Responsibilities

• Support EHS program implementation at site level
• Coordinate safety training and toolbox talks
• Lead or assist with incident investigations and corrective actions
• Document findings and support regulatory reporting
• Maintain audit-ready EHS records and SDS management
• Assist with inspections, audits, and KPI tracking

Skills

Safety program execution

Inspections & audits

Incident investigations

Training delivery

Recordkeeping & reporting

Education

Associate Degree in Safety, Environmental, or related field

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Intelex

Cority

MS Office

Job description

Description: The EH&S Specialist supports safety and environmental compliance by implementing EHS programs and ensuring adherence to federal, state, and local regulations. The role collaborates with site leadership and the corporate EHS team to conduct inspections, identify hazards, support incident investigations, coordinate training, and maintain accurate safety and environmental records. Additionally, the specialist assists with regulatory reporting and helps prepare sites for audits and inspections.

Essential Functions:

• Support the implementation and maintenance of EHS programs and site-level procedures to promote a safe work environment, including identifying training needs and coordinating general industry safety training. Assist EHS leadership with safety initiatives, projects, and continuous improvement efforts. Assist the Supervisor, EHS with compliance projects and continuous improvement initiatives, including training related to machine safety, hazard communication, emergency response, forklift safety, and other regulatory requirements.
• Support the development and maintenance of emergency response and contingency plans, including fire prevention and spill response procedures. Assist with workplace incident, near-miss, and injury investigations, including documentation of findings and contributing factors, and support communication of corrective actions under the direction of EHS leadership.
• Conduct and coordinate routine safety and environmental inspections using established checklists and procedures. Document inspection results and support sites in developing, tracking, and closing corrective action plans. Conduct and coordinate EHS inspections and audits, develop and track corrective action plans, inspect fire extinguishers and AEDs, maintain first aid supplies, perform hazardous waste area inspections, and support departmental compliance audits.
• Support EHS reporting processes by assisting with timely collection, documentation, and tracking of EHS incidents, inspection findings, corrective actions, and performance metrics. Assist in preparing information used for internal, corporate, and regulatory reporting and support continuous improvement efforts
• Maintain accurate, organized, and audit-ready EHS records in compliance with regulatory and company requirements, including training, inspections, incidents, and Safety Data Sheets (SDS), while supporting proper record retention practices.
• Coordinate with site operations, supervisors, and the EHS team to support day-to-day safety compliance activities across the supported locations. Maintain EHS records and filing systems, including training, inspection, and regulatory compliance records; organize regulatory documentation, update PPE signage, support compliance reporting activities, and ensure EHS records and documents are accurate, current, and audit ready.

Education:

• Associate Degree Occupational Safety & Health, Environmental Science, Industrial Technology, Applied Science, or related field. - Required
• Bachelors Degree (BA/BS) Occupational Safety & Health, Environmental Science, Industrial Technology, Applied Science, or related field. - Preferred

Experience:

• 1 year or more in Professional experience supporting Environmental Health & Safety programs in a warehouse, distribution, manufacturing, or general industry environment. Experience supporting Environmental Health & Safety programs within warehouse, distribution, manufacturing, or general industry operations
• Experience in sterile or aseptic manufacturing preferred

Specialized Knowledge:

• Understanding of OSHA/Kentucky Occupational Safety and Health (KOSH) General Industry standards
• General knowledge of warehouse safety principles including, Powered industrial truck (forklift) safety, Material handling and storage & Hazard communication and SDS management
• Familiarity with environmental compliance concepts such as Hazardous waste and universal waste management.
• Ability to learn and apply federal, state, and local EHS regulations with guidance.
• Ability to conduct workplace safety and environmental inspections using checklists or established procedures
• Ability to accurately document findings, incidents, and corrective actions
• Strong attention to detail when maintaining EHS records, training documentation, and compliance logs
• Ability to support internal reporting and data tracking for EHS metrics
• Ability to interact professionally with employees, supervisors, and management at all levels
• Comfortable delivering or supporting safety training and toolbox talks
• Demonstrated organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities across multiple locations
• Ability to collect, organize, and validate data used for safety and environmental reporting, such as Injury and Illness documentation and ability to support regulatory reporting activities.
• Understanding of internal and external reporting timelines and the importance of accurate, timely submissions
• Ability to maintain organized, audit-ready records to support regulatory inspections and corporate reporting
• Familiarity with OSHA recordkeeping (29 CFR 1904), experience with EHS management systems such as Intelex or Cority, or knowledge of EPA regulations applicable to warehousing/distribution.

Additional Requirement:

OSHA-compliant Respirator Fit Test.

The base salary for this position ranges from $85,000 to $95,000 per year. Amneal ranges reflect the Company's good faith estimate of base salary that Amneal reasonably believes that it will pay for said position at the time of the posting. Individual compensation will ultimately be determined based on a variety of relevant factors, including but not limited to, qualifications, geographic location and other relevant skills. At the heart of our Total Rewards commitment is a comprehensive, flexible and competitive benefits program for eligible positions that enables you to choose the plans and coverage that meet your personal needs. This includes above-market, diverse and robust health and insurance benefits to meet the varied needs of our employees as well as a significant 401(k) matching contribution to help our employees save for retirement. We also promote employee well-being with programs that helps you enjoy your career alongside life's many other commitments and opportunities.

Amneal is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process or to participate in any part of the hiring process, please contact us at [e-mail] . Requests will be handled confidentially and in accordance with applicable laws.