EHS Lead

Novolex; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 74,390,000 - 88,580,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

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Well-being resources

Job summary

Novolex is seeking an EHS Lead in Raleigh to drive environmental health and safety programs. The role focuses on policy development, training, incident investigations, and regulatory compliance across NC, with lead responsibilities for the site safety teams.

The position offers a Monday–Friday, 6:30am–2:30pm shift, with starting pay range of $25.75–$30.89 per hour, based on experience. Comprehensive benefits and opportunities for growth are highlighted in the posting.

Qualifications

• Experience in environmental health and safety policies, training, and compliance.
• Ability to lead investigations, OSHA reporting, and regulatory audits.
• Experience coordinating safety training, testing, and EHS metrics.

Responsibilities

• Review, revise, and update environmental and safety policies and training materials.
• Lead OSHA logs, investigations, and compliance reporting for multiple agencies.
• Conduct annual safety trainings and new team member orientations; manage EHS competency tests.
• Track usage of water, air, and waste and ensure regulatory limits are met.
• Lead site safety teams and maintain records per regulations.

Skills

EHS Experience

Education

High School Diploma or AAS in Emergency Safety Management

Job description

Company Overview

Why Choose Us?

Novolex is a leading manufacturer of food, beverage, and specialty packaging that supports multiple industries including foodservice, restaurant delivery and carryout, food processing, grocery and retail, and industrial sectors. Novolex manufacturing and sourcing expertise spans a diverse range of substrates including resin, paper, molded fiber, aluminum and more. We provide customers a broad array of stock and customized solutions with 120 product categories, 250 brands and over 39,000 SKUs.

Our Sustainability Commitment

The Novolex sustainability vision is built upon three pillars: our products, our operations and our people. Each is critically important to our growth and future as a business. These pillars form the foundation of our company-wide commitment to sustainability, helping us achieve our ambitious goals through our wide-ranging initiatives.

Job Description

EHS Lead |Raleigh| HIRING IMMEDIATELY

Incentives:

• Starting Pay Range: $25.75 to $30.89 based on experience and qualifications*
• Benefits: comprehensive benefits package (see further details below)
• Opportunity: career growth and promotions from within, annual & skills-based wage increases

Available Shift:

Monday-Friday 6:30am-2:30pm

Responsibilities:

• Review, revise, and update environmental and safety policies, programs, training manuals and materials, environmental calendars, the safety training matrix, Industrial Hygiene, Key Element Survey, Safety Key Element Survey, related corrective action plans, etc.
• Complete OSHA log information, lead event investigations, submit reports, ensure compliance for NC, Workers Compensation, federal, state, and local government agencies as well as Corporate EHS within specified deadlines.
• Conduct annual safety training and new team member orientation, administer EHS Competency tests.
• Track water, air, and waste use/discharge, monitor permissible limits and conduct sampling and inspections.
• maintain records for the Hearing Conservation Program, schedule and/or conduct hearing tests and follow up on potential hearing shifts.
• Conduct New and Altered Equipment Reviews of new equipment. Review new chemicals. Ensure SDS are added to SDS Inventory.
• Maintain safety supplies and work with vendors to reduce PPE related costs.
• Lead site safety teams,
• Maintain organized files in accordance with government regulations and the Corporate Records Retention Policy.
• Maintain certification to sign manifests and other government agency, and Corporate EHS requirements.
• Update Lead Team on safety and environmental development and regulations and provide all other support to the EHS Team Leader as needed.
• Coordinate and manage the transportation of waste streams, both hazardous and non-hazardous.
• Conduct EHS Safety Training and LOTO Certification.
• Other job duties as assigned by Team Leader/Supervisor.

Qaulifications:

• High School Diploma or AAS in Emergency Safety Management
• Previous Experience working in an EHS Position

Company Benefits

What You'll Get From Us

Benefits

With safety as our top priority and a commitment to employee well-being an important focus, we offer comprehensive and competitive benefits that include medical, dental and vision insurance as well as a variety of other well-being resources focused on mental, physical and financial health. Specific benefits and well-being programs may vary depending on where you work.

Community Engagement

At Novolex, giving back to the local communities that support us is important. Our Focused Giving Program prioritizes support for organizations whose missions promote sustainability initiatives or address food and hunger needs. We also encourage facility level support of activities in the communities where our employees live and work.

Training and Development

We offer constant opportunities for advancement. From skills development to advanced education programs, training and development programs and courses are available through MyLearning. Programs include company and industry training curricula, support for formal education through the Tuition Reimbursement Program (Non-Union), and a Learning Management System that supports and enhances employee skills at all levels of the organization.

Novolex is committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all employment practices, including but not limited to selection, hiring, promotion, transfer, and compensation to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to age, race, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, handicap or disability, genetics, citizenship status, service member or veteran status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law. Any individual who, because of his or her disability, needs an accommodation in connection with an aspect of the Company's application process should contact [e-mail].

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