EHS Specialist

Dover Corporation; Conyers (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision

401k Retirement Plan

Flexible Spending

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Dover Food Retail is seeking an Environmental Health & Safety Specialist to support the Safety Manager at our Conyers, GA site. This onsite role focuses on fostering a safety culture, ensuring compliance with health and safety laws, and coordinating EHS programs to meet regulatory requirements.

You will conduct inspections, investigations, training, and recordkeeping while supporting emergency drills, risk assessments, and contractor safety.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering, or related field or equivalent.
• Minimum 3 years of EHS experience in manufacturing, distribution, warehousing, construction, or industrial environments.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine facility inspections, audits, and hazard assessments.
• Support compliance with OSHA, EPA, DOT, and other regulatory requirements.
• Assist in EHS training program development and delivery.
• Investigate incidents, near misses, and injuries; perform root cause analysis and track corrective actions.
• Maintain EHS records, reports, permits, and regulatory documentation.
• Support emergency preparedness programs, drills, and response activities.
• Participate in risk assessments, JSAs, and machine safety reviews.
• Monitor contractor safety and compliance activities.
• Assist with workers’ compensation, return-to-work, and injury management processes.
• Track safety metrics and prepare reports for leadership review.
• Promote employee engagement through safety committees and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

OSHA regulations

Safety management systems

Incident investigations

Communication

Microsoft Office

Certification

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety

Tools

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EHS Specialist

Location: Conyers, GA, US, 30013

Work Arrangement: Onsite

Our Story

Dover Food Retail (DFR) is a leading manufacturer of Display Cases, Specialty Products, Refrigeration Systems, Power Systems and Comprehensive Services; and l leading our industry by Innovating What’s Next in glass doors and intelligent merchandising technologies that keep food safe under brands such as HillPhoenix and Anthony.

DFR is part of the Climate & Sustainable Technologies segment of the Dover Corporation® (NYSE: DOV). Dover is a diversified global manufacturer with annual revenues in excess of $7 billion.

DFR is built on creativity and customer‑centric innovation delivered by people invigorated by a strong sense of responsibility to help our customers win in their marketplaces. The relationships we build with our customers are as important to our success as the products we manufacture. This collaborative environment delivers FRESH THINKING, reassuring our customers that they choose the best when they choose to work with the people of Dover Food Retail.

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

What we’re looking for

We are looking for an Environmental Health & Safety Specialist that will assist the Safety Manager with the responsibility of promoting a safety culture and policies, procedures, and safety work practices. This position will provide support for the day-to-day operations. Ensure compliance with all applicable federal and state health & safety laws. The Environmental Health & Safety Specialist is accountable to coordinate and monitor programs to meet or exceed all company and regulatory requirements for employee health and safety

What you’ll be responsible for in this role

• Conduct routine facility inspections, audits, and hazard assessments.
• Support compliance with OSHA, EPA, DOT, and other applicable regulatory requirements.
• Assist in the development and delivery of EHS training programs.
• Investigate incidents, near misses, and injuries; perform root cause analysis and track corrective actions.
• Maintain EHS records, reports, permits, and regulatory documentation.
• Support emergency preparedness programs, drills, and response activities.
• Participate in risk assessments, Job Safety Analyses (JSAs), and machine safety reviews.
• Monitor contractor safety and compliance activities.
• Assist with workers’ compensation, return-to-work, and injury management processes.
• Track safety metrics and prepare reports for leadership review.
• Promote employee engagement through safety committees, observations, and continuous improvement initiatives.

What are the basic qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering, Environmental Health & Safety, or a related field;or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 3 years of EHS experience in manufacturing, distribution, warehousing, construction, or industrial environments.

What are the preferred qualifications

• Working knowledge of OSHA regulations and safety management systems.
• Experience conducting incident investigations and implementing corrective actions.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications.
• CSP, ASP, OHST, CHST, or similar professional certification.
• Experience with ISO 14001 and/or ISO 45001 management systems.
• Knowledge of environmental compliance programs, including hazardous waste, stormwater, air permitting, or wastewater requirements.
• Experience with behavior‑based safety, ergonomics, machine guarding, lockout/tagout, and contractor safety management.

How We Define Our Values and Why You Should Join Our Team

The backbone behind our collection of outstanding businesses is a team of dedicated employees who protect and enhance our valued reputation for quality and delivering what we promise. It’s our values that define Dover to all of our key audiences: our shareholders, customers, prospective employees and especially to ourselves.

These values must be expressed in our work and embody our actions. They form the basis by which we do our jobs, make decisions and measure our performance. It’s our unwavering commitment to maintaining our values that defines who we are as a Company.

• Winning Through Customers
• Respects and Values People
• Expectations for Results
• High Ethical Standards, Openness, and Trust

What’s in it for you

• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• 401k Retirement Plan
• Flexible Spending
• Paid Holidays

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The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the Company.

Dover Food Retail is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other factors prohibited by law.