EHS Specialist

Greif, Inc.; Nacogdoches (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive core benefits

Paid time off

Local benefits for eligible colleagues

Short-term incentive

Job summary

Greif, Inc. in Texas is seeking an EH&S Specialist to help shape plant safety culture and compliance. You will manage data, regulatory communications, training, and incident monitoring while collaborating with operations to sustain a safe, productive workplace.

Ideal candidates bring 2–5 years of EH&S experience, strong analytical skills, and a commitment to safety excellence in a manufacturing environment. The role offers competitive benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with 2–5 years of relevant EH&S experience.
• Knowledge of safety regulations and ability to identify unsafe practices.
• Strong analytical and communication skills; ability to train others.

Responsibilities

• Influence plant EH&S awareness and culture through collaboration with operations.
• Prepare reports, scorecards, and analyses to drive performance via trending and action planning.
• Communicate EH&S regulatory obligations to management and operations.
• Coordinate inspections and inquiries with regulators.
• Arrange EH&S training for local operations.
• Track and demonstrate EH&S compliance using existing tools.
• Report threats to health or environment to regional management.
• Purchase safety equipment and follow safety regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal and communication skills

Knowledge of safety regulations

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Greif is a global leader in performance packaging located in 40 countries. The company delivers trusted, innovative, and tailored solutions that support some of the world's most in demand and fastest-growing industries. With a commitment to legendary customer service, operational excellence, and global sustainability, Greif packages life's essentials - and creates lasting value for its colleagues, customers, and other stakeholders.

Learn more about the company's Customized Polymer, Sustainable Fiber, Durable Metal, and Integrated Solutions at www.greif.com and follow Greif on Instagram and LinkedIn.

OUR VISION: To Be the Advantage That Helps Our Customers Win.

OUR PURPOSE: Creating packaging solutions for life’s essentials.

Job Requisition #: 035684

EHS Specialist (Open)

Key Responsibilities

• Communicates and interacts with operation colleagues to positively influence plant’s EH&S awareness and culture.
• Delivers accurate data management and prepares routine and special reports, scorecards and analysis for local facility to improve performance through trending and action planning.
• Communicates EH&S regulatory and policy obligations to management and operations.
• Coordinates support and prepares for EH&S regulator inspections and/or inquiries.
• Arranges and/or conducts regular EH&S training on topics and content relevant to local operation.
• Utilizes existing tools and protocols for tracking and demonstrating EH&S compliance.
• Reports any imminent threat to human health or environment to regional management and operations as appropriate.
• Purchases safety equipment.
• Follow safety regulations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

Typically possesses a high school diploma (or equivalent) and 2-5 years of relevant experience.

Knowledge and Skills

• Knowledge of relevant safety regulations.
• Ability to identify unsafe work practices and/or able to recognize processes subject to safety/environmental regulations.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Ability to train and coach colleagues on issues relating to EH&S.
• Solid interpersonal and communication skills.

At Greif, we believe that our colleagues are the center of our success. Our Total Rewards have a comprehensive focus on well-being and offer a competitive package that enables you to thrive, be engaged, and reach your full potential.

Compensation Range: The pay range for this position is $21.78 - $37.12 annually. Typically, a competitive wage for new hires will fall between 21.78 to 25.00 annually. Offers for this position may vary based on market data and other factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and geographic location. The position may also be eligible for a short-term incentive.

Benefits Statement

Greif offers a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive core benefits, paid time off, and a range of local benefits for eligible colleagues.

EEO Statement: https://www.greif.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/HR-101-Equal-Employment-Opportunity-Policy-English.pdf

We offer a competitive salary, excellent benefits and opportunity for growth. Greif is an equal opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of sex, race, religion, age, national origin, color, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected characteristic. For more information read Greif’s Equal Opportunity Policy.

Founded in 1877, Greif is a global leader in performance packaging located in 40 countries. The company delivers trusted, innovative, and tailored solutions that support some of the world’s most demanding and fastest-growing industries. With a commitment to legendary customer service, operational excellence, and global sustainability, Greif packages life’s essentials – and creates lasting value for its colleagues, customers, and other stakeholders.