EHS Specialist

Manpower, Inc.; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Prescription Drug Plans

Dental Plan

Vision Plan

Health Savings Account

Health Flexible Spending Account

Dependent Care Flexible Spending Act

Supplemental Life Insurance

Short/Long Term Disability Insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Manpower Engineering is partnering with a leader in medical device manufacturing for an EHS Specialist in White Bear Lake, MN. The contract runs 6-18 months with potential to go permanent, paying $25-$30/hour.

The EHS Specialist will support regulatory compliance, EHS programs, training, and documentation, coordinating with operations and the EHS team to improve safety and environmental performance on site.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in EHS or related field; bachelor’s preferred.
• 1–3 years of EHS experience in manufacturing.
• Familiarity with OSHA and environmental compliance.
• Ability to conduct site inspections and incident investigations.
• Strong written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Support EHS projects with operations, engineering and maintenance; track actions and provide updates.
• Conduct routine site inspections and support audits and risk assessments; document hazards and corrective actions.
• Participate in incident investigations and help identify root causes and corrective actions.
• Prepare and update EHS documents, safety data sheets, and lockout/tagout procedures.
• Maintain chemical inventories and SDS database; support site EHS trainings.
• Develop and deliver EHS trainings and keep training records.
• Maintain EHS records and support data reporting to management.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

EHS programs

Employee training

Documentation

MS Office

Education

Associate’s degree in EHS

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

MS Office

SDS systems

Incident tracking

Job description

Manpower Engineering is partnering with a leader in medical device manufacturing for an EHS Specialist.
Job Title: EHS Specialist
Location: White Bear Lake, MN
Pay: $25-$30/hour
Duration: 6-18 month contract (potential to go permanent)

Job Function Summary

Under general direction of the EHS Manager, the EHS Contractor coordinates assigned EHS activities in support of Operations and the EHS team. Responsibilities may include regulatory compliance, EHS programs and procedures, employee training, and other related duties as required.

Manpower Engineering is partnering with a leader in medical device manufacturing for an EHS Specialist.
Job Title: EHS Specialist
Location: White Bear Lake, MN
Pay: $25-$30/hour
Duration: 6-18 month contract (potential to go permanent)

Job Function Summary

Under general direction of the EHS Manager, the EHS Contractor coordinates assigned EHS activities in support of Operations and the EHS team. Responsibilities may include regulatory compliance, EHS programs and procedures, employee training, and other related duties as required.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Support EHS projects with operations, engineering, and maintenance; track actions, timelines, and barriers, and provide progress updates to the EHS Manager.
• Conduct routine site inspections and support audits and machine or task risk assessments. Document hazards, recommend practical corrective actions, and track items through completion.
• Participate in incident and near-miss investigations, gather relevant facts, and help identify root causes and effective corrective actions. Document findings and follow up to help prevent recurrence.
• Prepare and update EHS documents, including chemical and machine safety fact sheets, machine-specific lockout/tagout procedures, and equipment safety-device maintenance instructions.
• Maintain chemical inventories and safety data sheets; request current SDSs from suppliers and update the site’s SDS database.
• Develop or update site-specific EHS procedures, training materials, and visual safety information using approved templates.
• Develop and deliver EHS trainings, including onboarding and site-specific classes. Explain procedures clearly, encourage questions, and maintain training materials and completion records.
• Support safety committee meetings and ergonomic improvement activities.
• Maintain EHS records and help compile safety and environmental data, reports, and management-system documentation.
• Communicate inspection findings, investigation status, project progress, and schedule risks to the EHS Manager; adapt to changing priorities.
• Enforce EHS policies and regulations.

Qualifications

Education and/or Experience

• Associate’s degree in EHS, Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering or related field, bachelor’s degree preferred. Equivalent relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a completed degree.
• 1–3 years of EHS experience, preferably in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Working familiarity with OSHA requirements and basic environmental compliance; exposure to EPA requirements is an advantage.
• Experience or readiness to conduct site inspections and contribute to incident investigations, root cause analysis, risk assessments, and corrective‑action tracking. Familiarity with methods such as 5 Whys is a plus.
• Able to present EHS information to small groups, lead training sessions, and explain site procedures in clear, practical terms.
• Comfortable using Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, and learning electronic EHS, SDS, or incident‑tracking systems. Able to enter and organize records, track actions, and prepare basic reports.
• Strong writing, organization, communication, and collaboration skills; able to turn technical information into clear procedures and training materials.
• Relevant EHS certifications or training are a plus but not required.

Competencies for Successful Performance

• At a minimum, ability to work standard business hours. Schedule is flexible, and will need on occasion to work a few hours during off shift schedules for training, inspections, etc.
• Critical Thinking/Analytical Skills: Analyzes EHS Data for insights on how to support performance improvement. Ability to effectively improve processes with minimal direction and information. Demonstrate initiative and creativity. Highly organized and self‑directed/motivated.

Physical Demands

• Ability to perform occasional lifting (up to 20 pounds), bending, stooping, sitting, standing, climbing stairs and walking on uneven surfaces.

Benefits

Upon completion of waiting period, consultants are eligible for:

• Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Health Savings Account
• Health Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Accrued Sick Pay
• 401(k)

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