EHS Specialist

Trs Staffing Solutions, Inc.; Waxahachie (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Trs Staffing Solutions, Inc. is seeking an EHS Specialist in Waxahachie, TX to oversee environmental, health and safety programs at a foam cup manufacturing plant.

You will coordinate KPI-driven safety initiatives, GMP practices, and regulatory compliance, while delivering training and orientations for new hires. The role involves incident investigations, audits, and collaboration with HR on workers’ compensation and return-to-work programs.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in English to train and communicate safety and quality issues
• Ability to train employees and explain processes clearly
• Experience with OSHA/EPA programs and regulatory reviews preferred
• Experience in a manufacturing environment preferred
• PE/CHMM/ASP/CSP/CIH certifications are a plus

Responsibilities

• Follow KPI targets for safety, quality, production, efficiency and service
• Ensure safe products and regulatory compliance through GMP practices
• Assist EHS Manager in administering EHS programs
• Develop and deliver EHS training and orientations
• Investigate incidents and perform root cause analysis
• Conduct inspections and audits and recommend improvements
• Document and report EHS activities to maintain records
• Coordinate waste handling and PPE procurement
• Engage with regulators when communications are required
• Support Worker’s Compensation processes and early return to work

Skills

English communication

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Organizational skills

Training delivery

Education

BS in Environmental Health and Safety or related field

Tools

MS Office

SharePoint

Job description

Title: EHS Specialist

Location: Waxahachie, TX

Industry: Foam cup manufacturing

Type of Employment: Direct hire/Full time

Summary

Coordinates, maintains, trains and provides oversight of environmental, health and safety (EHS) programs at a plant

Responsibilities

• Follow and commit to meet Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) for safety, quality, production, efficiency, and service requirements
• Follow practices and processes intended to provide safe products that comply with appropriate laws and regulations, meet the company quality standards
• Follow and commit to safety and GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices)
• Assist EHS Manager in administering EHS programs
• Assist in developing training and ergonomic programs
• Deliver EHS training and new hire orientations for one or more of the following: lock out / tag out (LOTO), fire prevention, hazard communications, confined space entry, hearing conservation, EHS policies and procedures, or other training programs
• Assist in safety incident investigations, including root cause analysis and corrective action
• Conduct inspections and audits, identify opportunities to improve, and make recommendations to improve or eliminate unsafe conditions or practices
• Track and maintain appropriate documentation, and complete reports
• Collaborate with local Human Resources Manager in the administration of Worker’s Compensation and Early Return to Work Program
• Coordinate all hazardous and non-hazardous waste storage, handling, and disposal
• Ensure procurement of proper EHS supplies including PPE
• May communicate directly with regulatory agencies

Qualifications

• Demonstration of minimum proficiency with the English language in order to ensure effective new hire training and on-going communications about safety and quality issues
• BS degree in Environmental, Occupational Health and Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering or other science field, OR
  • Associate degree in Environmental, Occupational Health and Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering or other science field with two years of related experience, OR
  • High School diploma or equivalent with four (4) years of related experience
• Ability to utilize and train employees on technology, processes and procedures
• Excellent verbal and written skills necessary in order to communicate intricate job-related processes
• Strong written communication skills demonstrating the ability to prepare outlines, reports, letters, and any other supplemental materials in a clear and concise manner
• Experience using Microsoft Office, including the ability to modify basic reports, documents and spreadsheets in MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint and SharePoint
• Ability to observe, follow, understand, and evaluate processes demonstrated and other workplace procedures
• Demonstration of minimum proficiency with the English language in order to ensure effective new hire training and on-going communications about safety and quality issues
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Organizational skills including the ability to prioritize workload to meet deadlines
• Ability to effectively manage and execute multiple tasks, projects and priorities
• Prior experience in handling compliance issues, OSHA/EPA programs, regulatory reviews, permit preparation, reporting and record keeping preferred
• Experience in evaluating/interpreting OSHA, EPA and DOT regulations and NFPA, ANSI, ASTM, ASME, BOMA and BOCA standards preferred
• Experience with Federal, State and local Worker’s Compensation law and prior experience establishing proactive Ergonomics Program preferred
• Experience in a manufacturing environment, preferred
• Paper converting, chemical/plastics processing and packaging industrial experience, preferred
• Professional Engineer (PE), Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM), Certified Safety Professional (ASP/CSP) or Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) certification, preferred