EHS Technician - Safety & Compliance Lead

States Manufacturing LLC; Dayton (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

States Manufacturing LLC is seeking an EHS Technician to support development, implementation, and continuous improvement of Environmental, Health, and Safety programs. The role performs advanced technical EHS tasks, conducts audits, leads incident investigations, and guides operations to ensure regulatory compliance and a safe working environment.

The EHS Technician serves as a resource to employees, supervisors, and the broader EHS team, driving a strong and proactive safety culture across the

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of EHS experience in a manufacturing, industrial, or similar environment.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and basic environmental compliance requirements.
• Experience conducting audits, inspections, and incident investigations.
• Strong communication, documentation, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular facility safety inspections, audits, and risk assessments to identify hazards and ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, and other applicable regulations.
• Maintain and update EHS documentation, including permits, logs, SDS records, training files, and regulatory reports.
• Assist with regulatory compliance programs such as Hazard Communication, Lockout/Tagout, Respiratory Protection, PPE, and Machine Guarding.
• Support environmental compliance activities including waste management, recycling programs, air/water sampling, and chemical handling.
• Monitor and track corrective actions to completion.
• Lead or support incident investigations, documenting root causes, and recommending corrective actions.
• Maintain incident logs, trends, and metrics to support continuous improvement.
• Assist with emergency response activities and drills.
• Conduct or assist with EHS-related training, including new hire orientation, hazard-specific topics, and refresher courses.
• Provide coaching and guidance to employees and supervisors on safe work practices.

Skills

Safety knowledge

Attention to detail

Critical thinking

Communication

Initiative

Collaboration

Documentation

Education

Associate's degree in EHS or related field

Tools

EHS software platforms

Job description

States Manufacturing LLC is seeking an EHS Technician to support development, implementation, and continuous improvement of Environmental, Health, and Safety programs. The role performs advanced technical EHS tasks, conducts audits, leads incident investigations, and guides operations to ensure regulatory compliance and a safe working environment.

The EHS Technician serves as a resource to employees, supervisors, and the broader EHS team, driving a strong and proactive safety culture across the