Environmental, Health, and Safety Specialist

Foster, LLC.; Putnam (CT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Foster, LLC. is seeking an Environmental, Health, and Safety Specialist to monitor and implement health and safety policies at our Putnam, CT site.

The role focuses on minimizing hazards, ensuring compliance, and fostering a culture of safety across production and support staff. The position involves coordinating environmental programs, health and safety training, and participation in audits and emergency response planning.

Qualifications

• 1 year of industrial hygiene, safety, or occupational health experience in a manufacturing setting.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and general search tools.
• OSHA and Environmental knowledge is expected.
• Shows sensitivity and diversity to the needs of others.
• Active listening to management and employees’ perspectives.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate environmental management activities (waste disposal, permits, reporting).
• Assist in maintaining ISO-14001 certification and environmental databases.
• Plan and conduct safety training with HR including Hazard Communication and PPE programs.
• Spend ~25% on the production floor and liaise with Las Vegas operations for compliance.
• Coordinate industrial hygiene sampling and occupational exposure monitoring.
• Serve on the emergency response team and coordinate activities.
• Support safety and healthcare programs to prevent accidents and injuries.
• Assist in safety audits and inspections; participate in investigations.
• Advise the plant Safety Committee and participate in continuous improvement.
• Attend OSHA and Environmental training classes as needed.

Skills

Industrial Hygiene

Safety

Occupational Health

Education

Bachelor's degree in environmental science or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Title: Environmental, Health, and Safety Specialist

Location:

38 Ridge Road, Putnam, CT

Primary Function:

The EHS Specialist will monitor and implement Foster’s health and safety policy; ensure that compliance with our safety procedures; reduce or prevent hazards, dangers, and accidents. Support and assist in creating an environment where every employee is aware of the health, safety, and sustainability impacts of their daily activities and where we always will work safely while balancing the interest of our customers, our environment, and ourselves. This position reports to the EHS Manager.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Coordinate environmental management activities (waste disposal, environmental permits/reporting, and environmental record keeping). Recommend risk-reduction strategies and support plant energy savings projects
• Assist in maintaining ISO-14001 certification and the upkeep of Environmental permits and databases
• Work with Human Resources to help plan and conduct appropriate occupational safety and health training programs including Employer Right to Know (Hazard Communication), First Aid, CPR, Blood-borne Pathogens, Respirator Protection, Hearing Protection, Safety Shoes & Safety Glasses programs, training, Incident Analysis, Fork-lift training, and Manual Material Handling and other relevant information with appropriate outside resources
• Spend ~25% of the time on the production floor and communicate with HR/ Safety Coordinator at the Las Vegas operations to ensure compliance. Some travel may be needed
• Coordinate industrial hygiene sampling/occupational exposure monitoring, i.e., Sound Level, Air Quality, and CO monitoring
• Serve on the emergency response team and help coordinate emergency response team activities
• Support the goals set for and manage safety and healthcare services through the implementation and evaluation of programs and procedures to ensure employee, and plant safety, and prevent accidents, occupational illnesses, and injuries
• Assist in the control of safety and health processes, both independently and under the direction of other safety experts
• Participate in safety audits, on-site inspections of operational procedures, surveys, and investigations conducted by representatives of the company and regulatory agencies
• Advises plant Safety Committee
• Help with continuous improvement efforts in products/processes to support plant goals of safety, cost, quality, and service
• Willing to attend OSHA and Environmental training classes

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience in industrial hygiene, safety, or occupational health in a manufacturing environment education in lieu of experience may be considered
• Proficient computer skills i.e., Microsoft Office, search engines
• OSHA and Environmental Knowledge
• Shows great sensitivity and diversity to the needs and concerns of others
• Listen actively to the perspectives, needs, and concerns of management and employees

Education and/or Experience

High School Diploma/GED required; bachelor's degree in environmental science, occupational safety, engineering, or a related field preferred

Mathematical Skills

Basic math skills

Reasoning Ability

• Have high standards and hold yourself and others accountable
• Thinking – logical and critical

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here represent those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this position successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Ability to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb and balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk, and hear.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to fifty pounds

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Work in an industrial environment where specific personal protective equipment must be worn