Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Specialist

JM Family Enterprises; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

JM Family Enterprises is seeking an Environmental, Health, and Safety Specialist to execute EHS programs at the Jacksonville/VPO site. Responsibilities include inspections, incident investigations, regulatory compliance, data analysis, and training development to support safe, compliant operations.

The role partners with operations leaders to identify risks and drive continuous improvement, maintains records and dashboards, and ensures environmental responsibilities are met at the Blount Island

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field (Environmental Science, Occupational Safety, Environmental Health, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering)
• 1–5 years of work experience or internship in EHS, compliance, or related areas
• Knowledge of OSHA standards and environmental compliance requirements
• Experience conducting inspections, investigations, and corrective-action follow-ups
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint)
• Valid driver's license and ability to obtain TSA/ TWIC credentials for access to Blount Island facility
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

• Conduct environmental, health, and safety inspections, assessments, and field observations
• Investigate incidents, near misses, and workplace hazards and assist root-cause analyses
• Manage corrective action follow-up and closure of findings
• Support EHS programs, policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements
• Collect, analyze, and maintain EHS performance data and metrics
• Maintain EHS records, reports, dashboards, and compliance documentation
• Develop and deliver EHS training and coordinate scheduling/tracking
• Coordinate vendor services and contractor support as needed
• Support environmental compliance activities including inspections, permits, waste management, and reporting
• Coordinate safety communications and signage to engage associates
• Assist with ergonomic assessments and risk-reduction recommendations
• Provide day-to-day program support to operations leaders and associates
• Promote proactive safety culture and continuous improvement

Skills

OSHA knowledge

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

Problem-solving

Driver's license

TWIC access

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science/Occupational Safety/Environmental Health/Industrial Hygiene/Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

The EHS Specialist supports environmental, health, and safety program execution across Jacksonville Vehicle and Parts Operations (VPO). This position conducts inspections, assists with incident investigations, evaluates compliance, analyzes data and trends, supports environmental compliance activities, delivers training, and partners with operational leaders to identify risks and drive continuous improvement. The role serves as a key field resource helping ensure safe, compliant, and environmentally responsible operations.Responsibilities:Conduct environmental, health, and safety inspections, assessments, compliance reviews, and field observations.Investigate incidents, near misses, and workplace concerns and assist with root cause analysis efforts.Manage corrective action follow-up and support closure of findings resulting from inspections, incidents, audits, and compliance reviews.Support implementation and maintenance of EHS programs, policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.Perform workplace assessments, measurements, monitoring activities, and risk evaluations.Collect, enter, organize, maintain, and analyze EHS performance data, trends, inspection findings, and metrics to identify opportunities for improvement.Maintain EHS records, reports, dashboards, and compliance documentation.Support environmental compliance activities, including inspections, permits, waste management, hazardous materials, and regulatory reporting requirements.Develop, coordinate, and deliver EHS training, including scheduling, tracking completion, and maintaining training recordsAdminister the First Aid/AED program, including coordination of supplies, equipment readiness, training support, inspections, and related documentation.Develop and coordinate EHS communications, including safety signage, presentations, awareness campaigns, and other associate engagement initiatives.Coordinate vendor services, contractor support activities, and related follow-up.Conduct ergonomic assessments and recommend risk reduction measures.Respond to routine EHS inquiries and provide day-to-day program support to associates, supervisors, and operational leaders.Partner with operations leaders and associates to promote a proactive safety culture and continuous improvement initiatives.Qualifications:Required:Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Safety, Environmental Health, Industrial Hygiene, Sustainability, Engineering, or related field.1-5 years of work experience or internship, preferably in EHS, compliance, environmental, safety, operations, manufacturing, warehouse, logistics, or related experience.Knowledge of OSHA standards and environmental compliance requirements.Experience conducting inspections, investigations, corrective-action follow-ups, and compliance assessments.Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel and PowerPoint.Strong communication, relationship-building, and follow-up skills.Valid driver's license.Must be able to successfully obtain and maintain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) and pass all applicable TSA-related background screening requirements necessary to access and support operations at the Blount Island facility.Preferred:Internship or hands-on working experience supporting EHS programs in industrial, warehouse, logistics, manufacturing, or operational environments.Experience in logistics, distribution, warehouse, manufacturing, automotive, or industrial environments.Experience working with regulatory agencies or compliance audits.Experience utilizing EHS software, incident management systems, or compliance management tools.Professional certifications such as ASP, GSP, OHST, CHST, or similar credentials.#LI-KB1This job description may not be inclusive of all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the job described, and may be amended at any time at the sole discretion of JM Family. All work arrangements are subject to associate performance, business need and manager discretion, and may be revised as necessary.JM FAMILY IS PROUD TO BE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERJM Family Enterprises, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to recruiting, hiring, retaining, and promoting qualified associates without regard any characteristic protected by law – whether actual or perceived – including race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, related medical conditions and lactation), gender identity gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, military service, veteran status, disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, provincial, or local law.DISABILITY ACCOMMODATIONSIf you have a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete the job application process, please contact JM Family’s Talent Acquisition department at [e-mail] for assistance. If you have an accommodation request for one of our recruiting events, please notify us at least 72 hours prior so that we may provide assistance.