Environmental Health & Safety Specialist

TreeHouse Foods; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 61,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Environmental Health & Safety Specialist to ensure a safe and compliant work environment. This role involves implementing EHS programs, conducting incident investigations, and providing guidance on regulatory compliance. You'll play a vital part in fostering a culture of safety and continuous improvement within a dynamic manufacturing facility. The company is committed to employee growth and offers a competitive benefits package, making it an excellent opportunity for those passionate about safety and environmental health. Join a diverse team that values integrity and accountability while making a positive impact on the community.

Benefits

401(k) with 5% employer match

Comprehensive paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness programs

Access to educational platform with free courses

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in EHS.
• 1+ year of EHS experience, preferably in manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Implement EHS programs to ensure compliance with regulations.
• Conduct incident investigations and maintain reporting accuracy.
• Monitor EHS metrics and support site leadership.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Personal accountability

Continuous improvement mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Equivalent combination of experience and education

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Employee Type: Full time

Location: IL Chicago

Job Type: Environmental Health & Safety

Job Posting Title: Environmental Health & Safety Specialist

About Us:

TreeHouse Foods (NYSE: THS) is a leading manufacturer of private label packaged foods and beverages, operating a network of over 20 production facilities and several corporate offices across the United States and Canada. At TreeHouse Foods, our commitment to excellence extends beyond our products and revolves around our people. We are investing in talent and creating a performance-based culture where employees can do their best work and develop their careers, directly impacting our mission to make high quality, affordable food for our customers, communities, and families. We hope you will consider joining the team and being part of our future.

Named one of America’s Best Large Employers by Forbes Magazine, we are proud to live by a strong set of values and strive to "Engage and Delight – One Customer at a Time." Guided by our values—Own It, Commit to Excellence, Be Agile, Speak Up, and Better Together. We are a diverse team driven by integrity, accountability, and a commitment to exceptional results. We embrace change, prioritize continuous learning, and foster collaboration, transparency, and healthy debate. Together, we set each other up for success to achieve enterprise-wide goals.

What You Gain:

• Competitive compensation and benefits program with no waiting period – you’re eligible from your first day!
• 401(k) program with 5% employer match and 100% vesting as soon as you enroll.
• Comprehensive paid time off opportunities, including immediate access to four weeks of vacation, five sick days, parental leave and 11 company holidays (including two floating holidays).
• Leaders who are invested in supporting your accelerated career growth, plus paid training, tuition reimbursement and a robust educational platform – DevelopU – with more than 10,000 free courses to support you along the way.
• An inclusive working environment where you can build meaningful work relationships with a diverse group of professionals. Take advantage of opportunities to build on our team-oriented culture, such as joining one of our Employee Resource Groups.
• Access to our wellness and employee assistance programs.

Job Description:

About the Role:

Our Chicago, IL, facility, a manufacturer of quality private label pickles, is seeking an Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Specialist. As an EHS Specialist, you will play an important role in ensuring a safe, compliant, and healthy work environment within the facility.

You’ll add value to this role by performing various functions including, but not limited to:

• Implementing programs and procedures to address existing and emerging EHS and security issues, ensuring compliance with state, local, and corporate requirements.
• Maintaining an incident investigation methodology to identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Interpreting and providing guidance on policies such as OSHA and EPA to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Supporting site leadership and employees in achieving zero health and safety incidents annually.
• Ensuring accurate and timely submission of site regulatory and internal reporting.
• Monitoring site EHS metrics and addressing undesirable trends proactively.

Important Details:

• This is a full-time, on-site role on the first shift. Occasional flexibility may be required to support alternate shifts.
• The anticipated compensation for this position ranges from $61,900 to $77,400 annually. Individual pay is determined based on skills, experience, and other relevant factors. Additional compensation opportunities may be available for candidates with specialized skills or extensive experience.

You’ll fit right in if you have:

• Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent combination of experience and education.
• One or more years of related EHS experience.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment strongly preferred.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills both verbal and written.
• Strong personal accountability for high-quality work with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office.

Your TreeHouse Foods Career is Just a Click Away!

Click on the “Apply” button or go directly to www.treehousefoods.com/careers to let us know you’re ready to join our team!

At TreeHouse Foods, we embrace diversity and inclusion for innovation and growth. We are committed to building inclusive teams and an equitable workplace for our employees to bring their true selves to work to help us “Engage and Delight – One Customer at a Time”. TreeHouse Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer that prohibits discrimination or harassment of any type. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Applicants who require an accommodation to participate in the job application or hiring process should contact [e-mail].

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