Environmental Health Safety Specialist

Premium Peanut; Santee (SC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A grower-owned peanut processing company in Santee is seeking an EHS Specialist to develop and implement environmental, health, and safety programs. This role requires ensuring compliance with OSHA and EPA regulations, conducting safety audits, and delivering training. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science or a related field, along with 3 years of EHS experience. Strong communication skills and knowledge of EHS management systems are essential. This position is primarily on-site.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in EHS roles, preferably in manufacturing or agricultural processing.
• Working knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and state environmental regulations.
• Experience with safety audits, inspections, and risk assessments.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain site-specific EHS policies and procedures.
• Lead the employee safety team to foster engagement in safety initiatives.
• Conduct regular safety audits, inspections, and risk assessments.
• Coordinate and deliver EHS training programs for employees and contractors.
• Serve as the primary contact for regulatory agencies.

Skills

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science or related field

Tools

EHS management systems

Job description

Premium Peanut is a grower-owned peanut shelling and oil production company committed to quality, safety, sustainability, and innovation. Our Santee facility is a key part of our operations, and the EHS Specialist’s goal is to ensure a safe and compliant work environment.Is responsible for providing support to the 24 hour a day operation of the facility.

Position Summary

The EHS Specialist is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining environmental, health, and safety programs at the Santee facility. This role ensures compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, promotes a culture of safety, and supports continuous improvement in EHS performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain site-specific EHS policies and procedures in alignment with corporate standards.
• Lead the employee safety team to foster engagement and accountability in safety initiatives.
• Implement and drive the results of the Safety Index for the site, ensuring measurable improvements in safety performance.
• Conduct regular safety audits, inspections, and risk assessments; recommend and implement corrective actions.
• Lead incident investigations and root cause analyses; ensure timely reporting and documentation.
• Coordinate and deliver EHS training programs for employees and contractors.
• Maintain accurate records of safety training, incident reports, and regulatory compliance.
• Monitor environmental compliance including air, storm water, spill plans and waste management.
• Serve as the primary contact for regulatory agencies (e.g., OSHA, EPA, DHEC).
• Support emergency response planning and drills.
• Collaborate with operations and maintenance teams to ensure safe work practices.
• Track and report EHS metrics and KPIs to corporate leadership.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, or related field or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of experience in EHS roles, preferably in manufacturing or agricultural processing.
• Working knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and state environmental regulations.
• Strong communication, organizational, and analytical skills.

Preferred:

• Professional certifications (e.g., OSHA 30, CSP, ASP, HAZWOPER).
• Experience with EHS management systems and reporting tools.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus.
• Primarily on-site at the Santee facility.
• Exposure to industrial environments including noise, dust, and machinery.
• Must be able to wear PPE and conduct field inspections.

This position description is not intended to serve as an exhaustive list of tasks, competencies, prerequisites, or goals. Other tasks or goals may be assigned – either on a temporary or permanent basis – as deemed necessary by company officials. Position descriptions, or the employee’s job, may be modified or changed by the company at any time. This position description should not be considered to be a contract of employment.

In addition to the duties listed above, the position holder must carry out tasks assigned by his supervisor that are essentially related to his duties.