Environmental Health Safety Specialist

Tessy Plastics Corp.; Town of Lysander (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental & Vision Insurance

Profit-sharing program

401K match

Job summary

Tessy Plastics Corp. is seeking an Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Specialist to advance workplace safety, environmental compliance, and regulatory initiatives within our manufacturing operations.

This role conducts inspections, training, investigations, and continuous improvement initiatives to maintain a safe, compliant work environment. You will drive program development and support proactive safety culture across facilities.

Qualifications

• Four-year college degree required; manufacturing experience preferred.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to interpret safety rules, operating procedures, and technical documents.
• Basic mathematical skills including working with fractions and decimals.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform safety rounds, audits, and inspections to identify hazards and recommend corrective actions.
• Observe work practices to evaluate safe behaviors and identify risks.
• Investigate accidents, injuries, and near misses and ensure corrective actions are completed.
• Coordinate, maintain, and document EHS training records and equipment inventories.
• Prepare and maintain required EHS written programs, documentation, and training materials.
• Review and update EHS programs and procedures to ensure regulatory compliance and operational effectiveness.
• Conduct EHS risk assessments related to new equipment, programs, and facility additions.
• Maintain Safety Data Sheet (SDS) databases and chemical inventories.

Skills

Independent work

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Safety interpretation

Math skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Specialist to support and advance workplace safety, environmental compliance, and regulatory initiatives within our manufacturing operations. This position plays a key role in maintaining a safe and compliant work environment through inspections, training, investigations, and continuous improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate is proactive, organized, and passionate about workplace safety and environmental stewardship.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Perform regular safety rounds, audits, and inspections throughout company facilities to identify hazards and recommend corrective actions.
• Observe employee work practices and procedures to evaluate safe work behaviors and identify operational safety risks.
• Conduct accident, injury, and near-miss investigations and ensure proper reporting and corrective actions are completed.
• Coordinate, maintain, and document EHS training records and equipment inventories.
• Prepare and maintain required EHS written programs, documentation, and training materials.
• Review and update EHS programs and procedures to ensure regulatory compliance and operational effectiveness.
• Conduct EHS risk assessments related to new equipment, programs, and facility additions.
• Maintain Safety Data Sheet (SDS) databases and chemical inventories.

What You’ll Bring

• Relevant four-year college degree is required; equivalent applicable work experience may be considered in lieu of a degree. Four or more years of manufacturing experience is preferred.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to interpret safety rules, operating procedures, and technical documents.
• Basic mathematical skills including working with fractions and decimals.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and variables in a manufacturing environment.

Compensation

Salary Range: $65,000–$75,000.

The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target base pay for new hire salaries of the position. This position may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses. Within the range, individual pay is determined by additional job-related factors, including knowledge, skills, experience, tenure and relevant education or training. The pay scale is subject to change depending on business needs.

-Health, Dental & Vision Insurance: 100% employer-paid for employee-only coverage, +1 and Family coverage options available

- Additional Incentives: Quarterly profit-sharing program

-401K Company match

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

Tessy Plastics Corp. is an equal opportunity employer. Tessy evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability/handicap status, or any other legally protected characteristic.