On-Site EHS Specialist - Safety & Compliance Leader

Ultipro; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Pretium Packaging, based in Aurora, Illinois, seeks a hands-on Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Specialist to support safety, regulatory compliance, and environmental programs in a plastics manufacturing setting. You will partner with operations, maintenance, engineering and leadership to foster safe work practices and a proactive safety culture.

This on-site role involves audits, training, incident investigations, and continuous improvement; bilingual reading/writing in Spanish is preferred

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or related field preferred.
• 2+ years of EHS experience in manufacturing.
• Experience in plastics, injection molding, blow molding, or industrial manufacturing is strongly preferred.
• OSHA 30 Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support and maintain the EHS program in OSHA and environmental regulations.
• Conduct safety audits, inspections, and risk assessments across manufacturing operations.
• Investigate incidents, injuries, and near misses to determine root cause and implement corrective actions.
• Maintain OSHA logs, safety documentation, and compliance records.
• Deliver safety training including: Lockout/Tagout, PPE and hazard communication, Machine guarding, Ergonomics and emergency response.
• Engage employees in safety initiatives, committees, and continuous improvement efforts.
• Track safety metrics and support improvement initiatives.
• Assist with emergency response planning including fire safety, evacuation procedures, spill response and medical emergency coordination.

Skills

OSHA knowledge

Incident investigation

Documentation

MS Office

Education

EHS degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Pretium Packaging, based in Aurora, Illinois, seeks a hands-on Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Specialist to support safety, regulatory compliance, and environmental programs in a plastics manufacturing setting. You will partner with operations, maintenance, engineering and leadership to foster safe work practices and a proactive safety culture.

This on-site role involves audits, training, incident investigations, and continuous improvement; bilingual reading/writing in Spanish is preferred