Onsite EHS Specialist: Safety & Compliance Leader

Grainger; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 57,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Grainger in Louisville, KY is hiring an Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Specialist to support the implementation and continuous improvement of Grainger's safety programs in a distribution center setting. This onsite role requires daily presence Monday through Friday.

You will lead training, conduct inspections, analyze EHS data, investigate incidents, and partner with operations and HR to reduce risk and ensure compliance.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Associate's degree in Safety, Environmental Science, Industrial Hygiene or related field preferred.
• 1+ year experience in distribution center operations or safety-focused environment.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local environmental, health and safety laws.

Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain EHS management systems and data.
• Coordinate EHS training programs and compliance records.
• Conduct inspections, audits, and ergonomic assessments to identify hazards.
• Support incident investigations with root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Coordinate safety initiatives and Safety Committee activities.
• Collect, maintain, and analyze EHS data for trend analysis.
• Collaborate with Operations, HR, Maintenance and other teams to implement EHS initiatives.
• Maintain a visible safety presence across the distribution center and engage with team members.

Skills

EHS management

Training coordination

Inspections & audits

Incident investigations

Data analysis

Regulatory knowledge

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Associate's degree in Safety/Environmental Science/Industrial Hygiene

Job description

Grainger in Louisville, KY is hiring an Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Specialist to support the implementation and continuous improvement of Grainger's safety programs in a distribution center setting. This onsite role requires daily presence Monday through Friday.

You will lead training, conduct inspections, analyze EHS data, investigate incidents, and partner with operations and HR to reduce risk and ensure compliance.