Plant Safety & Environmental Compliance Coordinator

Pretium Packaging - USA; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Pretium Packaging is seeking an on-site Plant Safety & Environmental Compliance Coordinator in Aurora, IL. You will partner with operations, maintenance, and plant leadership to strengthen safety culture, ensure OSHA and environmental compliance, and manage audits and investigations.

The role emphasizes environmental programs, training delivery, and incident response. A Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 2+ years of EHS manufacturing experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of EHS experience in manufacturing.
• Experience in plastics, injection molding, blow molding, or industrial manufacturing preferred.
• Bilingual English/Spanish proficiency strongly preferred (read, write, speak).

Responsibilities

• Support and continuously improve the site’s EHS program to comply with OSHA and environmental regulations.
• Plan and execute routine safety audits, inspections, and risk assessments.
• Investigate incidents, injuries, and near misses; conduct root cause analyses; implement corrective actions.
• Maintain accurate OSHA logs and site compliance records.
• Monitor hazardous and non-hazardous waste handling and storage; assist with environmental inspections and reporting.
• Engage employees through safety committees and site-wide initiatives that strengthen culture.

Skills

OSHA compliance

Incident investigation

Root cause analysis

Safety culture development

Influence and leadership

Documentation and organization

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Bachelor’s degree in EHS / Occupational Safety / Environmental Science / Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Plant Safety & Environmental Compliance CoordinatorOn-site | Aurora, IllinoisPretium Packaging—a North American leader in injection-blow molded plastic containers with 17 facilities—delivers high-quality, innovative packaging to brand owners across the U.S. and Canada.Role snapshotPartner broadly: Work closely with operations, maintenance, engineering, and plant leadership to strengthen safety culture and reduce risk.Own compliance: Maintain OSHA/EHS documentation; run audits and risk assessments; lead investigations and corrective actions.Drive environmental programs: Waste management, emissions, stormwater, chemical handling, and regulatory reporting.Level up skills across the plant: Deliver training on LOTO; PPE and hazard communication; machine guarding; ergonomics; emergency response.Prepare for the unexpected: Fire safety, evacuation, spill response, and medical emergency planning; drills and ERT support.Core responsibilitiesSupport and continuously improve the site’s EHS program to comply with OSHA and environmental regulations.Plan and execute routine safety audits, inspections, and risk assessments.Investigate incidents, injuries, and near misses; conduct root cause analyses; implement and verify corrective actions.Maintain accurate OSHA logs and site compliance records.Monitor hazardous and non-hazardous waste handling and storage; assist with environmental inspections and reporting.Partner with operations to identify hazards associated with plastics processing equipment, robotics/automation, compressed air systems, and material handling/resins.Support implementation of engineering and administrative controls; track safety metrics; contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.Engage employees through safety committees and site-wide initiatives that strengthen culture.QualificationsEducation: Bachelor’s degree in EHS, Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or related field preferred.Experience: 2+ years of EHS experience in manufacturing required; plastics, injection molding, blow molding, or industrial manufacturing strongly preferred.Certifications (Preferred): OSHA 30; CHST or ASP (or similar); First Aid/CPR/AED.Skills: In-depth knowledge of OSHA and environmental compliance; incident investigation and root cause analysis; ability to influence employees and leaders; strong documentation/organization; proficiency with Microsoft Office.Language: Bilingual English/Spanish proficiency strongly preferred (read, write, speak).Impact and growthIn this hands-on role, you will directly improve safety outcomes, protect the environment, and support continuous improvement across manufacturing—making a visible impact on people and processes every day.About PretiumWe are committed to quality, value, and exceptional service—fueled by innovation and collaboration throughout our network of manufacturing facilities.