Environmental Health & Safety; EHS Specialist

Position: Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Specialist
Grow boldly with Pretium and Help Build a Safer, Smarter Manufacturing Environment!

Are you enthusiastic about workplace safety and environmental responsibility? Do you enjoy working closely with operations teams to identify risks, improve processes, and create a culture where safety comes first? Join Pretium Packaging at our facility in
** Aurora, Illinois
** as an
* on-site Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Specialist. Seeking bilingual candidates; the ability to read, write, and speak Spanish fluently is preferred.

* Who We Are:

Pretium Packaging, founded in 1992, is a leading supplier of injection-blow molded plastic containers, renowned for our commitment to superior quality, value, and customer service. With 17 manufacturing facilities across North America, we provide innovative packaging solutions that meet the diverse needs of brand owners in the United States and Canada.
** Job Overview:
** We are seeking a hands-on Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Specialist to support safety, compliance, and environmental programs within a dynamic manufacturing environment. In this role, you will be a partner with operations, maintenance, engineering, and leadership teams to ensure safe work practices, reduce risk, and strengthen safety culture across the facility.

This is a position where you can lead safety initiatives, influence culture, and make a real impact.

What You’ll Do:

Safety & Regulatory Compliance:

Support and maintain the Pretium Packaging EHS program in compliance with 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

Report current/potential issues to the plant leadership and provide potential solutions

Environmental Programs:

Support environmental programs including waste management, emissions, stormwater, and chemical handling

Monitor hazardous and non-hazardous waste handling and storage

Assist with environmental inspections and regulatory reporting

Safety Training & Culture:

Deliver safety training including:

- Lockout/TagoutPPE and hazard communication

Machine guarding

Ergonomics and emergency response

Engage employees in safety initiatives, committees, and continuous improvement efforts

Risk Reduction & Continuous Improvement:

Partner with operations to identify hazards associated with:

- Plastics processing equipment

Robotics and automation

Compressed air systems

Material handling and resins

Support implementation of engineering and administrative safety controls

Track safety metrics and support improvement initiatives

Emergency Preparedness:

Assist with emergency response planning including:

- Fire safety

Evacuation procedures

Spill response

Medical emergency coordination

Support drills and emergency response teams

You will Be a Good Fit If You Have:

Education & Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or related field preferred2+ years of EHS experience in manufacturing

Experience in plastics, injection molding, blow molding, or industrial manufacturing is strongly preferred OSHA 30 Certification preferred

Certifications (Preferred):

CHST, ASP, or other professional safety certification

First Aid / CPR / AEDKey

Skills:

Strong knowledge of OSHA and environmental compliance

Experience investigating incidents and performing root cause analysis

Ability to influence employees and leadership to drive safe work practices

Strong documentation and organizational skills

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Why This Role Matters:

In this role, you will help build and strengthen a proactive safety culture where employees feel empowered to identify risks and continuously improve the workplace. Your work will directly support:

Safer operations

Regulatory compliance

Environmental responsibility

Continuous improvement across manufacturing processes
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