EH&S Specialist-2nd Shift

EH&S Specialist

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The EH&S Specialist 2nd shift supports the Cartamundi East Longmeadow manufacturing facility by ensuring safe operations, strong environmental compliance, and effective off-shift hazard control. This role has a strong focus on environmental program management, including ISO 14001 support, routine inspections, training, continuous improvement, cost-reduction initiatives, and real-time safety guidance. The EH&S Specialist will also support OSHA VPP initiatives and reinforces a proactive EH&S culture across all off-shift operations.

What you'll do as an EH &S Specialist:

• Conduct daily environmental inspections (hazardous waste areas, chemical storage, wastewater systems, universal waste, spill prevention equipment).
• Maintain or assist in maintaining required environmental documentation to support compliance with RCRA, EPCRA, SPCC, stormwater, air permits, and other regulatory requirements.
• Support and help manage the facility's ISO 14001 Environmental Management System, including internal audits, document control, corrective actions, and maintaining conformance with standard requirements.
• Assist with hazardous waste accumulation, labeling, shipment preparation, and waste vendor coordination.
• Support environmental incident response, containment, root cause analysis, and corrective actions.
• Participate in sustainability initiatives, resource-reduction programs, and environmental performance improvement projects.

• Perform routine safety inspections (PPE use, housekeeping, machine guarding, LOTO adherence, pedestrian safety, equipment condition).
• Respond to off-shift safety incidents and assist with initial investigations and documentation.
• Track corrective actions and ensure timely closeout.
• Verify the functionality of safety systems (eyewashes, fire extinguishers, AEDs, alarms, emergency equipment).
• Support the EH&S team in maintaining accurate and up-to-date safety records.

• Conduct or support off-shift EH&S training, including Haz Com, PPE, spill response, environmental procedures, LOTO refreshers, and emergency response.
• Coach employees and supervisors on safe work practices and environmental expectations.
• Reinforce site policies, standard operating procedures, and EH&S performance expectations through onsite engagement and walk-throughs.

• Support the site's OSHA VPP initiatives by engaging employees in VPP elements and subcommittees.
• Support employee involvement activities and verify off-shift compliance with hazard prevention and control standards.
• Participate in internal audits and preparation for VPP evaluations.
• Identify and support continuous improvement initiatives across environmental, safety, and health programs.
• Support cost-reduction opportunities related to waste handling, recycling, training efficiency, energy use, and improved process controls.

• Prepare and submit internal EH&S reports, including inspection findings, near-miss summaries, waste tracking logs, training attendance, and incident support documentation.
• Maintain accurate records within the site's EH&S management systems.
• Provide off-shift trend insights and recommend mitigation actions.

We're looking for an EH &S Specialist with:

• Associate degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering, or related discipline required; bachelor's degree preferred.
• 2–5 years of experience in manufacturing with direct exposure to EH&S programs.
• Experience with environmental compliance and/or ISO 14001 strongly preferred.
• Experience conducting training and safety coaching.
• Experience with OSHA VPP, ISO 14001, or similar management systems is a plus.
• Working knowledge of OSHA 29 CFR 1910 standards.
• Understanding of environmental regulations (EPA, RCRA, EPCRA, SPCC).
• Ability to conduct audits, lead inspections, and document findings.
• Strong…