Environmental Health & Safety Specialist - Norfolk, NE

Environmental Health & Safety Specialist - Norfolk, NE

At Wis-Pak, we produce a wide range of beverage products, including many well‑known brands.

We believe in taking care of our people. Here are the benefits we offer:

• Generous Paid Time Off
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Critical Illness & Accident Coverage
• Life Insurance
• Short & Long-Term Disability
• 401(K) with Profit Sharing
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Holidays

• Maintain and oversee a compliant Process Safety Management program.
• Monitor and uphold all EHS compliance requirements across the facility.
• Complete Tier II, stormwater, and wastewater reporting.
• Manage hazardous and non-hazardous waste streams.
• Partner with employees in a cooperative, respectful, and solution‑focused manner.
• Ensure accuracy and legal compliance of all EHS programs, documentation, and reporting.
• Conduct thorough incident investigations, including root cause analysis and corrective action recommendations.
• Collaborate with leadership and engineering teams on equipment, facility, and process design to ensure safe, ergonomic work environments.
• Serve as Chairperson of the Safety Committee and actively support its initiatives.
• Develop and deliver EHS training programs for employees.
• Stay current on DOT, OSHA, EPA, and other regulatory requirements.
• Maintain safety equipment, first aid supplies, and emergency response readiness.
• Provide timely and accurate reports to facility leadership and executive management.

DISCLAIMER: The information listed above is not intended to be an all‑inclusive job description. A full list of duties and responsibilities for this position is available upon request.

We’re seeking an Environmental, Health & Safety professional who is committed to creating a workplace where people feel safe, supported, and empowered. As our Facility Environmental, Health and Safety Specialist, you’ll help strengthen our safety culture, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive continuous improvement across the facility.

• At least 18 years of age.
• Bachelor’s degree in a safety‑related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.
• CPR/AED/First Aid Certified;
  Instructor certification preferred.
• Three to five years of safety experiencebrequired.
• Strong working knowledge of OSHA, EPA, DOT, hazardous materials, and emergency preparedness.
• Ability to coordinate with local, state, and federal regulatory agencies.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• High level of professionalism, confidentiality, and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Willingness to work off‑shifts as needed.
• Must pass pre‑employment drug screening and background check.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis. The company will not sponsor employment visas now or in the future.
• Applicants must be able to read, write, speak, and comprehend English at a level necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.

Wis‑Pak/WP Beverage is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We comply with EEOC regulations and use E‑Verify to ensure employment eligibility.