Environmental Health & Safety ( EHS) Specialist

Environmental Health & Safety Specialist

Location: Sussex, WI (Supports Sussex and Elkhorn, WI Facilities)Travel: Up to 25% Local and Regional TravelPay: Competitive pay based on experience

Join Pregis and Grow Your Career

Pregis is committed to creating a safe, healthy, and environmentally responsible workplace while investing in the development and growth of our employees. Join a team where safety is at the center of everything we do.

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

Minimum 3 years of Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment

Strong knowledge of OSHA, EPA, NFPA, PSM, and RMP regulations

Experience developing, implementing, and managing EHS programs and compliance initiatives

Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence at all levels of the organization

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)

Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding employee matters, investigations, and company processes

Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities

Ability to travel locally and regionally as needed

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Industrial Hygiene, or a related field

Experience managing workers' compensation programs and safety compliance systems

Experience leading safety audits, risk assessments, and incident investigations

Manufacturing industry experience preferred

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Environmental Health & Safety Specialist to lead safety, health, and environmental programs supporting our Sussex and Elkhorn facilities. This role is responsible for driving a Safety-First culture, ensuring regulatory compliance, reducing workplace risk, supporting employee well-being, and partnering with site leadership to continuously improve EHS performance.

Key Responsibilities

Promote a Safety-First culture through employee engagement, accountability, and continuous safety improvement initiatives

Partner with site leadership, managers, and supervisors to support safety programs and ensure compliance across operations

Develop, implement, and maintain EHS programs, policies, procedures, and training programs

Lead new employee safety orientation and onboarding activities

Conduct and maintain Job Safety Analyses (JSAs) and Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs)

Manage workers’ compensation claims and safety compliance programs

Lead incident reporting, investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective action implementation

Maintain EHS records, logs, permits, and regulatory documentation

Manage hazardous waste handling, storage, disposal, and regulatory reporting requirements

Ensure Safety Data Sheets (SDS) are maintained and review new materials for compliance and safety risks

Conduct safety audits, inspections, and compliance assessments while driving continuous improvement initiatives

Support emergency response activities and provide first aid guidance when necessary

Utilize safety metrics and audit findings to identify trends and implement preventative measures

Collaborate with leadership to monitor EHS performance and support organizational safety goals

Physical Requirements

Frequent walking throughout manufacturing and warehouse environments

Ability to stand, bend, reach, and climb stairs as needed

Ability to access production areas and work around operating equipment safely

Occasional lifting of up to 25 pounds

Ability to travel between Sussex and Elkhorn facilities

Why Join Pregis?

Competitive Pay

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Career Growth and Advancement Opportunities

Training and Professional Development Programs

Safety-Focused Culture

Stable and Growing Manufacturing Organization

Opportunity to Make a Direct Impact on Employee Safety and Environmental Compliance

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