EHS Specialist - Washington County

Safety / EHS Specialist (Manufacturing)

Onsite | Local candidates only

Visa sponsorship and relocation assistance are not offered

LHH Recruitment Solutions is partnering with a wellestablished U.S. manufacturing organization to identify a Safety / EHS Specialist to support occupational safety programs in an active production environment.

This opportunity is best suited for an earlycareer EHS professional with handson manufacturing safety exposure who is looking to grow their skill set under an experienced EHS leader - not a managerlevel role.

The Opportunity

Reporting to an EHS Manager , this individual will support the execution, administration, and continuous improvement of safety and occupational health programs across manufacturing operations. The role has a strong safety focus , with minimal emphasis on environmental compliance.

This is a highly visible, shopfloororiented position designed for someone who wants to build depth in manufacturing safety and develop toward future EHS leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Support and help administer occupational safety and health programs
  
• Conduct routine safety inspections, audits, and risk assessments
  
• Assist with OSHA recordkeeping , reporting, and incident investigations
  
• Track trends related to injuries, near misses, and corrective actions
  
• Identify workplace hazards and recommend practical improvements
  
• Assist in maintaining safety policies, procedures, and training materials
  
• Coordinate and deliver safety training to hourly and salaried employees
  
• Partner with production teams to promote a safetyfirst culture
  
• Stay current with federal, state, and local safety regulations
  
• Support safety initiatives across multiple manufacturing locations (limited travel)
  

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, EHS, Environmental Science, or a closely related field
  
• Manufacturing safety experience is required
  
• (Internships, coops, or early professional experience are acceptable)
  
• Foundational knowledge of:
  
• OSHA regulations and compliance
  
• Hazard identification and risk assessments
  
• Incident investigation and safety training
  
• Comfortable working in active manufacturing environments
  
• Ability to communicate effectively with operators, supervisors, and leadership
  

Preferred Experience

• 2-4 years of safety experience in manufacturing or industrial settings
  
• Exposure to machinery, forklifts, lifts, or industrial processes
  
• Experience supporting audits, inspections, and corrective action tracking
  
• Familiarity with ISO or structured safety management systems
  
• Spanish language skills are a plus (not required)
  

Important Clarifications

• This is not a management role
  
• This is not an environmentalonly position
  
• This is a handson, shopfloor safety role , not officeonly
  

Who This Role Is Ideal For

• Recent graduates with manufacturing safety internships or coops
  
• Earlycareer safety professionals ready to expand realworld EHS exposure
  
• Candidates seeking longterm growth into senior safety or EHS leadership
  
• Individuals who prefer being present on the production floor
  

Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria.

Pay Details: $65,000.00 to $80,000.00 per year

Search managed by: Melissa Braaten-Krueger

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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