Job Description
BENEFITS
Competitive Medical, Dental, & Vision packages
Employer paid basic life policy with competitive buy-up options
Disability insurance
401(k) with employer match
SUMMARY OF DUTIES
The Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Specialist supports the company’s health, safety, and environmental programs to ensure compliance with OSHA, DOT, and other applicable regulations. This role focuses on day-to-day safety activities including employee training, facility inspections, recordkeeping, and assisting with incident investigations. The EHS Specialist works closely with HR, Operations, and Safety leadership to promote a safe workplace and reinforce a culture of accountability.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Additional duties, which are necessary to carry out the function of the EHS Specialist, may be assigned and are incorporated by reference into this job description.
Conduct routine safety inspections and audits of warehouses and facilities; report hazards and follow up on corrective actions.
Assist in the delivery of training sessions on safety topics such as accident prevention, emergency response, PPE use, hazard communication, and bloodborne pathogens.
Support accident/incident investigations by gathering details, documenting findings, and assisting with root cause analysis.
Partner with HR to provide incident documentation and coordinate follow-up for workers’ compensation cases.
Maintain accurate safety and compliance records, training logs, and regulatory reports.
Track leading and lagging indicators of safety performance and provide reports to supervisors and management.
Serve as a point of contact for employee safety questions and promote awareness of company safety policies and expectations.
Participate in emergency preparedness activities including drills and response procedures.
Research and share updates on OSHA, DOT, and industry requirements as directed by management.
REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES
Extensive knowledge of company safety policies and applicable Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards;
Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
Ability to conduct training;
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail;
Strong supervisory and leadership skills;
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software;
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Bachelor’s degree in Health and Safety, Environmental Health, or related field preferred;
Health and safety certification required;
One year of related experience preferred;
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This position does not have any direct supervisory responsibilities.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands of this job include strenuous mental activities related to instructing personnel and some physical activity. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, climb steps or ramps, talk, hear, and use hands to finger, handle or feel. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The employee may lift 20-40 pounds when needed and occasionally lift 50 to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will normally work in an office environment and will frequent warehouses. The noise level of the work environment is usually low to moderate.
AT-WILL EMPLOYMENT
All employees of the Company are employees’ at-will and, as such, are free to resign at any time without reason. The Company, likewise, retains the right to terminate an employee’s employment at any time with or without reason or notice. Nothing contained in the Employee Handbook, or any document provided to the employee is intended to be, nor should it be, construed as a guarantee that employment or any benefit will be continued for any period. Any salary figures provided to an employee in annual or monthly terms are stated for the sake of convenience or to facilitate comparisons and are not intended and do not create an employment contract for any specific period.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT POLICY
Imperial Trading Co., LLC hiring and employment practices are based on job qualifications, performance, and/or conduct without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, height, weight, disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.
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