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EHS Lead

Pactiv Evergreen
Bedford, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 11/18/2025 CLOSED ON 12/16/2025

What are the responsibilities and job description for the EHS Lead position at Pactiv Evergreen?

Overview

 

Do you have experience in a manufacturing or warehouse environment and enjoy working in a fast paced environment? We are seeking individuals that want to advance their career and join our great team.

 

 Manufacturing experience preferred! 

 

 Shifts available are below:

 

Shift Schedule:

  • E SHift 7:00 AM- 3:30 PM

Why should you apply?

 

By joining Pactiv Evergreen Packer Team, you will be part of a global leader with endless opportunities for building the career you want!  In addition, as a packer you will receive:

  • 5-days a week
  • Excellent benefits
  • Paid time off
  • Reimbursement up to $80 for steel toe shoes

Compensation:

  • Competitive starting pay rate $21.32-$31.98
  • Eligible for annual & skill-based wage increases
  • Add EXTRA money to your paycheck by referring friends and family
  • Eligible for monthly bonus based upon plant productivity

 

Benefits: 

  • Medical, Dental, Vision
  • Prescription drug coverage
  • 401K with a company match
  • New Hire Wellness Bonus (see plan details)
  • Healthcare and Dependent day care flexible spending accounts
  • Corporate discounts

Responsibilities

 

Responsibilities

 

The site Hourly Safety Lead’s role is to have an active role in the location safety and health programs that lead to injury prevention, compliance improvements, and enhanced employee engagement.

The primary job duties and responsibilities will include improving the injury prevention, employee engagement, and compliance activities at the assigned location

  •  Active participant on all location employee led team projects.
  •  Communicate team projects to peers and location leaders.
  •  Serve as the location Subject Matter Expert on Behavior Based Safety (BBS) and train co-workers on the   BBS Program.
  •  Conduct (when appropriate) Safety Training (Monthly, Refresher, Initial, etc) for peers, new hires, visitors,   and vendors.
  •  Audit On-The-Job Training for gaps. Identify and help correct gaps identified in the On-The-Job Training   programs.
  •  Participate in Tier I and Tier II Sessions. The Safety Lead will have responsibilities for safety board   updates and safety related follow-ups identified during the sessions.
  •  Train leaders and peers on the 1 on 1 Engagements and Near Miss Reporting Programs. Analyze data   generated by existing programs to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
  •  Follow-up on Safety Flashes/Alerts from other locations.
  •  Honor the site specific standard work activities assigned to the Site Safety Lead
  •  Other tasks aligned with the compliance, injury prevention, and employee engagement initiatives.

Safety 

  • Seek to understand and support a safety culture and workplace  
  • Remain aware of surroundings and obtain knowledge of all required PPE for the job  
  • Responsible for following all required safety procedures are for each task you do  
  • Keep work area clean and organized   
  • Report any safety concern, risk, hazard, near miss, or injury immediately to the appropriate supervision on shift  

Quality 

  • Follow all GMP guidelines required by the site and for each work station 
  • Inspect all product passing through the workstation for any possible defects or product concerns 
  • Report any concerns on quality of product immediately to appropriate supervision on shift  

Qualifications

Qualifications include:

 

• Passionate about safety as it relates to employee engagements, compliance, and injury prevention.

• Baseline knowledge of programs such as Lockout Tag out, PPE, Machine Guarding, Forklift Safety, Behavior Based Safety, 1 on 1 Engagements, Employee Led Teams, etc.

• Basic Microsoft skills (outlook, power point, word, etc.).

• Competent in the use of a calculator and ruler/tape measure.

• Proficient in the English Language (read, write, talk).

• Capable of communicating in front of large groups and interacting with peers and site leaders.

• Reliable/Dependable as it relates to completing work assignments.

• Accomplished in coaching peers. Willingness to coach leaders.

• Experience working in an industrial/manufacturing/warehouse environment

 

Working conditions:

• The Safety Lead will primarily work Monday through Friday.

• The Site Safety Lead may need to work on weekends, holidays, or alternative shifts.

• Non-traditional work schedules will be based on location needs or specific situations.

• Non-traditional work schedules will almost always be planned and coordinated in advance.

Physical requirements:

• This position is located in a manufacturing location. This position will have a mix of office activities and shop floor based activities. Physical requirements will include but are not limited to:

• Standing for lengthy periods of time (frequent)

• Sitting for extended periods of time (frequent)

• Climbing up/down stairs/ladders/platforms (occasional)

• Working in a manufacturing environment that includes periods of hot and cold weather, dust, noise above 85 dBA, occasional odors, and moving equipment (frequent)

• Working at ground level (frequent)

• Working outside the manufacturing plant – outside property (occasional)

• Working inside the manufacturing plant (frequent)

• Roof access (occasional)"

 

Pactiv Evergreen is now a part of Novolex. Novolex is a leading manufacturer of food, beverage, and specialty packaging that supports multiple industries, including foodservice, restaurant delivery and carryout, food processing, grocery and retail, and industrial sectors. Our innovative product portfolio is designed to meet the diverse needs of businesses worldwide and the millions of customers they serve. Through continuous investment in research and development, we are committed to engineering more sustainable choices for the future. Our extensive manufacturing network spans North America and Europe, including two world-class plastic film recycling centers. Discover more about Novolex, our 20,000 family members and our commitment to innovation and sustainability at www.novolex.com.

 

Novolex is committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all employment practices, including but not limited to, selection, hiring, promotion, transfer, and compensation to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to age, race, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, handicap or disability, genetics, citizenship status, service member or veteran status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law. Any individual, who because of his or her disability, needs an accommodation in connection with an aspect of the Company’s application process should contact hrcompliance@novolex.com.

 

Novolex is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are subject to a drug test (excluding THC*/marijuana/cannabis) and background check at the time of offer. * THC testing ONLY when such testing is required by law.

 

 All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines and applicable laws.

 

Pactiv Evergreen employees are subject to post-hire drug and alcohol testing in accordance with company policies. 

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