Safety & Compliance Specialist

Job Responsibilities

• Manufacturing experience required.
• Support the development and implementation of workplace safety programs to prevent accidents, injuries, and reduce workers’ compensation costs.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, DOT HazMat, EPA, and applicable federal, state, and local safety and environmental regulations.
• Oversee hazardous materials handling, labeling, packaging, storage, transportation, and shipping documentation.
• Maintain Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and support Hazard Communication (HazCom) programs.
• Assist with wastewater management, hazardous waste disposal, and environmental compliance.
• Conduct safety inspections, audits, incident investigations, and root cause analyses; recommend corrective actions.
• Develop and deliver employee safety training, including chemical safety, HazMat handling, emergency response, and workplace hazard awareness.
• Maintain safety and environmental records, regulatory reports, and compliance documentation.
• Identify workplace hazards and collaborate with management to implement safety improvements.
• Support fire prevention, emergency preparedness, and other EHS initiatives.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of related EHS experience; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Knowledge of OSHA standards, DOT HazMat regulations (49 CFR), and environmental compliance requirements.
• Experience with SDS management, HazCom programs, hazardous materials, and waste management preferred.
• Strong communication, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to provide safety training, respond to emergencies, and work effectively across all levels of an organization.
• Willingness to travel domestically up to 10%.
• GSP, CSP, DOT HazMat training, First Aid/CPR/AED, or OSHA instructor credentials are a plus.
• Bilingual skills are an advantage.