EHS Specialist

Do you consider yourself an agent of change? Do you like compliance and structure? Are you driven to master your EHS knowledge base?Are you inquisitive and detail oriented? Do you handle shifting priorities with ease and complete assignments on target?Have we got the position for you!

Wis-Pak Inc. is a leader in the manufacturing and distribution of Pepsi-Cola and other widely recognized beverages, and is currently seeking a Facility Environmental Health and Safety Specialist at its production facility in Watertown, Wisconsin. Watertown is a city of approximately 25K residents located on the beautiful Rock River. Watertown is located within 1 hour drive to both Madison and Milwaukee which enables residents to take advantage of all the larger cities have to offer. Wisconsin itself offers many great outdoor activities and a fabulous location to build a family lifestyle. 

Wis-Pak, Inc. has experienced significant growth over the years and has added multiple locations throughout the United States as well as new lines for this location. We provide a safe and clean work environment for our employees as well as competitive wages and excellent benefits such as health, dental, vision, accident, critical illness, short and long disability insurance, 401k, profit sharing, bonus potential, paid holidays, free uniforms, generous paid time off (vacation), and employee discounts on our products.

Please visit us at www.wis-pak.com for more information on our company and to apply.

JOB DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS(Note: The job functions relate to the job, not the individual)

• Maintain compliant process safety management program
• Monitor and maintains EHS Compliance
• Complete Tier II, stormwater, and wastewater reporting
• Manage industrial Hazardous and Non-Hazardous waste
• Interact with all employees in a cooperative and effective manner
• Ensure accuracy and legal compliance of all EHS programs, maintain all necessary documents, and perform necessary analysis to make viable suggestions for improvements in the current programs or systems
• Conducts thorough and effective incident investigations to include root cause analysis, providing recommendations for solutions and prevention of future accidents
• Coordinate with Director of Environmental Health, Safety, and Security and Engineering Director on all design and construction of new equipment, facilities, and processes to ensure safe and ergonomically sound working environments
• Actively participate as Chairperson of the Safety Committee
• Assist in the development of EHS training programs and conduct all safety training for employees
• Maintain up to date knowledge on all safety Department of Transportation (DOT) and environmental laws and regulations
• Maintain all safety equipment and first aid supplies
• Provide timely reports to facility staff and executive management

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Bachelor's degree in safety field preferred and/or equivalent experience, education and training that provides the preferred knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of this position
• CPR/AED/First Aid Certified, Instructor Certification preferred
• Three (3) to five (5) years of experience in safety REQUIRED
• Working knowledge and effective ability to train on safety codes, OSHA regulations, EPA, health regulations, hazardous material, and emergency preparedness
• Knowledgeable in the applications of government regulations
• Must be able to coordinate and respond to local, state, and federal regulatory agencies
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
• Must have very strong organizational and communication skills
• A high degree of confidentiality, efficiency, and professionalism
• Ability to focus on multiple projects while meeting deadlines
• Ability to work off shifts as needed
• Must meet Pre-employment background check

BENEFITS

• Relocation Package
• Health, Life, Vision and Dental Insurance
• Generous PTO Policies
• 401k with company match and immediate vesting
• Profit Sharing
• Bonus
• Paid Holidays, Bereavement and Jury Duty
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Free Uniforms 
• Discounted product 
• Promotional Opportunities 

All offers of employment contingent upon passing a background check.

Wis-Pak, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer