EHS Specialist

The EHS Specialist will assure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local environmental, health, and safety requirements while fostering a strong culture of safety and sustainability within a fast-paced distribution center.

The role will assess and reduce risks to employees, visitors, contractors, equipment, and operations, with particular focus on powered industrial trucks (PIT), forklift traffic, material handling, ergonomics, dock safety, PPE, and contractor safety.

This position partners closely with site leadership and warehouse operations to strengthen safe work practices, prevent injuries, and support reliable customer service.

What will you do?
• Ensure compliance with all EHS policies, OSHA regulations, company safety standards, and applicable federal, state, and local requirements.
• Lead and support key safety programs including powered industrial truck (PIT) safety, ergonomics, material handling, PPE, hazard communication, contractor safety, lockout/tagout, and emergency response.
• Serve as a visible safety partner on the warehouse floor by coaching associates and leaders, reinforcing safe behaviors, and proactively identifying and correcting hazards.
• Manage the PIT safety program, including operator training, certification, evaluations, audits, authorization records, and ongoing compliance monitoring.
• Conduct EHS audits, inspections, risk assessments, and change-management reviews; develop corrective actions and ensure timely, effective resolution of identified risks.
• Investigate workplace incidents, injuries, near misses, and property damage events; determine root causes and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Develop, deliver, and maintain EHS training programs, safety orientations, qualification records, and the site training matrix to ensure compliance and workforce readiness.
• Partner with Operations and Maintenance to ensure material handling equipment, dock systems, facility infrastructure, and work processes are maintained and operated safely.
• Lead emergency preparedness, environmental compliance, waste management, and ISO management system activities while maintaining relationships with regulatory agencies and emergency responders.
• Track and analyze EHS performance metrics, prepare reports for site leadership, and drive continuous improvement initiatives that strengthen safety culture and operational excellence.
• Enforce compliance with EHS Policies, OSHA Standards, WVPP administration, EHS Programs, Schneider Electric Safety Standards, and applicable federal and state regulations throughout the distribution center.

Who will you report to?
DC General Manager

What qualifications will make you successful?
• Bachelor's Degree in environmental science, occupational safety, industrial hygiene, engineering, or a related field,
• 3+ years of EHS experience in a distribution center, warehouse, logistics, manufacturing, or other material-handling environment.
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