Environmental Health & Safety ( EHS) Specialist
Job Description
Sussex, WI, USA
Why Join Pregis?
Pregis is in the packaging business to protect what matters. We are committed to providing our customers and employees sustainable growth through purpose-driven innovation and customer-centric packaging solutions. If you are looking for a company that is thriving across various high growth industries and is innovative, customer focused, high integrity, believes in strong teamwork and collaboration, Pregis is the company for you. Check out the Pregis Purpose to learn how sustainability and social responsibility is at the very core of our company DNA.
Environmental Health & Safety Specialist
Location: Sussex, WI (Supports Sussex and Elkhorn, WI Facilities)
Travel: Up to 25% Local and Regional Travel
Pay: Competitive pay based on experience
Join Pregis and Grow Your Career
Pregis is committed to creating a safe, healthy, and environmentally responsible workplace while investing in the development and growth of our employees. Join a team where safety is at the center of everything we do.
Position Summary
We are seeking an experienced Environmental Health & Safety Specialist to lead safety, health, and environmental programs supporting our Sussex and Elkhorn facilities. This role is responsible for driving a Safety-First culture, ensuring regulatory compliance, reducing workplace risk, supporting employee well-being, and partnering with site leadership to continuously improve EHS performance.
Why Join Pregis?
- Competitive Pay
- Comprehensive Benefits Package
- Career Growth and Advancement Opportunities
- Training and Professional Development Programs
- Safety-Focused Culture
- Stable and Growing Manufacturing Organization
- Opportunity to Make a Direct Impact on Employee Safety and Environmental Compliance
Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
- Promote a Safety-First culture through employee engagement, accountability, and continuous safety improvement initiatives
- Partner with site leadership, managers, and supervisors to support safety programs and ensure compliance across operations
- Develop, implement, and maintain EHS programs, policies, procedures, and training programs
- Lead new employee safety orientation and onboarding activities
- Conduct and maintain Job Safety Analyses (JSAs) and Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs)
- Manage workers’ compensation claims and safety compliance programs
- Lead incident reporting, investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective action implementation
- Maintain EHS records, logs, permits, and regulatory documentation
- Manage hazardous waste handling, storage, disposal, and regulatory reporting requirements
- Ensure Safety Data Sheets (SDS) are maintained and review new materials for compliance and safety risks
- Conduct safety audits, inspections, and compliance assessments while driving continuous improvement initiatives
- Support emergency response activities and provide first aid guidance when necessary
- Utilize safety metrics and audit findings to identify trends and implement preventative measures
- Collaborate with leadership to monitor EHS performance and support organizational safety goals
Job Requirements
Required Qualifications
- Minimum 3 years of Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment
- Strong knowledge of OSHA, EPA, NFPA, PSM, and RMP regulations
- Experience developing, implementing, and managing EHS programs and compliance initiatives
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence at all levels of the organization
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
- Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding employee matters, investigations, and company processes
- Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
- Ability to travel locally and regionally as needed
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Industrial Hygiene, or a related field
- Experience managing workers' compensation programs and safety compliance systems
- Experience leading safety audits, risk assessments, and incident investigations
- Manufacturing industry experience preferred
Physical Requirements
- Frequent walking throughout manufacturing and warehouse environments
- Ability to stand, bend, reach, and climb stairs as needed
- Ability to access production areas and work around operating equipment safely
- Occasional lifting of up to 25 pounds
- Ability to travel between Sussex and Elkhorn facilities
Physical Requirements
- Frequent walking throughout manufacturing and warehouse environments
- Ability to stand, bend, reach, and climb stairs as needed
- Ability to access production areas and work around operating equipment safely
- Occasional lifting of up to 25 pounds
- Ability to travel between Sussex and Elkhorn facilities
