Job details Posted 01 October 2026 Salary USD Negotiable Start date 30 November 2026 Salary Range

USD 62000 - 95000

per Year Location Waxahachie Job type Permanent Discipline Engineering and Project Management , Industrial Manufacturing Reference 170439 Job Function Health & Safety Specialist Job description

Title:

EHS Specialist Location:

Waxahachie, TX Industry:

Foam cup manufacturing

Type of Employment :

Direct hire/Full time Summary Coordinates, maintains, trains and provides oversight of environmental, health and safety (EHS) programs at a plant

Responsibilities:

Follow and commit to meet Key Performance Indicators (KPI's) for safety, quality, production, efficiency, and service requirements Follow practices and processes intended to provide safe products that comply with appropriate laws and regulations, meet the company quality standards Follow and commit to safety and GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) Assist EHS Manager in administering EHS programs Assist in developing training and ergonomic programs Deliver EHS training and new hire orientations for one or more of the following: lock out / tag out (LOTO), fire prevention, hazard communications, confined space entry, hearing conservation, EHS policies and procedures, or other training programs Assist in safety incident investigations, including root cause analysis and corrective action Conduct inspections and audits, identify opportunities to improve, and make recommendations to improve or eliminate unsafe conditions or practices Track and maintain appropriate documentation, and complete reports Collaborate with local Human Resources Manager in the administration of Worker's Compensation and Early Return to Work Program Coordinate all hazardous and non-hazardous waste storage, handling, and disposal Ensure procurement of proper EHS supplies including PPE May communicate directly with regulatory agencies Qualifications Demonstration of minimum proficiency with the English language in order to ensure effective new hire training and on-going communications about safety and quality issues BS degree in Environmental, Occupational Health and Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering or other science field, OR Associate degree in Environmental, Occupational Health and Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering or other science field with two years of related experience, OR High School diploma or equivalent with four (4) years of related experience Ability to utilize and train employees on technology, processes and procedures Excellent verbal and written skills necessary in order to communicate intricate job-related processes Strong written communication skills demonstrating the ability to prepare outlines, reports, letters, and any other supplemental materials in a clear and concise manner Experience using Microsoft Office, including the ability to modify basic reports, documents and spreadsheets in MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint and SharePoint Ability to observe, follow, understand, and evaluate processes demonstrated and other workplace procedures Demonstration of minimum proficiency with the English language in order to ensure effective new hire training and on-going communications about safety and quality issues Strong attention to detail and accuracy Organizational skills including the ability to prioritize workload to meet deadlines Ability to effectively manage and execute multiple tasks, projects and priorities Prior experience in handling compliance issues, OSHA/EPA programs, regulatory reviews, permit preparation, reporting and record keeping preferred Experience in evaluating/interpreting OSHA, EPA and DOT regulations and NFPA, ANSI, ASTM, ASME, BOMA and BOCA standards preferred Experience with Federal, State and local Worker's Compensation law and prior experience establishing proactive Ergonomics Program preferred Experience in a manufacturing environment, preferred Paper converting, chemical/plastics processing and packaging industrial experience, preferred Professional Engineer (PE), Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM), Certified Safety Professional (ASP/CSP) or Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) certification, preferred