EHS Specialist

Saranac, MI
Full Time
Mid Level
Position Summary:
The Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Specialist is responsible for supporting and promoting a safe, compliant, and environmentally responsible workplace. This role partners with leadership and team members to implement safety programs, ensure regulatory compliance, investigate incidents, and drive a culture of continuous safety improvement across assigned locations with regular local travel between sites.

Responsibilities:

  • Adhere to Herbruck’s biosecurity protocols for multi-site travel.
  • Implement & support company EHS policies, procedures, and programs, including continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Conduct safety audits, inspections, & risk assessments.
  • Identify hazards & recommend corrective & preventive actions.
  • Lead/assist incident investigations, root-cause analysis, and corrective action tracking
  • Support injury management, workers’ compensation, and return-to-work programs.
  • Monitor safety metrics & prepare reports.
  • EHS training, including the ability to operate powered industrial equipment and provide operator training.
  • Maintain required documentation, logs, permits, and records (OSHA 300, inspections, training records, etc.) in an audit-ready manner; support regulatory inspections as needed.
  • Promote employee engagement in safety programs, committees, and initiatives.
  • Support EHS program development and continuous improvement.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Additional duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s degree in environmental health & safety, Occupational Safety, or related field, or equivalent experience.
  • 1-3 years of EHS, safety, or compliance experience.
  • Working knowledge of OSHA regulations & safety management systems.
  • Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to work independently.
  • Valid driver’s license and ability to travel between sites
  • Does not own or maintain regular contact with birds, pigs, cattle, sheep, goats, or unprocessed eggs.

Physical Demands:

  • Ability to walk & stand for extended periods of time.
  • Ability to lift up to 25 pounds as needed.
  • Ability to climb ladders and work at height.
  • Ability to work in operational environments.

Benefits Highlights:

  • Competitive wages & PTO
  • Free Wellness Clinic
  • Premium Free Health Care option.
  • 401(k) match.
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