Job Title: Safety and Environmental Compliance Officer
Location: Waterloo, IA
Salary: $60-90K plus bonus
Job Summary: The Environmental Health Safety Specialist role involves assisting the Corporate EPA and Safety Coordinator in overseeing and maintaining safety, health, industrial hygiene, and housekeeping programs at the Iowa facility. This includes developing and implementing safety, ergonomic, and health programs, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local guidelines, and coordinating environment, fire safety, and security protocols.
Job Responsibilities:
- Assist in refining plant safety programs, processes, policies, and procedures.
- Ensure regulatory compliance with federal and state safety agencies.
- Coordinate monitoring and testing of work environment issues.
- Conduct investigations of workplace accidents and incidents.
- Compile reports on root causes and recommend corrective actions.
- Perform safety audits and identify potential hazards.
- Conduct routine safety walks and engage with employees to promote safety.
- Maintain safety-related records and input data into management systems.
- Assist in developing and delivering safety training programs.
- Work closely with the EPA/Safety Coordinator and safety team.
- Act as a liaison between manufacturing staff and safety management.
- Participate in emergency response procedures and provide support during emergencies.
- Assist with environmental matters such as air quality and hazardous materials.
Education & Experience:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Health and Safety, Safety Management, or related field preferred.
- Prior experience in safety, health, and environmental disciplines.
- Knowledge of plant safety policies, programs, and procedures.
- Familiarity with federal, state, and local safety and environmental laws.
- Strong commitment to safety and understanding of manufacturing processes.