Position: Environmental, Health & Safety Specialist
Location: Alexandria, VA
The ideal candidate will have hands-on EHS experience in food manufacturing, food processing, cold storage, warehousing, or industrial production, along with strong knowledge of OSHA requirements and practical experience implementing safety programs on the production floor.
The Environmental, Health & Safety Specialist will be responsible for implementing, maintaining, and continuously improving Environmental, Health & Safety programs within a high-volume food manufacturing environment.This position will conduct workplace inspections and risk assessments, support regulatory compliance, investigate incidents, deliver employee training, monitor corrective actions, and promote a strong safety culture throughout the facility.The Specialist will work closely with Production, Sanitation, Maintenance, Quality Assurance, Human Resources, and Site Leadership to identify hazards, implement effective controls, reduce workplace incidents, and drive continuous improvement.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering, Food Science, or a related field.
- Equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered.
- 2–4 years of EHS experience, preferably within:
- Food manufacturing
- Food processing
- Cold storage
- Warehouse operations
- Industrial manufacturing or production
- Working knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and applicable state and local safety/environmental regulations.
Hands-on experience with:
- Safety inspections and audits
- Incident investigations
- Root-cause analysis
- Risk assessments
- Corrective-action management
- Employee safety training
- Understanding of common food-production hazards, including:
- Wet floors
- Hot surfaces
- Sharp tools
- Automated machinery
- Sanitation chemicals
- Forklifts and powered industrial trucks
- Refrigerated and freezer environments
- Repetitive-motion activities
- Lockout/Tagout requirements
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong organizational, analytical, documentation, and problem-solving abilities.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Familiarity with EHS management systems, EHS reporting platforms, or Learning Management Systems (LMS).
Pay: $70,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
