EH&S Specialist

Medline Industries, LP is hiring an EH&S Specialist in Uxbridge, MA. The role involves leading Employee Health and Safety programs across two facilities, developing safety initiatives, conducting incident investigations, and ensuring compliance with safety training. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and at least 2 years of EHS experience. The position requires up to 30% travel to another facility in Connecticut.
Job Summary

Under general supervision, responsible for leading the implementation of Employee Health and Safety programs, policies, management systems and strategies in support of two facilities in the region.

Responsibilities

Job Description
• Partner with local leadership to develop and maintain compliant safety programs and audit processes and programs
• Develop and implement safety initiatives to reduce the frequency of EHS incidents and claims at locations
• Support facilities in conducting incident investigations
• Assist in ensuring regulatory and safety training is completed and lead training sessions
• Lead Safety Committee teams and meetings
• Partner with HR and Workers Compensation representatives for claim follow-up
• Complete annual regulatory reporting (environmental and safety) on behalf of locations as needed and maintain regulatory documents (environmental, safety)
• Assist in administration of hazardous material management and corporate responsibility
• Prepare reports and communications related to EHS

Requirements
• Bachelor’s Degree in Safety, Environmental Health, Business or a related field
• At least 2 years of experience in Environmental, Health, and Safety with a Bachelor's degree or 10 years of experience in Environmental, Health and Safety without Bachelor's degree
• Proficient using Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Experience applying OSHA 10, OSHA 30, and environmental and safety regulations
• Position requires exposure to the environmental/atmospheric conditions: Indoor conditions, cold/hot temperature changes, wet, noise, vibration, fumes, odors, dust and mechanical / electrical / chemical hazards
• Position requires travel up to 30% of the time for business purposes to another facility in Connecticut

Preferred Qualifications
• Current First Aid, CPR, Bloodborne Pathogens and/or AED certification
• EHS related training/certifications (OSHA 10hr, OSHA 30hr, ASP, CSP, CIH)
• Experience applying Safety and Environmental Regulations and Compliance management
• Bilingual in English and Spanish.

Medline Industries, LP, and its subsidiaries, offer a competitive total rewards package, continuing education & training, and tremendous potential with a growing worldwide organization.

The Anticipated Salary Range For This Position

$73,840.00 - $107,120.00 Annual

The actual salary will vary based on applicant’s location, education, experience, skills, and abilities. This role is bonus and/or incentive eligible. Medline will not pay less than the applicable minimum wage or salary threshold.

Our benefit package includes health insurance, life and disability, 401(k) contributions, paid time off, etc., for employees working 30 or more hours per week on average. For a more comprehensive list of our benefits please click here. For roles where employees work less than 30 hours per week, benefits include 401(k) contributions as well as access to the Employee Assistance Program, Employee Resource Groups and the Employee Service Corp.

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Medline Industries, LP is an equal opportunity employer. Medline evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability/handicap status or any other legally protected characteristic.