Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Specialist

Pretium Packaging is seeking an on-site Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Specialist in Aurora, IL. The role involves supporting safety compliance, conducting audits, and enhancing workplace safety culture in a manufacturing environment. Candidates should have a relevant degree and at least 2 years of EHS experience. Bilingual candidates (Spanish) are preferred. This position focuses on risk reduction, safety training, and emergency preparedness.
Grow boldly with Pretium and Help Build a Safer, Smarter Manufacturing Environment!

Are you enthusiastic about workplace safety and environmental responsibility? Do you enjoy working closely with operations teams to identify risks, improve processes, and create a culture where safety comes first? Join Pretium Packaging at our facility in** Aurora, Illinois **as an on-site Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Specialist. Seeking bilingual candidates; the ability to read, write, and speak Spanish fluently is preferred.

Who We Are

Pretium Packaging, founded in 1992, is a leading supplier of injection-blow molded plastic containers, renowned for our commitment to superior quality, value, and customer service. With 17 manufacturing facilities across North America, we provide innovative packaging solutions that meet the diverse needs of brand owners in the United States and Canada.

**Job Overview: **

We are seeking a hands-on Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Specialist to support safety, compliance, and environmental programs within a dynamic manufacturing environment. In this role, you will be a partner with operations, maintenance, engineering, and leadership teams to ensure safe work practices, reduce risk, and strengthen safety culture across the facility.

This is a position where you can lead safety initiatives, influence culture, and make a real impact.

What You’ll Do

Safety & Regulatory Compliance:

Support and maintain the Pretium Packaging EHS program in compliance with OSHA and environmental regulationsConduct safety audits, inspections, and risk assessments across manufacturing operationsInvestigate incidents, injuries, and near misses to determine root cause and implement corrective actionsMaintain OSHA logs, safety documentation, and compliance recordsReport current/potential issues to the plant leadership and provide potential solutions

Environmental Programs

Support environmental programs including waste management, emissions, stormwater, and chemical handlingMonitor hazardous and non-hazardous waste handling and storageAssist with environmental inspections and regulatory reporting

Safety Training & Culture

Deliver safety training including:- Lockout/TagoutPPE and hazard communicationMachine guardingErgonomics and emergency responseEngage employees in safety initiatives, committees, and continuous improvement efforts
Risk Reduction & Continuous Improvement

Partner with operations to identify hazards associated with:- Plastics processing equipmentRobotics and automationCompressed air systemsMaterial handling and resinsSupport implementation of engineering and administrative safety controlsTrack safety metrics and support improvement initiatives
Emergency Preparedness

Assist with emergency response planning including:- Fire safetyEvacuation proceduresSpill responseMedical emergency coordinationSupport drills and emergency response teams
Education & Experience

You will Be a Good Fit If You Have:

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or related field preferred2+ years of EHS experience in manufacturingExperience in plastics, injection molding, blow molding, or industrial manufacturing is strongly preferredOSHA 30 Certification preferred

Certifications (Preferred)

CHST, ASP, or other professional safety certificationFirst Aid / CPR / AED

Key Skills

Strong knowledge of OSHA and environmental complianceExperience investigating incidents and performing root cause analysisAbility to influence employees and leadership to drive safe work practicesStrong documentation and organizational skillsProficiency with Microsoft Office

Why This Role Matters

In this role, you will help build and strengthen a proactive safety culture where employees feel empowered to identify risks and continuously improve the workplace. Your work will directly support:

Safer operationsRegulatory complianceEnvironmental responsibilityContinuous improvement across manufacturing processes