Environmental Health Safety Specialist

SPECTRAFORCE is hiring a Safety Specialist in Westborough, MA, for an 11-month contract focusing on Dangerous Goods compliance. Responsibilities include developing a document repository, reviewing compliance entries, processing transportation requests, and training staff. Candidates should have a relevant degree and at least one year of EHS experience, with knowledge of OSHA and DOT regulations. The position requires strong communication and analytical skills.
Title: Safety Specialist

Duration: 11 months

Location: Westborough, MA

Shift: M-F 9 am-5 pm

Pay rate starts from: $35/hr. on W2

This role will be a Safety Specialist with a functional area of Dangerous Goods

Job Summary:

Safety Specialist with a focus on Dangerous Goods (DG) compliance to support our safety and logistics operations. This role will play a critical part in developing a dangerous goods document repository, reviewing agile entries to verify DG requirements, processing daily outbound transportation requests, and supporting training development and delivery.

Key Responsibilities:
• Documentation & Auditing
• Develop and maintain an internal dangerous goods document repository
• Review agile entries manually to ensure DG requirements are met
• Identify and report compliance issues, risks, and improvement opportunities through weekly/monthly audits
• Compliance & Communication
• Work with suppliers and 3rd-party logistics vendors to gather compliance documentation and ensure DG classification, labeling, and documentation requirements are fulfilled
• Maintain accurate records to comply with both internal and external regulations ( governing bodies)
• Training & Support
• Assist in developing and delivering training related to DG handling and compliance
• Train and assist Area Managers, team members, and other stakeholders on DG responsibilities and best practices
• Operational Tasks
• Respond to daily outbound transportation requests/approvals
• Perform observations and audits to ensure continued compliance
• Participate in process improvement activities and drive actions to completion
• May support emergency response, hazardous waste management, or related EHS activities depending on site needs

Required Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (Environmental, Safety, Hazmat, etc.)
• Minimum 1 year of professional experience in Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) or a related field
• Working knowledge of OSHA and DOT regulations
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Ability to maintain confidentiality in sensitive matters
• Agile

-Excel / Microsoft office

- Knowledge of dangerous goods

Hazardous waste experience and background

Preferred Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Environmental Health, Safety, or related discipline
• Strong skills in communication, teamwork, analysis, and judgment
• Experience with data analysis, reviewing DG requests, and delivering EHS training
• Background in manufacturing or hazardous materials regulations (e.g., DOT, RCRA, Hazmat)

Leadership Principles in Practice:
• Dive Deep: You analyze details thoroughly and ensure compliance at every level.
• Bias for Action: You take initiative and proactively address potential issues in documentation or safety practices.

Tools & Systems:
• Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel)
• OSHA / DOT Regulations & Reporting Systems