Safety Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

TRC Talent Solutions has partnered with a leading manufacturer in the construction equipment industry to hire an Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Specialist to join their team!

About This Role

You’ll act as a self-motivated, individual contributor in safety and EHS, with a focus on manufacturing processes and ergonomic assessments powered by AI-enhanced procedure software.

• Location: Griffin, GA (Onsite)

• Role Type :  Contract to Hire 

What You'll Be Doing

• Identify and assess common safety, health, and environmental hazards in manufacturing operations.

• Conduct ergonomic assessments using AI-based procedure software to reduce workplace strain and injury risk.

• Develop and deliver EHS training tailored to facility needs and regulatory requirements.

• Audit and evaluate safety programs, ensuring compliance with Caterpillar standards, OSHA regulations, and Lawson local requirements where applicable.

• Track, analyze, and report safety performance trends; recommend corrective or improvement actions as needed.

• Support safety culture initiatives such as Human & Organizational Performance (HOP), continuous improvement projects, and leadership development 

• Collaborate cross-functionally to integrate safety and ergonomics seamlessly into manufacturing workflows.

• Lead incident investigations and root cause analysis, focusing on ergonomic-related incidents.

What We Are Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Environmental Health & Safety, or a related technical field.

• Experience in manufacturing environments with a strong grasp of facility safety practices and ergonomics.

• Demonstrated ability to conduct ergonomic assessments—especially using AI or advanced software tools.

• Solid understanding of regulatory frameworks (e.g., OSHA) and experience implementing EHS policies 

• Excellent analytical skills, critical thinking, and problem-solving ability.

• Strong interpersonal communication skills, capable of influencing across all levels of the organization.

• Self-starter with minimal supervision and keen attention to detail.

TRC Talent Solutions is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. At TRC, we take pride in fulfilling our opportunity to add value to our clients' businesses as their staffing partner while connecting talented professionals with opportunities to grow their careers.