Environmental Health Safety Specialist

Our client, a leading food manufacturing company , is looking to hire an Environmental, Health & Safety Specialist/Trainer in Oak Creek, WI . Pay Rate Range: $24.00 - 26.52/hour Responsibilities: Conduct safety training for new hires, employees, and supervisors. Maintain accurate electronic and physical safety training records. Lead and facilitate Safety Committee meetings. Conduct workplace inspections, safety surveys, and audits. Support hazard identification, risk assessments, and continuous safety improvements. Manage Return-to-Work and light-duty programs. Support initiatives to reduce workplace injuries and workers' compensation claims. Conduct training on Hazard Communication, Bloodborne Pathogens, PPE, LOTO, Confined Space Entry, and Emergency Action Plans. Audit safety programs, including LOTO, PPE, machine guarding, conveyor safety, and industrial hazards. Identify and help eliminate unsafe conditions, work practices, and hazardous exposures. Maintain inspection records for life-safety equipment. Translate safety documents and communications between English and Spanish. Analyze safety data and identify trends related to workplace hazards and incidents. Partner with operations and other departments to resolve safety concerns and implement improved procedures. Manage the emergency clinic and support first aid response. Requirements: High school diploma or equivalent required. Associate's or bachelor's degree in safety, Environmental Studies, Occupational Health & Safety, or a related field preferred. 2+ years of safety-related work experience required. 3+ years of EHS experience preferred. Manufacturing experience preferred. Experience with conveyor safety and machine guarding is a plus. Bilingual in Spanish and English required. Strong written and verbal communication and presentation skills. Excellent organizational, analytical, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision. Ability to work outside normal business hours when required for urgent safety matters. Ability to travel within the U.S. and Canada as needed. Must maintain a current passport. Preferred certifications include GSP, ASP, or CRSP. ABOUT US: PrideNow is Pride Global's light industrial staffing organization, a distinguished division within the Pride Global umbrella. Aligned with the overarching mission of Pride Global, we specialize in delivering top-tier human resources and workforce solutions to the light industrial industry. Leveraging the strength of our global network, PrideNow is dedicated to empowering diversity, ensuring compliance, and driving unparalleled success for businesses. As part of the Pride Global family, we bring forth a commitment to excellence and a comprehensive approach to meeting the unique staffing needs of our clients worldwide. Welcome to PrideNow, where our local expertise seamlessly integrates into the global excellence of Pride Global, shaping a future of dynamic workforce solutions. BENEFITS DISCLOSURE: Pride Global and its affiliates - including Russell Tobin, Pride Health, and Pride Now - offer eligible employees comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), a 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, identity theft protection, legal support, auto and home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with some preferred vendors. EEO STATEMENT: As a certified minority-owned business, Pride Global and its affiliates - including Russell Tobin, Pride Health, and Pride Now - are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, or other characteristics. Fair Chance Employment: PrideGlobal and its affiliates are a Fair Chance employer. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local Fair Chance laws and ordinances, including, the California Fair Chance Act and all applicable local Fair Chance ordinances. Accommodations: We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of this role, please contact us. Only applicable for San Francisco Candidates: Under the San Francisco Lactation in the Workplace Ordinance, we will provide written notice of lactation accommodation rights, and this notice will automatically be given upon hiring, any inquiry of parental leave or lactation accommodation.