Environmental Health & Safety Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

The Gund Company is seeking an entry-level Environmental Health and Safety Specialist for our Waukesha, WI plant!

Starting salary: $75,000

Location: Waukesha, WI

Years of Experience: 2-4 years

No relocation provided

Help Shape the Safety Culture of a Growing Employee-Owned Company!

At The Gund Company , safety isn't just a compliance requirement. - it's a commitment to our people. We're looking for an Environmental, Health & Safety Coordinator who is passionate about protecting employees, driving continuous improvement, and creating an environment where every team member goes home safely each day.

If you're the type of person who sees opportunities instead of obstacles, enjoys influencing positive change, and wants to make a visible impact across multiple manufacturing locations, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

What You'll Do

In this role, you'll partner with our Regional EHS Manager and plant leadership to strengthen and elevate our safety culture across the organization. You'll be a trusted resource for employees and leaders, helping identify risks before they become incidents while championing programs that make our workplaces safer, healthier, and more efficient.

Your impact will include:

• Driving proactive safety initiatives and employee engagement
• Leading facility safety inspections and identifying improvement opportunities
• Investigating incidents and uncovering root causes to prevent future occurrences
• Analyzing safety trends and helping develop continuous improvement strategies
• Supporting safety reviews for new equipment, processes, and facility changes
• Delivering training and ensuring compliance with OSHA, EPA, and company standards
• Influencing positive behaviors and helping build a culture where safety is everyone's responsibility

What You'll Bring

• Associate degree in Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Health & Safety, or related field, or equivalent experience
• 2-4 years of Environmental Health & Safety Specialist experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment
• Knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and workplace safety regulations
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills
• Experience with hazard identification, risk assessment, and incident investigation

Why Join The Gund Company?

At The Gund Company, you'll have the opportunity to make a real difference while growing your career with a company that invests in its people.

• Competitive compensation
• Profit Sharing Program – Share in the success of the business you help build
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability coverage
•  401(k) with a 50% company match on up to 6% of employee contributions
• Professional development and career advancement opportunities
• Individual Development Plans (IDPs) to support your growth
• Safe, healthy, and team-oriented work environment
• Meaningful work supporting customers and industries around the world

Our Philosophy: Take Care of Each Other. Take Care of the Customer. Take Care of the Business.

If you're ready to play a key role in protecting our employees, improving operations, and helping shape the future of safety at The Gund Company, we'd love to hear from you.

The Gund Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Reasonable accommodation is available for individuals with disabilities applying for the Environmental Health & Safety Specialist role.

Apply today and make an impact that matters.

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