Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Specialist

Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Specialist About Kari-Out® Kari-Out® supports food on the go with a diverse portfolio of products for the food service industry, including packaging, tableware, sauces, wipes, and ingredients. Since the 1970s, we have built a strong reputation for delivering high-quality products while maintaining a commitment to sustainable practices, serving both independent and national foodservice distributors. Founded in 1964, Kari-Out is a family-owned company with extensive experience in food production and takeout packaging. Today, we employ hundreds of team members across multiple locations nationwide, operating over 1 million square feet of facility space. As we continue to grow, we remain focused on innovation, product excellence, and strong partnerships. Our success is driven by our people and our commitment to meeting the evolving needs of our customers. If you're looking to join a collaborative environment that challenges the status quo and prioritizes customer success, we encourage you to apply. About the Role We are currently seeking a skilled Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Specialist to join our team, supporting two of our New Jersey sites , with a primary office based in Totowa, New Jersey . The EHS Specialist plays a critical role in maintaining a safe, healthy, and environmentally compliant workplace across our manufacturing and warehouse operations. This position is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining programs and procedures to ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations, with a strong emphasis on OSHA reporting and workplace safety standards. Responsibilities Deliver initial and refresher safety training across both facilities, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), Hazard Communication, chemical safety, slip/trip/fall prevention, PPE usage, hearing conservation, emergency evacuation, and environmental compliance Lead incident investigations, including root cause analysis for accidents, injuries, and near misses Res #J-18808-Ljbffr Soldiers of Earth