Hse Specialist

Job Title: HSE Specialist Job Description

Serve as a pivotal contact and on-site resource for Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) support. This role involves conducting observations, assessments, and managing non-routine work permits.

Responsibilities

• Conduct risk assessments, hazard analyses, and ergonomic assessments.

• Perform regular HSE audits and inspections at the site, and develop corrective and preventive actions.

• Manage and execute site HSE training sessions for employees and management.

• Maintain enterprise Environmental, Health & Safety data management systems.

• Analyze HSE and Sustainability data to provide insights and suggestions for improving systems and processes.

• Develop and publish HSE metrics scorecards and reports on a weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.

• Support site supervisors in investigating HSE incidents, and lead the investigation process when necessary.

• Maintain HSE records to ensure compliance with corporate policies and regulatory requirements, including OSHA logs, training records, and inspection reports.

• Promote a World Class HSE Culture through employee engagement, behavior-based safety programs, and leading Site Safety Committees.

• Perform other duties as directed by the HSE Manager.

Essential Skills

• Health & safety expertise

• Root cause failure analysis and safety investigations

• Environmental safety knowledge

• Experience with OSHA regulations and incident investigations

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office

• Experience with Root Cause Analysis (e.g., 5Y, Fishbone)

• Understanding of Lock Out Tag Out procedures

• Behavior-based safety and preventative safety practices

• Ability to build a safety culture with front-line workers

• Experience with audits and hazardous waste management

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience as a safety professional (experience in food industry not required)

• Understanding of OSHA and EPA regulations at both state and federal levels

• Ability to interpret state and federal regulations for facility compliance

• Proven ability to drive process improvements and maintain regulatory compliance

• Knowledge of consensus standards such as ANSI and systems like ISO is a plus

Why Work Here?

Join a company that offers career growth opportunities and competitive benefits, including Medical, Dental, & Vision coverage, 401(k) matching, Paid Vacation, and Holidays. Benefit from an Employee Education Tuition Reimbursement Program. Be part of a continuous improvement plan that focuses on enhancing the safety culture within the plant.

Work Environment

This position is within a Food Manufacturing Plant operating 24/7. The role requires being 'on call' for any safety incidents. The schedule is flexible, typically Monday through Friday, with hours varying but generally following a 7 AM to 4 PM framework.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Affton, MO.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $60000.00 - $90000.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Irca Group offers career growth opportunities as well as competitive compensation and benefits: Medical, Dental, & Vision, 401(k) matching, Paid Vacation, and Holidays, Employee Education Tuition Reimbursement Program

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Affton, MO.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 20, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Affton,MO.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.