Safety Specialist

Job Title: Environmental Health and Safety Specialist

Pay Rate: 80,000-110,000-Year

Shift:

• A Shift - Sun, Mon, Tues, every other Wed 6:30 AM - 6:30 PM

• D Shift - Thur, Fri, Sat, every other Wed 6:30 PM - 6:30 AM

Location : Desoto, KS

Job Description

This role focuses on supporting and enhancing environmental health and safety programs within a highly regulated manufacturing environment. The Environmental Health and Safety Specialist monitors workplace conditions, supports compliance with regulatory requirements, and promotes a strong safety culture across all shifts. The position requires a hands-on professional who can conduct inspections, support incident investigations, deliver safety training, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to reduce risk and improve safety performance.

Responsibilities

• Support the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of occupational health and safety programs in a manufacturing or similarly regulated environment.

• Conduct regular safety inspections, audits, and risk assessments to identify hazards, evaluate controls, and recommend corrective actions.

• Assist with incident investigations, including root cause analysis, documentation of findings, and tracking of corrective and preventive actions.

• Support contractor safety activities by helping ensure contractors understand and follow site safety requirements and procedures.

• Develop and deliver safety training on topics such as OSHA requirements, hazard recognition, safe work practices, and emergency response.

• Assist with workplace hazard and exposure monitoring activities, including data collection, evaluation, and communication of findings.

• Apply working knowledge of OSHA regulations and applicable industry standards to help maintain compliance and support safe operations.

• Collaborate effectively with operations, maintenance, engineering, and other functions to integrate safety into daily activities and projects.

• Use strong analytical and problem-solving skills to interpret safety data, identify trends, and support informed decision-making.

• Prepare and maintain accurate safety records, reports, and documentation in alignment with regulatory and internal requirements.

• Participate in or support safety committees, cross-functional improvement initiatives, and compliance assessments as needed.

• Provide safety-related guidance to employees and contractors, reinforcing a culture of fairness, honesty, teamwork, continuous improvement, and adaptability.

• Support emergency response activities, including being available outside normal business hours when needed.

• Contribute to ongoing improvement of safety processes by identifying opportunities, sharing best practices, and supporting implementation of changes.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, or equivalent relevant work experience in lieu of formal education.

• At least 2 years of occupational health and safety experience in manufacturing, industrial, construction, commissioning, or similarly regulated environments.

• Demonstrated experience supporting safety programs, inspections, audits, risk assessments, incident investigations, corrective actions, and contractor safety activities.

• Working knowledge of OSHA regulations and applicable industry standards such as ANSI, NEC, ACGIH, and NIOSH.

• Experience developing or delivering safety training and supporting workplace hazard and exposure monitoring activities.

• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to evaluate data and support informed decision-making.

• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with multiple functions and stakeholders.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

• Ability to support emergency response activities outside normal business hours as needed.

• Working-level knowledge of the English language, including reading, writing, and speaking.

• Alignment with core principles such as contribution to society, fairness and honesty, cooperation and team spirit, continuous improvement, courtesy and humility, adaptability, and gratitude.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health and Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Science, or a related field.

• Associate Safety Professional (ASP), Certified Safety Professional (CSP), or active pursuit of a professional safety certification.

• Occupational safety certifications and training such as OSHA 30-Hour, HAZWOPER, First Aid/CPR, ISO-related training, Lockout/Tagout, Electrical Safety, and Respiratory Protection/Fit Testing.

• 4 or more years of occupational health and safety experience in manufacturing, industrial, construction, commissioning, or similarly regulated environments.

• Familiarity with lithium-ion battery manufacturing, chemical handling, or other high-hazard operations.

• Working knowledge of ISO frameworks, industrial hygiene, ergonomics, and occupational exposure assessment principles.

• Experience supporting audits, inspections, compliance assessments, safety committees, or cross-functional improvement initiatives.

• Experience using EHS management systems and working with consultants, contractors, and regulatory agencies.

• Familiarity with lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies.

• Experience with advanced OSHA safety training such as OSHA 500 or similar is highly valued.

Why Work Here?

You will join an organization that places safety, integrity, and continuous improvement at the center of its culture. The company values contribution to society, fairness, honesty, teamwork, adaptability, and gratitude, creating an environment where your ideas and efforts truly matter. You will have the opportunity to deepen your expertise in a modern, highly regulated manufacturing setting while working with supportive cross-functional teams. The role offers stable full-time hours, clear expectations, and the chance to grow your career through exposure to advanced safety programs, certifications, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Work Environment

The position is based in a clean, climate-controlled manufacturing environment that emphasizes safety and operational excellence. Two 12-hour rotating shifts are available: a day shift (A Shift: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, and every other Wednesday from 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM) and a night shift (D Shift: Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and every other Wednesday from 6:30 PM to 6:30 AM), with one hire planned for each shift and a particular urgency for the night shift. The role is structured for approximately 40 hours per week, using a compressed work schedule to provide extended periods of time off between shift rotations. You will work with modern safety tools, EHS management systems, and standard office software such as Microsoft Office Suite while engaging directly on the production floor and in support areas. The facility maintains a professional atmosphere where appropriate safety attire and personal protective equipment are used as required for specific tasks and areas.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Overland Park, KS.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $38.46 - $53.00/hr.

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.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Overland Park, KS.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 27, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Overland Park,KS.

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.