Environmental Health, Safety, and Security Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Environmental Health, Safety & Security (EHSS) Specialist

Location: Dayton, NJ Employment Type: Direct Hire Salary: $65,000–$75,000 annually Schedule: Monday–Friday, onsite (typically 8:00 AM–4:00 PM or 8:30 AM–5:00 PM; occasional schedule flexibility required to support 1st or 2nd shift operations)

Position Overview

We are seeking an Environmental Health, Safety & Security (EHSS) Specialist to support and continuously improve environmental, health, safety, and security programs at our Dayton, NJ facility. This role is responsible for ensuring regulatory compliance, promoting a strong safety culture, supporting environmental and security initiatives, and partnering with site leadership to maintain a safe and secure workplace.

Key Responsibilities

• Support EHSS programs to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Maintain environmental compliance programs, including EPA, RCRA, Clean Air Act, permits, reporting, and inspections.
• Manage hazardous and non-hazardous waste programs, environmental metrics, and reporting activities.
• Conduct workplace inspections, hazard assessments, job safety analyses, and safety audits.
• Coordinate and deliver EHS training, including OSHA topics, PPE, ergonomics, emergency response, and Lockout/Tagout (LOTO).
• Investigate incidents, injuries, and near misses; perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
• Support ergonomic assessments and workplace injury prevention initiatives.
• Manage safety equipment, emergency supplies, and emergency preparedness programs.
• Assist with site security activities, including access control, visitor management, CCTV monitoring, and C-TPAT compliance.
• Maintain EHSS policies, SOPs, emergency action plans, and training records.
• Participate in audits, inspections, safety committees, and employee engagement initiatives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate EHSS best practices into daily operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Occupational Health, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Science, or a related field.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in EHS, environmental compliance, occupational safety, or a related role.
• Experience in manufacturing, warehouse, logistics, or industrial environments strongly preferred.
• Working knowledge of OSHA regulations (29 CFR 1910), EPA requirements, and environmental compliance programs.
• Experience conducting inspections, incident investigations, and employee safety training.
• Knowledge of physical security programs and/or C-TPAT compliance is a plus.
• First Aid/CPR/AED certification, or willingness to obtain upon hire.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook); EHS software experience preferred.

Preferred Skills

• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently.
• Passion for safety, compliance, and continuous improvement.
• Collaborative approach with the ability to influence a positive safety culture.

Ideal for candidates with EHS experience in cosmetics manufacturing, food production, pharmaceutical, or industrial environments seeking growth within a hands-on EHSS role.

System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan. System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. #M3- #LI- Ref: #558-Scientific