Plant Safety, Health & Environmental Specialist
Silgan Dispensing · Grandview
EHS Specialist works with site management, to ensure new products and programs are compliant with internal policies and procedures and promoting Environmental Health and Safety.
REPORTS TO: NA Environmental, Health and Safety Manager
SUPERVISES: None
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
▪ Provide administrative assistance regarding EHS teams, including filing and tracking documents,
preparing reports, and maintaining databases.
- Communicating with internal and external teams to gather information and updates.
- Responsible for all state and federal reporting requirements
- Supporting the maintenance of EHS regulatory information management systems.
- Scheduling meetings, preparing agendas, and taking minutes.
- Assist in ensuring compliance with EHS policies, procedures, and regulations.
- Participate in inspections, assessments, and surveys to identify potential haz ards.
- Assist in investigating accidents, injuries, and near-miss incidents, completing necessary reports.
- Maintain EHS records and files, including safety reports, permits, and audits.
- Collect and analyze data related to EHS performance metrics.
- Assist with developing and delivering EHS training programs.
- Assist in overseeing all environmental health and safety programs of the facility.
- Data entry and interpretations of various KPIs and processes of the facility.
- Regular attendance required. Mandatory overtime may be required in special circumstances.
- Adhere to company safety requirements.
- Assumes all other duties as requested.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
▪ Minimum of an associate’s degree in life science, safety, environmental or a related field, or a
combination of equivalent education and experience. Bachelor’s degree preferred.
- Good analytical problem-solving skills.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Project).
- Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize to meet established timelines.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Frequently required to sit, talk, and hear.
- Frequently required to stand and walk.
- Frequently exposed to loud noises, odors, fumes, and fluctuating temperatures.
- Occasionally required to lift up to 20 pounds.
- Vision ability includes close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
▪ Ability to work alternate shifts and days of the week including weekends as needed by the
business.
▪ Ability to travel occasionally by air or car to attend business meetings and conduct audits.
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable those individuals who are disabled as defined by
the Americans with Disabilities Act to perform the essential functions of this job.
LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER
The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.
All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws.
Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Continued employment remains on an “at-will” basis.
Silgan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, or the presence of a disability, which would not prevent the performance of essential job duties with, or without reasonable accommodation of any other protective status.
Silgan is a drug-free workplace.