Environmental

PLZ is committed to product stewardship and innovation, strong ethical standards, sustainable operations and most importantly, the development of our people. Whether at our manufacturing facilities or corporate headquarters, PLZ prioritizes health and safety, and offers you the support you need to create the career you want, through engagement, equity and inclusion, and opportunity. From household cleaning solutions to personal care products, and food to automotive lubricants, PLZ produces more than 2,500 different aerosol and liquid products in our facilities across the continent. We know that being the partner of choice for our clients starts with being the partner of choice for our employees. Learn more at or visit The Environmental, Health, & Safety (EHS) Specialist is responsible for coordinating and implementing health and safety initiatives for the St. Clair Food facility and supporting other campus buildings when required. Key Responsibility: Provide coaching and support for all site leadership employees to raise health & safety awareness Implement and administer company safety programs and policies and ensure compliance with OHSA and all other relevant H&S related legislation and regulations Conduct periodic site inspections, investigate safety concerns, and complete H&S audits Practice transparent compliance using H&S walkarounds, corrective action logs, risk assessments, and behavioral-based safety observations Review site-specific H&S requirements and attend on-site health and safety meetings, including leading these meetings at times Co-chair the Health & Safety Committee Perform incident investigations, support leaders with incident reporting and root cause analysis, and manage the Corrective Action Preventative Action tracker Maintain H&S records and documents and track H&S statistical performance Support administration of all Workers Compensation Claims Support management and employees on the return to work and modified work programs Provide internal safety training and safety toolbox talks Conduct the H&S portion of the new hire orientation training for both campuses Perform other H&S job related Tasks & Duties as required Monthly time at the specific buildings would be approximately 80% at St. Clair Food, 10% at St. Clair GP, and 10% at Pacific Manufacturing Qualifications: Associate or bachelor's degree in an EHS-related field or comparable work experience Minimum 3 years of H&S experience required. Preferably in a food or chemical manufacturing environment Knowledge of OSHA and EPA regulations Experience in Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Smartsheet) EHS Management and Learning Management System experience is preferred Proficient written and verbal communication skills Flexibility to work outside of core hours where required, including occasional off-shifts Ability to multitask and prioritize according to workload Well-developed facilitation and training skills Calm, diplomatic, and pleasant demeanor Collaborative and team-focused leadership style Physically required to be able to be on a manufacturing floor, wear specific PPE, and walk and stand for long periods of time PLZ Corp offers a robust suite of benefits including: Medical, Dental & Vision benefits. Company paid Life and Short-Term disability. Voluntary benefits including additional life, disability, and hospital/accident insurance. 401k & company provided match. Paid Time Off Bonus incentive programs (Note, bonuses are subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance.) All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or other protected status. EEOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.