Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Specialist

Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Specialist – Manufacturing

? Location: Devens, MA
? Pay: $40.00–$50.00 per hour (Based on Experience)
? Schedule: Full-Time, Monday–Friday
? Job Type: Contract (Temporary)

Join a Leading Manufacturing Team!

Are you passionate about workplace safety and environmental compliance? We are seeking an experienced Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Specialist to support a dynamic manufacturing facility in Devens, MA. This is an excellent contract opportunity to play a key role in fostering a safe, compliant, and sustainable workplace while partnering with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement.

If you enjoy identifying opportunities for improvement, leading safety initiatives, and making a meaningful impact on employees and operations, we'd love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct routine workplace safety inspections, audits, and hazard assessments.
• Identify unsafe conditions and behaviors, recommending and implementing corrective actions.
• Track and report key EHS performance metrics, including:
  • Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR)
  • Lost Time Accidents
  • Near Misses
  • Safety Observations
• Support Job Safety Analyses (JSAs), risk assessments, and ergonomic evaluations.
• Maintain all required EHS documentation, permits, licenses, and regulatory records.
• Assist with investigations involving workplace incidents, injuries, near misses, and environmental events.
• Participate in root cause analyses and help implement effective corrective and preventive actions.
• Support environmental sustainability initiatives and waste reduction programs.
• Coordinate and deliver EHS training for employees, contractors, and visitors while maintaining training records.
• Lead safety meetings, toolbox talks, and safety awareness campaigns.
• Assist during regulatory inspections and internal/external audits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Occupational Safety, or a related field required.
• 2–5 years of EHS experience in a manufacturing, industrial, production, or warehouse environment.
• ASP or CSP certification preferred.
• Working knowledge of OSHA, EPA, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 standards.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with employees at all levels of the organization.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and EHS reporting systems is a plus.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive pay: $40.00–$50.00/hour, based on experience.
• Opportunity to make a direct impact on workplace safety and environmental performance.
• Collaborative, team-oriented manufacturing environment.
• Gain valuable experience supporting continuous improvement initiatives.
• Weekly pay.
• Health and dental insurance available through the staffing agency.

We are committed to fostering a safe, respectful, and inclusive workplace where every employee has the opportunity to succeed. If you're an experienced EHS professional looking for your next contract opportunity, apply today!

Pay Details: $40.00 to $50.00 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

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