Job Title: EHS Specialist
Location: Atlanta, Georgia, USA
Contract Duration: 6 Months
Employment Type: Contract
Industry: Manufacturing
Overview
We are seeking an experienced Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Specialist to support manufacturing operations at a production facility in Atlanta, Georgia. This contract position will play a key role in maintaining compliance with environmental, health, and safety regulations while supporting day-to-day EHS activities across manufacturing and warehouse operations.
The successful candidate will be a hands-on EHS professional who can work independently, provide practical safety guidance, and contribute to a strong safety culture within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities
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Conduct routine EHS inspections across manufacturing, warehouse, and operational areas.
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Identify hazards, recommend corrective actions, and track closure of findings.
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Support incident, near-miss, and safety event investigations.
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Perform root cause analysis and assist with implementation of corrective and preventive actions.
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Coordinate hazardous waste management activities, including classification, labelling, storage, and disposal processes.
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Conduct EHS risk assessments and job hazard analyses for manufacturing operations.
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Support environmental, health, and safety compliance programmes.
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Maintain regulatory documentation and compliance records.
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Assist with OSHA recordkeeping and environmental reporting requirements.
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Support management of permits, waste manifests, and compliance documentation.
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Participate in internal audits and compliance reviews.
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Track audit findings and corrective actions through to completion.
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Promote a positive safety culture through engagement with operational teams.
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Provide guidance to employees and supervisors on EHS requirements and best practices.
Requirements
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4-6 years of Environmental, Health & Safety experience within manufacturing, industrial, or production environments.
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Strong knowledge of OSHA General Industry standards.
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Familiarity with environmental regulations and compliance requirements.
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Experience conducting workplace inspections, audits, and risk assessments.
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Experience supporting incident investigations and root cause analysis activities.
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Knowledge of hazardous waste management procedures and requirements.
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Strong organisational and documentation skills.
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Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
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Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
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Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
Preferred Qualifications
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Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Health & Safety, Engineering, or a related discipline.
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Professional EHS certification or relevant safety training.
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Experience supporting manufacturing or warehouse operations.
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Knowledge of environmental permitting and compliance processes.
Key Competencies
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Regulatory Compliance
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Occupational Safety
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Environmental Management
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Incident Investigation
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Root Cause Analysis
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Risk Assessment
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Hazard Identification
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Audit & Inspection Management
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Continuous Improvement
What's on Offer
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Opportunity to support a dynamic manufacturing operation.
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Exposure to a broad range of environmental, health, and safety activities.
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Collaborative and safety-focused working environment.
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Immediate project involvement with minimal onboarding period required.