Job Description
Date | 02/09/2026 | Location | 1300 Airport Road, North Brunswick NJ |
Title | EH&S Associate | Department | Engineering/Maintenance |
Reports to | EH&S Manager | FLSA (Exempt or Non-Exempt | Exempt |
Role Overview |
As an EH&S Associate you will be responsible for supporting EHS management and ensuring that your assigned tasks are executed in a timely and professional manner. You will also need to ensure that Federal, State and Local regulations are adhered to. You will be required to attend webinars and training classes. |
Areas of Responsibility |
Environmental Health & Safety - Compliance Assurance: Ensure employee compliance with company safety policies and programs.
- Regulatory Compliance: Perform or assist in the performance of EHS audits to ensure all regulatory compliance items are adhered to. Research all local/state/federal/OSHA codes and regulations for compliance changes.
- Incidents / Accidents: Respond to incidents and accidents, provide aid if required and complete all documentation.
- Reporting: Complete EHS reports in a timely manner.
- Permits: Maintain and update records for environmental permits. May need to submit for permit renewals.
- Investigations & Problem Solving: Perform or assist in investigations and ensure the root cause is identified. Implement corrective actions to ensure the root causes are eliminated.
- Training: Perform safety training courses, including certification training for forklifts (we may provide Train the Trainer).
- Documentation: Ensure all documentation is properly executed and maintained for, but not limited to, permitting, training, and incidents.
- Inspections:Perform daily, weekly, and monthly safety inspections to ensure employees and departments remain in compliance.
- Assessments: Perform or assist in general, process, hazardous waste, and laboratory risk assessment.
- Environmental & Social Governance (ESG): Will perform duties associated with Environmental and Social Governance (ESG), such as but not limited to data collection.
- Interdepartmental Interaction: Perform safety talks with employees.
- Other: All other safety-related work such as policies/procedures.
People - Foster Collaboration: Create an environment that respects and values diverse backgrounds.
- Effective Communication: Establish and maintain effective relationships with peers, team members, and senior management.
- Goal Setting: Align goals and objectives with the organization for self, deliver progress status to management.
- Communication: Maintain open lines of communication with employees in other departments, peers and management. Able to explain policies and regulations to employees to ensure understanding
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Requirements |
Education & Qualification: - Completed/Completing an EH&S bachelor’s degree, with 3 years’ experience; or have an associate’s degree with 5 years of experience.
- Have a degree that is relatable to EH&S (environmental, chemical, sciences Etc.) and minimum of 3 years’ experience in the role of Health & Safety.
- Experience with Industrial Hygiene is preferred.
- OSHA: 30 hours is preferred.
- First Aid / CPR / AED valid certification is a plus and would be required in this role. Training will be provided if needed.
- Some management experience is preferred.
Skills & Ability - Work well with others and independently.
- Self-motivated.
- Effective communication skills are necessary.
- Read, write, and comprehend English. Additional languages are a plus.
- Organized and disciplined, ensuring accuracy and timelines.
- Driver’s License and own transportation is a plus, USPL currently has four sites within two miles.
- Able to interpret Safety Data Sheets is a plus.
- Able to use Microsoft Office programs.
Physical Requirements (lifting, etc.): - Able to sit, stand, walk, and climb stairs.
- Must be able to walk for extended periods of time, both indoors and outdoors.
- Must be able to wear safety shoes and other types of personal protection equipment.
- Able to lift 35 lbs.
Work Environment (Office, Warehouse, temperature extremes, etc.): - Will be associated with the office, warehouse, manufacturing, packaging, and laboratory areas.
- Will perform outdoor site inspections.
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The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all the job responsibilities, duties, skill, or working conditions. In addition, this document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" relationship.
Job Description Acknowledgement
I have read and understand the job requirements, responsibilities, and expectations set forth in the job description provided for my position. I attest that I can perform the essential job functions as outlined with or without any reasonable accommodations.
9:00 AM to 5:30 PM
