Grow boldly with Pretium and Help Build a Safer, Smarter Manufacturing Environment!
Are you enthusiastic about workplace safety and environmental responsibility? Do you enjoy working closely with operations teams to identify risks, improve processes, and create a culture where safety comes first? JoinPretium Packagingat our facility in Aurora, Illinoisas anon-site Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Specialist. Seeking bilingual candidates; the ability to read, write, and speak Spanish fluently is preferred.
Who We Are:
Pretium Packaging, founded in 1992, is a leading supplier of injection-blow molded plastic containers, renowned for our commitment to superior quality, value, and customer service. With 17 manufacturing facilities across North America, we provide innovative packaging solutions that meet the diverse needs of brand owners in the United States and Canada.
Job Overview:
We are seeking ahands-on Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Specialistto support safety, compliance, and environmental programs within a dynamic manufacturing environment. In this role, you will be a partner with operations, maintenance, engineering, and leadership teams to ensure safe work practices, reduce risk, and strengthen safety culture across the facility.
This is a position where you canlead safety initiatives, influence culture, and make a real impact.
What You’ll Do:
Safety & Regulatory Compliance:
- Support and maintain the Pretium Packaging EHS program in compliance with OSHA and environmental regulations
- Conduct safety audits, inspections, and risk assessments across manufacturing operations
- Investigate incidents, injuries, and near misses to determine root cause and implement corrective actions
- Maintain OSHA logs, safety documentation, and compliance records
- Report current/potential issues to the plant leadership and provide potential solutions
Environmental Programs:
- Support environmental programs including waste management, emissions, stormwater, and chemical handling
- Monitor hazardous and non-hazardous waste handling and storage
- Assist with environmental inspections and regulatory reporting
Safety Training & Culture:
- Deliver safety training including:
- Lockout/Tagout
- PPE and hazard communication
- Machine guarding
- Ergonomics and emergency response
- Engage employees in safety initiatives, committees, and continuous improvement efforts
Risk Reduction & Continuous Improvement:
- Partner with operations to identify hazards associated with:
- Plastics processing equipment
- Robotics and automation
- Compressed air systems
- Material handling and resins
- Support implementation of engineering and administrative safety controls
- Track safety metrics and support improvement initiatives
Emergency Preparedness:
- Assist with emergency response planning including:
- Fire safety
- Evacuation procedures
- Spill response
- Medical emergency coordination
- Support drills and emergency response teams
You will Be a Good Fit If You Have:
Education & Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree inEnvironmental Health & Safety, Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or related fieldpreferred
- 2+ years of EHS experience in manufacturing
- Experience inplastics, injection molding, blow molding, or industrial manufacturingis strongly preferred
- OSHA 30 Certification preferred
Certifications (Preferred):
- CHST, ASP, or other professional safety certification
- First Aid / CPR / AED
Key Skills:
- Strong knowledge of OSHA and environmental compliance
- Experience investigating incidents and performing root cause analysis
- Ability to influence employees and leadership to drive safe work practices
- Strong documentation and organizational skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office
Why This Role Matters:
In this role, you will help build and strengthen aproactive safety culturewhere employees feel empowered to identify risks and continuously improve the workplace. Your work will directly support:
- Safer operations
- Regulatory compliance
- Environmental responsibility
- Continuous improvement across manufacturing processes
