About TemperPack

TemperPack is a rapidly growing company based in Richmond, Virginia with manufacturing plants in Holt, Michigan and Las Vegas, Nevada. We design and manufacture innovative, sustainable packaging components for cold-chain shipping of food and pharmaceutical products. The markets we serve have an urgent need for disruptive, sustainable alternatives to replace the wide array of non-sustainable packaging materials conventionally used in the cold-chain, such as Styrofoam coolers. Our aspiration is to provide packaging solutions that customers and end-consumers feel great about using.

Job Title: EHS Specialist

Supervisor’s Title: Director EHS

Department: EHS

Location: Richmond, VA

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented EHS Specialist to support our Environmental, Health & Safety program directly in Richmond, VA and generally across our three manufacturing locations. The ideal candidate will be organized, thorough, and prompt, with a strong commitment to maintaining safe operations throughout the manufacturing process. This individual will work closely with the EHS Training Manager, Maintenance, Production, Quality, Warehouse, and other support functions to ensure compliance with all EHS regulations and standards.

This position is based in Richmond, VA, and reports to the Director EHS. Compensation and benefits are competitive and commensurate with experience level.

Essential Job Functions

• Assist in the development, implementation, and maintenance of EHS programs and policies.
• Conduct regular EHS audits and inspections to identify potential hazards and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Investigate incidents and near-misses and develop corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Support the EHS Training Manager in delivering EHS training programs to employees.
• Monitor and analyze EHS performance metrics and prepare reports for management.
• Monitor and document all OSHA required logs and forms to remain in compliance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to promote a culture of safety and continuous improvement by setting clear expectations with regards to EHS processes and procedures.
• Coach/mentor assigned department safety representatives in performing pre-shift safety meetings and enforcing safety policies and procedures throughout their assigned departments.
• Address and funnel feedback from associates to management teams with regards to safety concerns and best practices.
• Stay current with EHS regulations and industry best practices.
• Other duties as necessitated by the business

Experience and Skills:

• Strong knowledge of EHS regulations and standards or an aptitude to develop them.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Capacity for fast-paced work and adaptability to change
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline, or significant similar professional experience in a manufacturing environment preferred
• A minimum of 1-5 years of relatable experience within a manufacturing environment.

Physical Requirements:

• Be on your feet for 10-12 hours
• Able to lift 40 pounds unassisted
• Able to reach, bend, kneel and climb while performing repetitive tasks
• Ability to work in hot and cold environments
• Able to correctly wear PPE for entire shifts
• Able to react and respond quickly to noises, smells, visual hazards, and alerts

*Important notice:

At this time, our company will not be engaging with external agencies or third-party vendors for recruitment services. We appreciate the interest of recruitment agencies, but kindly request that they refrain from contacting us regarding potential candidates. We are excited to build our internal recruitment capabilities and establish direct relationships with potential hires

TemperPack provides Equal Employment Opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or status as a covered veteran/reservist, and any other class of protected individuals, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Our company uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.E-Verify.gov.

Experience and Skills:

• Strong knowledge of EHS regulations and standards or an aptitude to develop them.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Capacity for fast-paced work and adaptability to change
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline, or significant similar professional experience in a manufacturing environment preferred
• A minimum of 1-5 years of relatable experience within a manufacturing environment.

Physical Requirements:

• Be on your feet for 10-12 hours
• Able to lift 40 pounds unassisted
• Able to reach, bend, kneel and climb while performing repetitive tasks
• Ability to work in hot and cold environments
• Able to correctly wear PPE for entire shifts
• Able to react and respond quickly to noises, smells, visual hazards, and alerts

*Important notice:

At this time, our company will not be engaging with external agencies or third-party vendors for recruitment services. We appreciate the interest of recruitment agencies, but kindly request that they refrain from contacting us regarding potential candidates. We are excited to build our internal recruitment capabilities and establish direct relationships with potential hires

TemperPack provides Equal Employment Opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or status as a covered veteran/reservist, and any other class of protected individuals, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Our company uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.E-Verify.gov.