Environmental Health & Safety Associate 2027
The Environmental Health & Safety Associate at Confidential Client supports and leads initiatives to enhance workplace safety, environmental performance, and regulatory compliance within a dynamic manufacturing setting. This role involves managing safety projects, emergency response programs, training delivery, incident investigations, and continuous improvement efforts while collaborating with diverse teams and developing leadership skills. The position requires on-site work at specified plant locations and offers opportunities for professional growth under experienced mentorship.
About Careertakes
👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Scientific & QA.
Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.
What You’ll Do
As an Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Associate you will support and lead initiatives that improve workplace safety, environmental performance, and regulatory compliance at a manufacturing site. You will work closely with operations, maintenance, leadership, and contractors to drive continuous improvement and help create a safer, more sustainable workplace.
- Lead projects that improve safety, environmental performance, and operational excellence
- Build and maintain emergency response programs; coordinate drills and ensure site readiness
- Develop and deliver engaging safety and environmental training for plant employees
- Participate in incident investigations to identify root causes, implement corrective actions, and prevent recurrence
- Support audits, government inspections, and customer visits
- Use data and analytics to identify trends, measure performance, and drive improvements
- Partner with contractors and service providers to ensure safe work practices and effective risk controls
- Implement programs and processes that identify hazards and reduce risk across the facility
- Collaborate with experienced EHS professionals who will mentor and support your development
Required Qualifications
- Right to work in the U.S. not based solely on possession of a student visa or a third-party-sponsored visa
- Pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master's degree in engineering, ergonomics/human factors, occupational safety, environmental sciences, fire safety, or a related field; graduating between December 2026 and May 2027
- Must be geographically flexible and willing to relocate; able and willing to work in a plant/manufacturing environment
- Proven ability to work effectively with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures
- High degree of initiative and resourcefulness; able to complete work with limited guidance
Preferred Qualifications
- Knowledge of food safety standards
- Strong science and math fundamentals
- Clear written and verbal communication skills
- Basic business process awareness and ability to collaborate on process improvements
- Demonstrated teamwork and individual contribution to projects
Key Behaviors
- Continuous improvement mindset — optimize work processes for efficiency and effectiveness
- Analytical problem-solving — synthesize complex or high-volume information to identify issues
- Leadership potential in Environmental Health & Safety topics and projects
- Accountability — hold self and others to meet commitments and follow through on corrective actions
Location & Work Environment
Primary job location: Butler, WI. This role is site-based in a plant/manufacturing environment and requires the ability to perform responsibilities safely around production operations. Candidates must be comfortable working in industrial settings and demonstrate flexibility to support site needs.
Compensation & Benefits
- Expected salary: $72,000 per year (as disclosed by the employer)
- Access to a range of flexible and inclusive benefit programs supporting health, financial wellbeing, and work/life needs
- Structured mentorship and on-the-job development opportunities to grow technical EHS expertise and leadership skills
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.
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