Environmental Health & Safety Specialist

Grainger

. Administer and support the Grainger EHS management system by maintaining program data, monitoring compliance activities, identifying trends, and recommending improvements .

Posted 10/9/2026full-timeMinooka • Illinois • United StatesJunior💰 $61,800 - $102,900 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in administering EHS management systems, conducting inspections and audits, and analyzing EHS data to enhance safety and compliance. Proven ability to coordinate training programs and engage with team members to promote safe work practices in a distribution center environment.

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EHS Program AdministrationIncident InvestigationRegulatory ComplianceData AnalysisSafety Training Coordination

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Hard Skills

EHS Management SystemRoot Cause AnalysisHazard IdentificationOperational ReportingCompliance MonitoringErgonomic AssessmentCorrective Action DevelopmentTrend AnalysisSafety AuditsRisk Management

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsTeam EngagementProblem-Solving SkillsMulti-Priority Management

Industry Keywords

Occupational SafetyEnvironmental ScienceIndustrial HygieneCompliance RecordsPowered Industrial EquipmentSafety CommitteeDistribution Center OperationsFederal RegulationsState RegulationsLocal Regulations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Administer and support the Grainger EHS management system by maintaining program data, monitoring compliance activities, identifying trends, and recommending improvements
Coordinate EHS training programs, maintain compliance records, administer learning assignments, and manage Powered Industrial Equipment (PIE) and regulatory training programs
Conduct EHS inspections, audits, and ergonomic assessments; identify hazards; recommend corrective actions; and monitor completion
Support incident investigations through evidence collection, root cause analysis, corrective action development, and trend analysis
Coordinate safety initiatives and support Safety Committee activities through meetings, safety observations, documentation, corrective action tracking, and employee engagement
Collect, maintain, and analyze EHS data and provide operational reporting
Partner with Operations, Human Resources, Maintenance, Workers' Compensation, contractors, and other functions to implement EHS initiatives and resolve concerns
Maintain a visible presence in the multi-shift distribution center, engage team members, reinforce safe work practices, support contractor safety, and reduce operational risk

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School Diploma/GED required
Associate’s degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, Industrial Hygiene or related field preferred
1+ year experience in distribution center operations, environmental, health and safety, operations leadership, or another operational environment where safety, compliance, and risk management are important
Experience supporting EHS programs preferred
Knowledge of federal, state and local laws and regulation relating to environmental, health and safety
Experience identifying opportunities to reduce risk and improve operational performance
Experience organizing work, analyzing information, managing multiple priorities, and meeting established deadlines in an operational environment
Experience collecting, analyzing, and interpreting information to identify trends, support decision-making, and recommend practical solutions
Ability to frequently walk throughout large distribution centers, including climbing stairs and navigating multiple work areas
Ability to stand, bend, reach, and move throughout the workday
Ability to occasionally lift and move materials or equipment consistent with job responsibilities
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including supporting multiple shifts as business needs require
Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE)
Position is not eligible for visa sponsorship

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans with coverage starting on day one of employment
6 free sessions each year with a licensed therapist
18 paid time off (PTO) days annually for full-time employees
6 company holidays per year
6% company contribution to a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan each pay period, no employee contribution required
Employee discounts
Tuition reimbursement
Student loan refinancing
Free access to financial counseling, education, and tools
Maternity support programs
Nursing benefits
Up to 14 weeks paid leave for birth parents
Up to 4 weeks paid leave for non-birth parents