EHS Associate

Perfetti Van Melle

. Foster active employee engagement in safe work practices .

Posted 10/28/2026full-timeLoves Park • Illinois • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $25 - $35 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) practices, including conducting inspections, audits, and risk assessments while maintaining compliance with established procedures. Effectively communicates and collaborates with employees and supervisors to foster a culture of safety and continuous improvement.

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HSE Program AdministrationRisk AssessmentIncident ReviewFirst Aid CertificationBilingual Communication

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Hard Skills

Routine InspectionsAuditsCompliance TrackingSafety ProceduresDocumentation ManagementCorrective Action TrackingManufacturing Environment ExperiencePlant Operations ExposureTraining FacilitationContinuous Improvement Participation

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationProblem-SolvingIndependent WorkMulti-TaskingEmployee Engagement

Certifications & Qualifications

First Aid CertificationCPR CertificationAED Certification

Industry Keywords

Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE)Safe Work PracticesManufacturingProduction ActivitiesCompliance RequirementsSafety-Related Activities

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Foster active employee engagement in safe work practices
Support implementation and day-to-day administration of established HSE programs
Conduct routine inspections and audits and track corrective actions through completion
Under the direction of the HS&E Manager, conduct risk assessments, incident reviews, training, and compliance activities
Maintain accurate HSE records, documentation, permits, and system information
Monitor routine compliance requirements and escalate overdue or higher-risk items
Provide HSE support to employees, supervisors, and contractors on established site requirements
Participate in continuous improvement activities and other assigned HSE initiatives

Requirements

What you’ll need

High school diploma or equivalent required
Previous experience in a manufacturing or production environment required
Experience working in plant operations with exposure to safe work practices and day-to-day production activities
Demonstrated history of following established procedures, identifying concerns, and escalating issues appropriately
Previous participation in safety-related activities
Experience communicating and working effectively with employees, supervisors, and support functions
Ability to manage multiple assignments and follow actions through completion
Demonstrated ability to learn new processes and systems
Experience working independently within established procedures and recognizing when additional guidance or technical support is needed
Prior formal HSE experience is not required
First Aid, CPR, and AED certification preferred or ability to obtain certification after hire
Bilingual Spanish and English communication skills preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

PTO package including vacation, sick, personal, and pay it forward time off
13 paid holidays
401k with Company Match up to 8%
Annual Bonus potential and merit-based increases
Comprehensive Health Insurance
Annual well-being subsidy
20 weeks Maternity & 12 weeks Paternity leave options
Sam's Club or Costco annual membership reimbursement
Tuition-Free College Program or Free Continued Education (BA, Masters, Etc.)