EHS Specialist

Accelerate the possible by joining a winning Amcor team that’s transforming the packaging industry and improving lives around the world.

At Amcor, we unpack possibility through our innovative and responsible packaging to provide solutions that benefit our customers, our people and our planet.  More than 10,000 consumers worldwide encounter our products every second and rely on us for safe access to food, medicine and other goods. We value their trust by making safety our guiding principle. It’s our core value and integral to how we do business.

Beyond this core principle, our shared values and behaviors unite us as we work together to elevate customers, shape lives and protect the future. We champion our customers and help them succeed. We play to win – adapting quickly in an everchanging world – and make smart choices to safeguard our business, our communities and the people we serve for generations to come. And we invest in our world-class team, empowering our colleagues to unpack their potential, because we believe when our people grow, so does our business.

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Job Description

• Oversee safety programs, policies and procedures to ensure compliance as directed by the EH&S Manager.
• Address any unsafe or at-risk behaviors/conditions immediately, in a professional manner, to ensure the safety and health of anyone on-site.
• Identify hazardous conditions/actions within the plant and recommend corrective measures.
• Provide EH&S topics and training material to leadership team to be reviewed daily/weekly.
• Maintain training presentations and content.
• Deliver all required safety and environmental training and support designated trainers.
• Report on training compliance metrics.
• Maintain SDS Database and review new chemical requests for safety and compliance requirements.
• Act as the EHS focal/subject matter expert for programs as directed by the EHS Manager.
• Perform any other duties established by the EH&S Manager or Corporate EH&S Department.

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Health & Safety (EHS), Safety, Environmental Science, or a related field;
  • OR a combination of experience and training may be considered in lieu of a degree, such as:
  • Minimum of 5 years of EHS experience in a manufacturing environment with EHS as the primary responsibility;
  • Associate degree in EHS and/or relevant certifications (e.g., OHST, CIT).
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Experience with administering CAA, SWPP, SPCC, and EPCRA Programs.
• Strong organizational skills with a proven ability to complete multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Extensive knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and other government regulations. 

Our Expectations

We expect our people to be guided by The Amcor Way and demonstrate our Values every day to enable the business to win. We are winning when:

• Our people are engaged and developing as part of a high-performing Amcor team
• Our customers grow and prosper from Amcor’s quality, service, and innovation
• Our investors benefit from Amcor’s consistent growth and superior returns
• The environment is better off because of Amcor’s leadership and products

Equal Opportunity Employer/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

Amcor is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you would like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please click on the "Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal" Poster. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please call 224-313-7000 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

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Benefits

When you join Amcor, you will have access to a comprehensive benefits and compensation package that includes:

• Medical, dental and vision plans

• Flexible time off, starting at 80 hours paid time per year for full-time salaried employees

• Company-paid holidays starting at 8 days per year and may vary by location

• Wellbeing program & Employee Assistance Program

• Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account

• Life insurance, AD&D, short-term & long-term disability, and voluntary benefits

• Paid Parental Leave

• Retirement Savings Plan with company match

• Tuition Reimbursement (dependent upon approval)

• Discretionary annual bonus program (initial eligibility dependent upon hire date)