Environmental Health AND Safety Professional

Position Summary

This position is responsible to meet the goals and objectives of the organization by assisting in planning and implementing an EHS Excellence program while ensuring compliance with all state, federal and local governmental EHS regulations.

Essential Duties and Tasks

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made, upon request, to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Assists with planning and implementing safety and environmental policies and procedures in compliance with local, state, and federal rules and regulations.


• Supports Corporate EHS initiatives, assignments, and processes.


• Assists in delivery of safety, health and environmental training programs to ensure employees knowledge, understanding and adherence to safety and environmental regulations pertaining to all ProAmpac facilities.


• Conduct and document regular EHS audits and inspections as needed to assure compliance with applicable permits, regulations, and requirements.


• Coordinate visits from internal and external regulatory authorities and assist in filing annual local, state and federal environmental reports potentially including air, waste, water, Tier II, and Form R.


• Assist site safety committee with inspections to assess compliance with policies and regulations, identifying, determining, and implementing, corrective and preventative measures for areas with existing or potential accident and health hazards.


• Manages workers compensation cases and EHS programs, including cost control/reduction and accident prevention/ reduction, safety behavior audit, and risk assessment programs.


• Assist with the proper handling, storage, and disposal of hazardous materials, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and environmental regulations.


• Supports a culture of continuous improvement in EHS performance by evaluating existing programs, identifying areas for enhancement, and coordinating development of and EHS improvement strategic plan, collaborating with site managers.


• Learns to analyze safety history, manufacturing processes, product machinery, and chemical exposures to determine safety hazards, identify trends, and develop safety strategies to correct and prevent potential accidents or health hazards.


• All other duties as assigned.

Annual Salary Range based on Qualifications, Education and Experience: $49800-$85000

Company Benefits include:

• 11 Paid Holidays


• Flexible Vacation Policy


• Robust Safety Program


• Reward & Recognition Program


• Career Growth Opportunity


• Education Assistance


• Employee Dependent Scholarship Program


• Incentive Based Wellness Program


• Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits


• 401K with Company Match


• Sign-on Bonus

APC Paper, A Division of ProAmpac is located in Claremont, NH. We are a 24/7 manufacturing facility producing rolls of specialty Kraft Paper from 100% recycled material.

Qualifications, Education and Experience

Specialist I, EHS

• HS/GED required; BS preferred in related field.


• Desire to pursue certifications to include Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM), Certified Safety Professional (ASP/CSP) or Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH).


• 1-3 years' experience in a related field.


• This position has no leadership duties.


• Experience using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Power Point), Visio, Outlook email and calendar.


• Maintains strict confidentiality and protect privacy of confidential/sensitive information.


• Exceptional time management and organization skills. Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously establishing priorities to meet deadlines.


• Ability to communicate effectively (verbal, written, and presentations) with executive leadership, staff, and internal and external clients.


• Proactive; exercises sound judgement and decision making; able to identify problems and needs and develop solutions and/or options.


• Self-confident, self-motivated polished professional who thrives in a challenging, fast-paced environment.

Specialist II, EHS

• BS required in a related field


• Certifications required/preferred include CHMM, ASP/CSP, CIH.


• 3-6 years' experience in a related field


• This position is a subject matter expert in a particular field


• Experience using Microsoft Office Suite, Visio, Outlook email and calendar


• Maintains strict confidentiality and protect privacy of confidential/sensitive information.


• Exceptional time management and organization skills. Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously establishing priorities to meet deadlines.


• Ability to communicate effectively (verbal, written, and presentations) with executive leadership, staff, and internal and external clients.


• Proactive; exercises sound judgement and decision making; able to identify problems and needs and develop solutions and/or options.


• Self-confident, self-motivated polished professional who thrives in a challenging, fast-paced environment.

Specialist III, EHS

• BS required in a related field


• Certifications required/preferred include CHMM, ASP/CSP, CIH.


• 6-8 years' experience in a related field


• This position has no leadership duties, but is a subject matter expert in a particular field


• Experience using Microsoft Office Suite, Visio, Outlook email and calendar


• Maintains strict confidentiality and protect privacy of confidential/sensitive information.


• Exceptional time management and organization skills. Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously establishing priorities to meet deadlines.


• Ability to communicate effectively (verbal, written, and presentations) with executive leadership, staff, and internal and external clients.


• Proactive; exercises sound judgement and decision making; able to identify problems and needs and develop solutions and/or options.


• Self-confident, self-motivated polished professional who thrives in a challenging, fast-paced environment.