Specialist

Position Title: HSE Specialist

Location: Columbus, OH 43219, USA

Job Category: SALARY

Schedule: Full-Time

Req ID: HSESP001165

Posted Date: March 10, 2026

Description: Job Details Description

JOB TITLE: HSE Specialist

REPORTS TO: Director of HSE

DEPARTMENT: Manufacturing

LOCATION: Joyce Plant - Columbus, OH

WAGE: Salaried, Exempt

WORK HOURS: Full-time, Variable

ABOUT THE POSITION

The Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) Specialist supports programs and initiatives that promote a safe, healthy, and environmentally responsible workplace across Plaskolite operations. This role partners with plant leadership and employees to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, identify potential risks, and drive continuous improvement in safety performance. At Plaskolite, we are committed to fostering a strong safety culture that reflects our core values of Integrity and Improvement while supporting the well-being of our employees.

JOB FUNCTION/PURPOSE

• Support and implement Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) programs that ensure a safe, compliant, and environmentally responsible workplace.
• Partner with operations, engineering, and leadership teams to identify hazards, assess risks, and drive continuous safety improvement.
• Promote a strong safety culture through training, inspections, and consistent engagement with employees across all levels.

ESSENTIAL TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support the development and maintenance of HSE programs, policies, and procedures ensuring compliance with OSHA, EPA, and other regulatory requirements.
• Conduct and administer safety orientations for new hires; deliver ongoing HSE training for employees and contractors.
• Perform routine safety inspections, audits, and risk assessments; recommend corrective actions to mitigate hazards.
• Investigate workplace incidents and near misses, document findings, and support corrective/preventive action plans.
• Maintain all HSE records, including incident reports, training logs, permits, and regulatory documentation.
• Assist with emergency preparedness activities, including drills and incident response support.
• Collaborate with Engineering and Maintenance to evaluate process and equipment changes for safety and environmental impacts.
• Monitor and analyze HSE performance metrics to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
• Support environmental programs such as waste management, chemical inventory, sustainability initiatives, and regulatory reporting (as applicable).
• Participate in HSE committees, share best practices, and uphold company safety values.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering, or a related field.
• OSHA 30 certification required.
• 1-3 years of relevant experience (internship experience accepted).

Skills & Competencies

• Knowledge of OSHA General Industry standards.
• Hazard identification and risk assessment (JSA/JHA).
• Basic incident reporting and investigations.
• PPE assessment and selection.
• Understanding of ergonomics and industrial hygiene fundamentals.
• Experience conducting safety inspections and audits.
• Ability to deliver training (e.g., toolbox talks, orientations).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Detail oriented with strong observation and reporting accuracy.
• Ability to respectfully address unsafe acts or conditions.
• Solid time management and task execution abilities.

AVAILABLE BENEFITS:

• Sign-On Bonus
• Health Insurance 401(k) and Employer Contribution
• Paid time off
• Paid Holidays
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Employee discount program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Voluntary Life Insurance

About Plaskolite
PLASKOLITE is a global leader in manufacturing of engineering thermoplastics, including Acrylic, Polycarbonate, ABS, Olefin and PETG Sheet, Extruded Profiles and PMMA Polymers. Founded in 1950, by Donald Dunn and family, PLASKOLITE has a reputation for providing the highest quality products in the industry. Our innovative thermoplastic solutions are used in a wide variety of applications, including glazing, safety shields, lighting, signs and point-of-purchase displays. Headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, with manufacturing facilities throughout North America and Europe, Plaskolite delivers superior thermoplastic sheet, profiles, and polymers to the world thru long-lasting customer relationships and hands-on customer service.

PLASKOLITE is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with disabilities. If requested, the Company will provide reasonable accommodation to otherwise qualified individuals where appropriate to allow the individual to perform the essential functions of the job, so long as doing so does not create an undue hardship on the business.

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