Corporate EHS Specialist

At PBI-Gordon Companies, and our subsidiaries PBI-Gordon Corporation, Pegasus Laboratories, and PetAg, Inc, our priority is people, pets, and the places they go.  As employee owners, we support each other in building our careers as well as our companies.  Our foundation is rooted in integrity, innovation, partnership, and pride. Come grow with us!

Are you an organized and tech savvy EHS professional who is looking for a career in an entrepreneurial team that is working collaboratively to drive a proactive safety culture?

We’re looking for a collaborative and organized professional to support the physical side of safety and elevate our programs to the next level. 

Join PBI Companies as a Corporate EHS Specialist, where you will play a key supporting role in building, organizing, and delivering impactful safety programs across all PBI Gordon and subsidiary locations. Reporting to the Environmental Health and Safety Manager, this role is ideal for someone with strong environmental health and safety knowledge, a knack for organization, and the creativity to develop solutions that work in real-life operational settings. 

What You’ll Do: 

• Support and enhance safety programs related to lockout/tagout, forklift safety, confined spaces, and more. 

• Assist in the development and creation of compliant and effective safety programs, policies, and training. 

• Coordinate and track timely completion of EHS training across all locations—no last-minute scrambles. 

• Provide technical and behind-the-scenes support that helps keep the EHS team organized and efficient. 

• Help build emergency action plans and ensure alignment across all sites. 

• Participate in incident investigations and help implement meaningful corrective actions. 

• Stay up to date on regulatory changes and support compliance efforts. 

• Travel to facilities (10–25%) for audits, trainings, and implementation support. 

Skills to be Successful: 

• Someone with a background in Environmental Health and Safety, eager to learn and grow with an agile mindset. 

• A detail-oriented and compliant individual who thrives on keeping systems running smoothly. 

• A professional who is comfortable in the field and confident in their knowledge of physical safety protocols. 

• A person who can translate safety requirements into clear, efficient processes. 

• Someone excited to become a key player in driving our safety culture and protecting our people. 

Requirements: 

• High school diploma required; Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field preferred. 

• 3+ years of experience in EHS within manufacturing or warehouse environments. 

• Demonstrated experience with OSHA, DOT, and other safety compliance requirements. 

• Proficiency in lockout/tagout, powered industrial trucks, confined spaces, job hazard analysis, and incident investigation. 

• Strong computer skills, especially with Microsoft Office. 

• Willingness to travel up to 25%. 

PBI-Gordon Companies and its subsidiaries are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to eligible, full-time employees who work 30 hours per week or more. Full-time employees will become eligible to participate in benefits on the first of the month following their start date, unless stated otherwise below. (Note: Interns, temporary or part-time employees, do not qualify for eligibility.)

Medical Insurance

We are committed to helping you and your dependents maintain health and wellness by offering voluntary, competitive medical insurance and prescription drug plan options.

Dental Insurance

Choose from two voluntary dental plans that are designed to help protect you and your dependents’ oral health. 

Vision Insurance

Our voluntary vision insurance plan is designed to help protect you and your dependents eye health. Coverage is available for eye exams, frames, lenses, and contact lenses. Employee owners are responsible for 100% of the cost of this plan.

Life Insurance with Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D)

We offer a company-paid $50,000 life insurance policy with AD&D. You also have the opportunity to purchase additional life and AD&D insurance for yourself, your spouse and/or your dependent children. The cost for this coverage is based on the amount you elect and your age.

Short- and Long-term Disability

Our company-paid short-term and long-term disability plans to provide income replacement in the event you are not able to work due to illness or injury. Short-term disability will provide 70% income replacement up to $1,350 per week and long-term disability will provide 60% income replacement up to $5,000 per month.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

EAP Services are company paid to benefit all employee-owners and their families. EAP provides up to six free counseling sessions to help you and your family members manage life stressors, solve personal or relationship concerns, and achieve your goals.

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Flexible Spending Plans offer employee-owners the option to set aside pre-tax monies into a medical reimbursement or dependent care account to help pay for out-of-pocket medical, dental or vision expenses or day care costs. The maximum contributions are determined by the IRS and adjusted annually. This is a use-it-or-lose-it account, meaning any funds remaining in the account following the close of the plan year will be forfeited.

Pet Insurance

We love our pets! Pet insurance options for your furry friends is offered through the ASPCA. Employee-owners can enroll and pay premiums directly to ASPCA.

Paid Holidays & Paid Time Off (PTO)

Everyone needs time off to rest and recharge! Paid time off includes Regular PTO, Personal PTO, and specified paid company holidays. *The amount of paid time off (PTO) depends upon the employee's position and years of service.

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

We act like we own the company because we do! An ESOP provides employees with an ownership stake in the company. It’s an additional form of compensation directly tied to PBI-Gordon Companies financial success. All regular employees are eligible to participate in the ESOP the first of the month following 30 days of service. PBI-Gordon Companies contributes approximately 18% of total compensation annually with a six-year vesting schedule. Our ESOP is more than a benefit, it is a key part of a culture, and it can provide significant rewards in retirement!

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Saving for retirement is one of the most important financial decisions you can make. We offer a 401(k)-retirement savings plan to assist employees with this important financial goal. New employee owners are eligible to participate the first of the month following 30 days of employment. We provide a company match of 100% up to 3% deferral with a three-year vesting schedule.

Fitness Reimbursement

We believe regular exercise helps improve overall health and job performance. PBI-Gordon will reimburse up to a maximum of $300 annually for gym/fitness memberships.

William Everett & Mary Ellen Mealman Scholarship Fund

Children or grandchildren of employee-owners may apply for a scholarship under the William Everett & Mary Ellen Mealman scholarship fund. Applicants are awarded based on financial need, academic achievement, and involvement in extracurricular/community activities.  

Tuition Reimbursement

After one full year of employment, employee-owners are eligible for tuition reimbursement for bachelor’s level coursework related to their current job or any future job offered at PBI-Gordon Companies.

Parental Leave

Company paid parental leave is offered to employee-owners following the birth of a child or the placement of a child with an employee in connection with adoption, foster care, or surrogacy. This policy will run concurrently with Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) leave, as applicable.

If you are a California resident, you have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).

Please see our CCPA disclosure for more information.

Employment is contingent upon and may not begin until the successful completion of a pre-employment background and drug screen.