Associate EHS Specialist

GE Appliances is seeking an Associate EHS Specialist in Louisville, KY, to enhance safety and compliance in a manufacturing environment. Responsibilities include providing EHS support, conducting audits, training teams, and implementing safety management processes. Candidates should have 2+ years of EHS experience and a relevant degree. The role focuses on collaboration and performance improvement, with off-shift hours and up to 10% travel required.
At GE Appliances, a Haier company, we come together to make “good things, for life.” As the fastest-growing appliance company in the U.S., we’re powered by creators, thinkers and makers who believe that anything is possible and that there’s always a better way. We believe in the power of our people and in giving them the freedom to explore, discover and build good things, together.

The GE Appliances philosophy, backed by three simple commitments defines the way we work, invent, create, do business, and serve our communities: we come together, we always look for a better way, and we create possibilities.

Interested in joining us on our journey?

Are you ready to drive safety, compliance, and culture in a large-scale, dynamic manufacturing environment? Appliance Park, located in Louisville, KY, is seeking a dedicated EHS Associate Specialist to support our off-shift operations and play a key role in achieving our safety and sustainability goals.

Shift: Off-shift hours

Travel: Up to 10%

Position

Associate EHS Specialist

Location

USA, Louisville, KY

How You'll Create Possibilities
• EHS Operations (60% of your time): You’ll provide functional EHS support to operations teams across Appliance Park, focusing on compliance, risk mitigation, and performance improvement.
• Implement engineering controls to eliminate hazards and prevent injuries.
• Conduct audits, inspections, and ergonomic assessments.
• Use data analytics to identify trends and strategic opportunities.
• Partner with site teams to execute injury reduction and risk management plans.
• Support environmental compliance programs, including air emissions, water discharge, and waste management.
• Train teams on EHS compliance, new regulations, and safety standards.
• Collaborate with project leaders and contractors to ensure safe work plans and equipment reviews.
• Participate in incident investigations and apply Human and Organizational Performance (HOP) principles to identify and resolve root causes.
• Culture and Communication (15% of your time): Drive a culture of collaboration, problem-solving, and safety excellence.
• Provide exceptional customer service as a technical resource for compliance and safety.
• Work with operations teams to execute the annual EHS operating plan.
• Foster open reporting and a problem-solving mindset across teams.
• Management Systems and Compliance (25% of your time): Standardize and integrate EHS systems into daily operations.
• Implement robust EHS management processes to achieve sustainable compliance and performance results.
• Manage high-risk processes, including lockout/tagout, overhead crane safety, and ergonomics.
• Support the site's annual EHS self-assessment and training initiatives.

What You'll Bring to Our Team

Required Qualifications:
• Experience: 2+ years in EHS roles, focusing on safety, environmental, or ergonomics compliance.
• Education: Bachelor's degree (completed or in progress) in Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or related fields.
• Skills: Strong communication, data analysis, and project management abilities.

Preferred Qualifications:
• Advanced knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and DOT regulations.
• Familiarity with LEAN manufacturing and Six Sigma principles.
• Experience working with unionized environments.
• Audit experience and advanced computer skills.

Why Join Us?
• Work in a dynamic manufacturing environment that values safety and innovation.
• Influence the safety culture across multiple plants, including laundry, dishwasher, plastics, and refrigeration.
• Comprehensive onboarding program to set you up for success.
• Competitive pay and opportunities for career growth.

Working Conditions
• Frequent walking in manufacturing areas and lifting up to 30 lbs.
• Use of safety gear, including glasses, boots, and hard hats.
• Flexible schedule: Off-shift hours (with initial onboarding during standard hours).

Ready to make a difference? Join us in shaping a safer future at Appliance Park!

Apply today and take the first step towards an impactful career.

Our Culture

Our work is centered on our People and Culture as reflected in our Zero Distance philosophy and we recognize the importance of reaffirming our commitment to inclusion and diversity (I&D). This underscores our commitment to fostering an environment where every individual feels valued, connected, and empowered to contribute, while positioning our organization to adapt seamlessly to the evolving needs of our workforce and communities.

This reflects our dedication to creating solutions that: Empower colleagues by fostering an environment where all voices are heard, valued, and encouraged to contribute. Strengthen communities where we live and work. Reinforce a culture of belonging, purpose, and engagement. Reflect the diversity of the communities we serve through our workforce, products, and practices.

By further embedding Zero Distance into our People and Culture framework, we will continue to build a deeply connected organization. We are cultivating a culture of engagement, belonging, and connection, because while attracting new talent remains a priority, retention is a cornerstone of our strategy.

GE Appliances is a trust-based organization. It is important we offer our employees the flexibility they need to do their best work while balancing the needs of the business and individuals. When you join GE Appliances, you will have the opportunity to work with your leader to create a flexible work arrangement that balances the needs of the individual, team, and organization.

GE Appliances is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

GE Appliances participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S

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