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# EHS Specialist at Hydrite

- **Company:** Hydrite
- **Location:** Terre Haute, IN
- **Posted:** 2026-11-04
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-11-10
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/hydritechemicalco/jobs/8352545

## Job description

## WHO WE ARE

We are a company where people matter.

We are family driven.

We are financially strong.

And we are looking for problem-solvers to join our growing team.

## BENEFITS

- Up to 10% Retirement Contribution
- $600 per Year Wellness Incentive
- Front Loaded Paid Time Off
- Medical, Dental, and Vision - Eligible first day of the month following hire date.

JOIN A TOP WORKPLACE - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7nlFHnnfvhk

## EHS SPECIALIST

The EHS Specialist is responsible for the effective deployment of the Hydrite Environmental, Health, and Safety program to ensure a safe working environment for our Terre Haute team and ensure facility compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations.

Primary responsibilities include:

- Implement and maintain environmental, health, and safety programs in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, permits, policies, and procedures.
- Identify and address workplace hazards through observations, audits, risk assessments, and employee engagement.
- Promote a proactive safety culture focused on hazard prevention, effective controls, employee involvement, and continuous improvement.
- Lead incident and near-miss investigations, including root-cause identification, corrective actions, and timely follow-up.
- Manage environmental permits and facility compliance requirements.
- Manage key safety and regulatory programs, including Process Safety Management (PSM), Risk Management Program (RMP), Management of Change (MOC), and Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) activities.
- Coordinate Job Safety Analyses (JSAs), PPE assessments and certifications, industrial hygiene monitoring, ergonomic assessments, and product/process-specific compliance audits.
- Manage confined space rescue and emergency response programs, ensuring required training, equipment, documentation, and responder qualifications are maintained.
- Coordinate First Aid and Bloodborne Pathogen (BBP) programs, including training, equipment, vaccinations, and required documentation.
- Support contractor safety and ensure contractor management requirements are followed.
- Serve as a primary point of contact for regulatory agency inspections.
- Coordinate required medical monitoring programs, including hearing testing and respirator requirements.
- Support RCRA compliance, chemical waste disposal, waste profiling, wastewater compliance, and other environmental initiatives.
- Lead Safety Committee meetings and partner with Operations leadership to identify and address safety concerns and improvement opportunities.
- Participate in the Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) and coordinate with local emergency response organizations as needed.
- Provide EHS training and guidance to employees and leaders across the facility.

## REPORTING STRUCTURE

- This position reports to the Regional EHS Manager.

## PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Industrial Safety, Environmental Science, Occupational Safety, or a related field required.
- 3-5 years of EHS experience within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
- Working knowledge of OSHA, EPA, RCRA, and DOT regulatory requirements.
- Working knowledge of Process Safety Management (PSM) requirements.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively work with employees, leadership, and regulatory agencies.
- Strong organizational, problem-solving, and follow-through skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Ability to obtain Wastewater Operator Certification.

Physical Requirements

- Ability to sit and/or stand for extended periods, up to 10 hours per day.
- Ability to climb ladders and stairs up to 30 feet in height, up to 10 times daily.
- Ability to occasionally lift up to 55 pounds.
- Ability to wear a respirator when required without restrictions and meet applicable facial hair requirements for proper respirator fit.
- Ability to meet DOT vision requirements.

Additional Expectations

- Uphold Hydrite’s Standard of Excellence through a commitment to safety, quality, continuous improvement, and exceptional service.
- Participate in required RCRA, regulatory, health and safety, and process training.
- Follow applicable standard operating procedures and safety requirements.
- Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
- Work collaboratively across departments and provide backup support as needed.
- Support effective communication across Hydrite departments to ensure the success of the facility and broader team.

## ADDITIONAL BENEFITS

Benefits and perks include 401k and profit sharing, medical/dental/vision/life insurance, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, adoption assistance, legal services insurance, scholarship awards for children of employees, summer picnic, community giving events, free family wellness coaching including nutritionist and fitness coach.

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- LinkedIn: [linkedin.com/company/hydrite-chemical-co-](http://www.linkedin.com/company/hydrite-chemical-co-)
- Facebook: [facebook.com/hydrite](http://www.facebook.com/hydrite)
- YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bs_493NR8RI

Learn more about Hydrite on our website: [www.hydrite.com/careers](http://www.hydrite.com/careers)

Privacy Notice for California Residents: https://www.hydrite.com/Legal/Privacy-Notice-for-Employees.htm

## About Hydrite

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Hydrite is a leading North American manufacturer and distributor of integrated chemical programs, serving industries such as food & beverage, agriculture, and manufacturing with custom manufacturing, technical expertise, and a private fleet.
- **Entity Type**: Private (family-owned)
- **Headquarters**: Brookfield, Wisconsin, USA
- **Founded**: 1929
- **Founders**: Not publicly available (the name “Hydrite” originated from the idea of tanning “hyde right”)

## Core Business
- **Primary industry/industries**: Chemical manufacturing and distribution; specialty chemicals for food & dairy sanitation, water treatment, foam control, food ingredients, and organic processing.
- **Target customers**: B2B – enterprise and SMB customers in food & beverage, agriculture, industrial manufacturing, and water treatment markets.
- **Mission or purpose statement**: “Providing sustainable ideas and solutions that ensure Customer, Employee and Partner success.” Also: “Our sustainable solutions keep food safe, water clean, and plants thriving.”

## Products & Services
- **Chemical Manufacturing & Distribution**: Custom manufacturing and nationwide distribution of industrial and specialty chemicals.
- **Food & Dairy Sanitation**: Cleaners and sanitizers designed to enhance food safety and quality.
- **Food Ingredients**: Ingredients that add flavor and functionality to food and beverage products.
- **Water Treatment**: Chemistry and services for improving water quality in industrial processes.
- **Foam Control Chemistries**: Defoamers and antifoams for various industrial applications.
- **Organic Processing & Liquid Sulfites**: Specialized chemicals for organic processing and sulfite applications.
- **Plant Sanitation**: Complete sanitation programs for food processing facilities.
- **Private Fleet**: Company-owned tractors, van trailers, tankers, and railcars for reliable delivery.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed (privately held)
- **Key Metric**: ~1,000 employees; 95+ years in business
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: None (family-owned; no external investors disclosed)
- **Growth Signals**: 
  - Acquired Enterprise Specialty Products, Inc. (ESP) in Laurens, SC, marking entry into the Southeast US region.
  - Recognized as a 2025 Top Workplaces award winner by the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel (won eight other years).
  - Continues to invest in people, technology, community, and sustainability.

## Competitive Advantages
- **Technical expertise**: Highly trained staff with deep industry experience delivering custom solutions.
- **Private fleet**: Ensures responsive service and supply chain reliability.
- **Custom manufacturing**: Ability to develop tailored chemical programs for diverse customer needs.
- **Strong safety culture**: Robust safety programs and multiple safety awards (e.g., WI Safety Council Corporate Safety Award).
- **Sustainability focus**: Active initiatives to reduce energy, water, and waste; commitment to environmental stewardship.

## Strategic Focus
- Geographic expansion into the Southeast US following the ESP acquisition.
- Continued investment in innovation, people development, and sustainable operations.
- Strengthening the “One Hydrite” safety culture and community engagement.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Family-run, privately held with a focus on integrity, innovation, safety, quality, people, and responsible growth. Recognized multiple times as a Top Workplace.
- **Work environment**: Primarily on-site at plant locations across the US (Wisconsin, Indiana, Iowa, Illinois, Texas, California, South Carolina, etc.); some remote roles available (e.g., Applications Engineer).
- **Benefits** (from [hydrite.com](https://www.hydrite.com/careers/BenefitsandWellness.htm)):
  - Medical, dental, vision (including zero co-insurance/zero deductible plan)
  - 401k with 100% match on first 3% and 50% on next 2% (immediate vesting)
  - Profit sharing
  - Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250/year
  - Front-loaded paid time off and paid holidays
  - $3,000 referral bonus
  - Wellness programs with up to $600 annual reimbursement
  - Adoption assistance, legal services insurance, EAP, and more
- **Early talent**: Internships, co-ops, and rotational programs for college students and recent graduates.

## Sources
1. [hydrite.com – Company Overview](https://hydrite.com/)
2. [hydrite.com – About Hydrite](https://www.hydrite.com/About-Hydrite.htm)
3. [hydrite.com – Careers](https://www.hydrite.com/careers.htm)
4. [hydrite.com – Benefits & Wellness](https://www.hydrite.com/careers/BenefitsandWellness.htm)
5. [Greenhouse – Hydrite Jobs](http://job-boards.greenhouse.io/hydritechemicalco)

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