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Job Title


EHS Specialist


Company : Bennington


Location : Elkhart, IN


Created : 2026-04-19


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

JOB SUMMARY:Ensures compliance with internal and external Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) regulatory requirements, including local, state, and federal regulations. Supports site-level implementation and sustainment of Polaris enterprise EHSS policies, procedures, and initiatives. Provides hands-on, day-to-day EHSS execution and partners with operations and leadership to reduce risk, maintain compliance, and support a safe and healthy work environment.ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES :• Understands, implements, and supports compliance with applicable EHS regulations, Polaris policies, objectives, and procedures.• Supports execution and sustainment of site EHS programs by providing coaching and guidance to employees and supervisors through a consistent presence on the production floor.• Monitors daily safety conditions and proactively identifies, communicates, and addresses hazards.• Responds to EHS concerns raised by employees and leadership and ensures appropriate follow-up.• Conducts routine safety and environmental inspections, walk-throughs, and site assessments; identifies gaps and supports corrective action development and closure.• Heavily supports incident, near-miss, and safety observation investigations; assists plant leaders with RCA completion, root cause analysis, corrective action tracking, and logs into Polaris portal.• Tracks corrective actions to ensure timely completion and sustained effectiveness.• Plans, coordinates, and delivers EHS training programs, including onboarding safety training and topic-specific training (e.g., forklift, lockout/tagout, confined space, machine guarding, elevated work).• Maintains EHSS documentation, inspection records, training logs, and compliance reports to support audit readiness.• Supports environmental compliance activities, including regulatory and Polaris environmental reporting, stormwater inspections, and general condition inspections.• Supports and coordinates hazardous waste and recycling activities, including scheduling pick-ups and reconciling manifests.• Supports Department of Transportation (DOT) compliance, including driver documentation, medical certifications, and permitting.• Supports compliance programs, training, and recordkeeping.• Partners with production, maintenance, and leadership teams to balance EHS priorities with operational needs.• Serves as a site-level resource for day-to-day EHS questions and guidance.• Collects and reviews EHSS data to identify recurring issues and supports continuous improvement initiatives.• Assists with site and enterprise EHS audits, assessments, and regulatory readiness activities.• Works under the guidance of senior EHS leadership to execute site-level programs and initiatives.• Performs other duties as assigned.SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE• Associate's degree in EHS or related field required; Bachelor's degree preferred or in progress.• 3+ years of experience in an industrial EHS role required; Manufacturing or industrial environment preferred.• Exposure to environmental compliance, DOT programs, and regulated safety programs preferred.• Ability to read and understand EHSS rules, regulations, and company standards.• Ability to conduct effective employee training programs.• Strong organizational, documentation, and follow-through skills.• Effective communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively across functions.