EHS & Ergonomics Specialist

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Fort Worth, TX, USA
In-Office
Mid level
Other
The Role
Support and implement EHS and ergonomics programs in a manufacturing environment: conduct inspections, ergonomic assessments, incident investigations, training, industrial hygiene support, KPI analysis, and cross-functional collaboration to reduce injuries and ensure regulatory compliance.
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US Conec, Ltd.

Engineering Innovation. Precision Plastics. Powering AI.

US Conec, Ltd. is a trusted, global company that prides itself on engineering excellence—creating innovative connectivity solutions that support today’s most important technologies. We foster a friendly, inclusive culture that values teamwork, creativity, and mutual respect. At US Conec, you’ll find real opportunities to grow and make a meaningful impact in a company that genuinely cares about its people and its customers. With competitive compensation, excellent benefits, and a supportive environment, this is a place where you can build your future—whether your interests lie in manufacturing, engineering, operations, or beyond.

EHS & Ergonomics Specialist


Overview

US Conec is seeking a detail-oriented EHS & Ergonomics Specialist to join our team in Fort Worth, TX. In this role, you’ll support and implement environmental, health, safety, and ergonomics programs to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and promote a safe, healthy, and productive workplace. This role focuses on hazard identification, injury prevention, ergonomic assessments, and continuous improvement of workplace safety practices.

Responsibilities

  • Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS):
    •    Assist in developing, implementing, and maintaining EHS policies and procedures 
    •    Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations (e.g., OSHA, EPA) 
    •    Conduct routine safety inspections, audits, and risk assessments 
    •    Investigate and document incidents, accidents, and near-misses; identify root causes and corrective actions 
    •    Maintain EHS records, reports, and documentation 
    •    Assist in maintaining emergency preparedness and response programs 
    •    Provide safety and ergonomic guidance in support of new equipment, process changes, and facility layouts during design and implementation to ensure risk reduction 
    •    Coordinate safety training programs for employees and management 
    •    Assist with injury management, return to work and accommodation programs
    •    Support industrial hygiene activities such as noise monitoring, air quality assessment and exposure evaluations.

    Ergonomics & Injury Prevention
    •    Conduct ergonomic assessments of workstations, tasks, and job processes 
    •    Recommend and implement ergonomic improvements to reduce injury risk (e.g., MSDs) 
    •    Track and analyze injury trends related to ergonomics 
    •    Support early intervention efforts to reduce severity and recurrence of injuries.
    •    Provide training and guidance on proper body mechanics and workstation setup 

    Training, Engagement & Safety Culture
    •    Conduct safety and ergonomics training for employees, new hires, and leadership 
    •    Promote safety awareness and best practices across all shifts 
    •    Partner with supervisors to reinforce safe behaviors on the floor 
    •    Lead and support safety committees and employee engagement initiatives 
    •    Promote a strong safety culture through employee engagement and awareness initiatives 

    Program Support & Continuous Improvement:
    •    Monitor and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) to identify trends and drive continuous improvement. 
    •    Prepare reports for leadership with actionable insights
    •    Support sustainability and environmental initiatives, including compliance and waste reduction as needed

    Cross-Functional Collaboration
    •    Work closely with Operations, Engineering, Facilities and HR teams to integrate EHS and ergonomic considerations into daily workflows and long-term planning 
    •    Collaborate with operations, HR, and engineering to design safer work environments 
    •    Collaborate with leadership to align EHS goals with business objectives and performance metrics 
    •    Engage employees and supervisors to gather feedback, identify risks, and drive continuous improvement initiatives 
    •    Lead and participate in cross-functional teams, safety committees, and project meetings to ensure proactive risk mitigation 
    •    Act as a liaison between departments to ensure consistent communication and adherence to safety and ergonomic standards

Must Haves

  • Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Ergonomics, Industrial Engineering, or related field preferred
  • 2–5 years of experience in safety, ergonomics, or manufacturing environment
  • Knowledge of OSHA regulations and ergonomic principles
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and EHS management systems.
  • Attention to detail and organizational skills
  • Ability to influence and engage employees at all levels
  • Demonstrated decision making and organizational skills.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, presentation skills, along with verbal and written communication skills.
  • Must have the ability to develop working relationships with all functional areas of the company.
  • Ability to support multiple shifts as needed based on business needs.

US Conec will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire. 

US Conec will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

Join US Conec today and be part of a team that values each other, promotes innovation and growth, and strives to exceed customer expectations in everything we do. 

 US Conec is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Safety, Ergonomics, Industrial Engineering, or related field
  • 2-5 years of experience in safety, ergonomics, or manufacturing environment
  • Knowledge of OSHA regulations and ergonomic principles
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and EHS management systems
  • Attention to detail and organizational skills
  • Ability to influence and engage employees at all levels
  • Demonstrated decision making and organizational skills
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent interpersonal, presentation, verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to develop working relationships with all functional areas of the company
  • Ability to support multiple shifts as needed based on business needs

US Conec Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about US Conec and has not been reviewed or approved by US Conec.

  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Job postings consistently advertise a minimum of four weeks of PTO plus paid holidays. This establishes a generous time-off baseline across many roles.
  • Strong & Reliable Incentives Company materials state base pay plus variable bonus for all employees, with postings citing performance-based bonus potential and employee recognition programs. This signals a structured incentive component embedded in total rewards.
  • Healthcare Strength Current postings routinely include medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and families. This indicates comprehensive core health coverage as a standard offering.

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The Company
HQ: Hickory, NC
202 Employees
Year Founded: 1992

What We Do

With over 30 years of proven innovation, US Conec continues to redefine the optical interconnect industry with next generation high density connectivity solutions. US Conec designs, develops, and manufactures industry leading technology solutions for data center structured cabling, public network, on-board interconnect, industrial and military markets worldwide. The company’s key product developments include MT ferrules, MTP® brand MPO connectors, MTP® PRO solutions, MXC® connectors, PRIZM® LightTurn® and PRIZM® MT lensed ferrule technology, ELiMENT™ single fiber connectors, VSFF MDC and MMC connectors, Fast-Track™ connectors, IBC™ fiber-optic cleaning solutions, termination equipment, high precision optical packaging components, and customized precision interconnect solutions.

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