Job Description

EHS Technician – Manufacturing (1st Shift)

Wagner is looking for an EHS Technician to support safety and environmental efforts across our manufacturing operations. This is a hands-on role where you’ll spend time on the shop floor working alongside our teams to help keep people safe and operations running smoothly.

If you enjoy being out on the floor, solving problems, and working with people, this could be a great fit.

What you’ll do

• Support day-to-day safety efforts across our facilities
• Lead and assist with safety training for employees
• Participate in incident and near-miss investigations and help identify solutions
• Help maintain programs like LOTO, SDS, and general safety compliance
• Spend time on the production floor identifying hazards and working with teams to improve safety
• Assist with basic environmental compliance tasks (waste handling, documentation, vendor coordination)
• Partner with operations, maintenance, and leadership to support a strong safety culture

What we’re looking for

• 1–3 years of experience in manufacturing, safety, maintenance, or a related field or hands-on experience in a production environment
• Interest in workplace safety and continuous improvement
• Strong communication skills and ability to work with all levels of the organization
• Organized and able to manage multiple priorities

Nice to have (but not required)

• OSHA knowledge or safety training experience
• Experience in a manufacturing environment
• Familiarity with basic safety programs (LOTO, incident investigations, etc.)

Why join Wagner

Wagner is committed to providing a safe, productive workplace where employees can grow and succeed. We take pride in our culture, our people, and the work we do every day.

• Hands-on role with real impact on employee safety
• Stable manufacturing environment with a strong team culture
• Opportunity to grow into a Safety Specialist or EHS role
• Work closely with leadership and cross-functional teams

Employee Ownership (ESOP)

Wagner is an employee-owned company, which means you share in the success of the business.

Through our ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan), Wagner contributes to your retirement—at no cost to you. As the company grows, so does the value of your account.

It’s one of the ways we invest in our employees and recognize the impact they make every day.

Schedule & Work Environment

• Primarily 1st shift (Monday–Friday)
• Mix of shop floor and office work
• Occasional exposure to manufacturing environment (noise, dust, etc.)
• PPE required on the production floor

Requirements

Physical Demands

The physical requirements outlined below are essential for successful job performance. While fulfilling job duties, employees frequently need to be on-site to manage projects. Additionally, employees must regularly engage in activities such as sitting, standing, walking, speaking, and listening. Occasionally, employees may need to bend, stoop, balance, and move within the facility. Specific vision abilities necessary for this role include close vision, distant vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Furthermore, employees may occasionally lift and/or move objects weighing up to twenty-five pounds.