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Summary:
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The Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Coordinator provides day-to-day support to the EHS Manager and EHS Specialist in carrying out the company’s ISO 45001 (Safety) and ISO 14001 (Environmental) management systems. This role is boots-on-the-ground: inspections, documentation, JSAs, PPE reviews, waste checks, and assisting with incident investigations. The Coordinator helps keep the management system running, ensures documentation is complete and audit-ready, and supports the team in maintaining a safe and compliant operation.
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Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
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•Support the EHS Manager and EHS Specialist with Job Safety Analyses (JSAs), PPE assessments, and hazard identification aligned with ISO 45001 Clause 6
• Perform and document routine facility safety and environmental inspections to meet ISO monitoring and measurement requirements
• Maintain and inspect safety equipment (eyewash, fire extinguishers, spill kits, ladders, chemical storage areas) with accurate documentation control
• Conduct hazardous waste accumulation area inspections and coordinate waste pickups in alignment with ISO 14001 and regulatory requirements
• Assist in building and tracking EHS objectives, targets, KPIs, and corrective actions
• Help the EHS Specialist with incident investigations, documentation, and follow-up corrective actions
• Support training activities, toolbox talks, and employee engagement initiatives
• Maintain electronic and physical EHS records to ISO 45001/14001 document control standards
• Assist with internal audit preparation, external audit readiness, and management review data
• Other EHS duties as assigned
• Occasional travel (<5%)
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Qualifications:
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• Direct, clear communication skills
• Solid attention to detail especially in documentation
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
• Ability to work within structured ISO processes and follow procedures
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Education/Experience:
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•Bachelor's Degree complete in the Occupational Safety and Health or Emergency Management
preferred
•0-2 years in a manufacturing work environment is preferred
•Exposure to EHS programs, OSHA compliance, or environmental requirements is a plus
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Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
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• OSHA 30 (General Industry) required
• First Aid / CPR / AED certification required
• Additional safety/environmental certifications (HAZWOPER, ISO Internal Auditor, etc.) are a plus but not required
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Language Skills:
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•Ability to read, understand, and apply written procedures, regulatory requirements, and instructions in English.
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Mathematical Skills:
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• Basic algebra and measurement calculations used in inspections, tracking, and environmental reporting
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Physical Requirements:
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• Ability to stand or sit for extended periods (up to 8 hours)
• Ability to lift up to 35 lbs
• Must meet OSHA-powered industrial truck (PIT) medical requirements
• Must be able to pass a Respirator Medical Evaluation and annual respirator fit test per OSHA 1910.134
• Frequent bending, kneeling, climbing ladders/stairs, reaching, and operating inspection tools or equipment
• Must be physically capable of responding to emergencies, accessing elevated areas, and navigating typical manufacturing conditions (noise, dust, uneven surfaces)
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Work Environment:
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Manufacturing environment with intermittent noise, dust, debris, chemical vapors, and varying lighting conditions
• Occasional outdoor exposure depending on task
• PPE required based on job activity and area
• Daily interaction with ISO management system elements: inspections, monitoring, operational controls, documentation, corrective actions, and continual improvement
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