The Environmental Health & Safety Coordinator supports the organization’s environmental, health, and safety programs to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations, and internal policies. This position assists in conducting inspections, maintaining records, training employees, and supporting initiatives that promote a safe and environmentally responsible workplace. This person will facilitate hazard recognition and evaluation and gather and report on action items prioritized by risk. It is critical for this person to form collaborative internal relationships with the ability to facilitate progress on these action items to mitigate risk to individuals and the business.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Conduct routine safety and environmental inspections and audits of facilities, equipment, and processes.
Monitor and maintain EHS records, including incident reports, training documentation, safety data sheets (SDS), and permits.
Support incident investigations and root cause analysis for workplace injuries, spills, or near-misses.
Assist in the implementation of corrective and preventive actions.
Conduct or support employee EHS training, safety briefings, and onboarding.
Participate in the management of nonhazardous and hazardous waste, including labeling, storage, and coordination of pickups.
Perform air quality, noise, and chemical exposure sampling as required.
Monitor and maintain inventory of PPE and safety equipment.
Lead and manage waste manifests and other required documents.
Support emergency response drills and preparedness activities.
Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, DOT, and other applicable regulatory standards.
Assist in developing and updating EHS policies, procedures, and job safety analyses (JSAs).
REQUIREMENTS
High School Diploma or GED required
Bachelors or Associate degree preferred
1-4 years of experience in an EHS-related role, or combination of education and relevant experience
Strong organizational and communication skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Knowledge and understanding of U.S., State and Federal OSHA, EPA and DOT regulations
Ability to support off-shifts, weekends occasionally
Safety or environmental certifications (e.g., OSHA 30-Hour, HAZWOPER, CPR/First Aid) preferred
WORKING CONDITIONS
Ability to walk, stand, climb, and lift up to 40 lbs.
Comfortable working in environments that may include noise, oil, heat, dust, or chemicals
Ability to wear PPE and work in a variety of environments (indoor/outdoor, industrial settings)
Including active participation within the respiratory protection programs
May require occasional travel between facilities and off-site
This position operates in manufacturing, warehouse, and field environments and requires flexibility in managing safety priorities across multiple departments and conditions
COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESS
Take Control: ask for the direction and support you need to attain mastery of your objectives and ownership of your professional development.
Be Engaged & Committed: lean in to learn, engage, and contribute, resulting in increased performance and personal satisfaction from your work.
Be Accountable: hold yourself responsible for achieving your goals and successfully executing against the organization's initiatives.
Continuous Improvement Mindset: Act with curiosity, proactively identifying and implementing changes to enhance work processes and outcomes. Consistently seek opportunities to improve efficiency, quality, and overall effectiveness.
