EH&S Coordinator

About GardenCore

GardenCore is a leading U.S. manufacturer of lawn and garden consumables, offering a broad portfolio of mulch, soil, stone, and lime products. The Company has deep, long-standing partnerships with major home improvement retailers and garden centers, and delivers consistent, high-quality execution across large-scale private label and branded programs. The Company has over 1,400 employees and operates 58 manufacturing facilities across the United States.

About the Role

GardenCore is seeking an EH&S Coordinator that will be responsible for the administration and maintaining all environment, health and safety, insurance, OSHA, EAP and tracking all incoming and outgoing products per permit requirements. The EH&S Coordinator is responsible for all aspects of ensuring quality in Growing Media and Mulch products at the plant-level, including formulation oversight and testing, incoming raw material inspection, testing, and approval ensuring that all established specifications and processes are followed.

Responsibilities

• Administer the plant's Safety Program
• Maintain all required OSHA documentation
• Serve as Safety Committee Secretary
• Maintain and adhere to the Plant Safety manual
• Maintain safety records and prepare monthly safety reports
• Assist in the preparation and submittal of permit applications to the proper regulatory agencies
• Order and maintain personal protective equipment and first aid supplies
• Assist plant personnel with safety training
• Maintain employee relations policies and procedures
• Weekly Toolbox Talks
• Complete new hire onboarding/new hire trainings of all newly hired employees
• Enter and maintain data in the software used on site for data and recordkeeping
• Inspect work environments, machinery and equipment in establishments and other work sites for conformance with governmental standards
• Observe employees and determine compliance with safety precautions and safety equipment used
• Document findings and code sections violations to provide evidence in legal proceedings
• Ensure monthly inspections and weekly meetings are completed each month
• Complete annual DEQ emission reports and Permit compliance
• Maintain working knowledge of new technologies developed by the industry and government regulations
• Tracking all outbound processed materials and all inbound raw materials

Requirements

• High School degree or GED required; Associate's degree preferred or equivalent in academic background and experience/training
• At least one to three years of related office experience
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of general office procedures and equipment
• Detail-oriented with a dedication to continuous improvement and team building
• Excellent verbal skills, written communication and presentations skills
• Ability to work with and through other company administrative, production and technical personnel at all levels to achieve plant and corporate goals
• Computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office software
• Regularly required to stand and walk for extended periods of time
• Occasional travel may be required
• Lift objects weighing up to 50 lbs
• Lifting, bending, crouching, pushing, pulling, stooping and reaching
• Able to work under extreme conditions such as hot or cold temperatures, noise, dust and dirt

Compensation

Hourly pay rate of $24.00 per hour.

Benefits

• 401(k) plan / group retirement savings program
• Short-term and long-term disability benefits
• Life insurance
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion