EHS Specialist | Marshall, NC

About the role

FedUp Foods, one of the nation’s early producers of kombucha through the Buchi brand and one of the largest functional beverage manufacturers in America, seeks an Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Specialist to lead assigned EHS programs and strengthen day-to-day safety execution at their facility. This role partners with site leadership to identify risk, improve safety systems, and drive proactive employee engagement under the guidance of the Sr EHS Manager. Responsibilities include routine inspections, incident investigations, JSAs, risk assessments, training development, audit follow-up, and corrective action tracking, with escalation of complex or high-risk matters to the Sr EHS Manager.

Responsibilities

• EHS Program Execution, Risk Management, and Compliance
  • Lead routine safety inspections and audits; document findings, recommend corrective actions, track completion, and verify closure in partnership with area leaders
  • Lead or support investigations of workplace incidents, near-misses, and unsafe conditions based on severity; facilitate root cause analysis and recommend preventive actions in partnership with site leadership
  • Lead job safety analyses (JSAs) and risk assessments for new and existing processes; recommend practical controls to reduce risk
  • Maintain EHS documentation for training, inspections, incidents, and corrective actions; review records for completeness, accuracy, and audit readiness
  • Support and improve assigned OSHA, SQF, and other applicable compliance activities; identify gaps, recommend corrective actions, and escalate unresolved or high-risk items to the Sr EHS Manager
  • Prepare, analyze, and present safety performance metrics and updates to site leadership and the Senior EHS Manager; identify trends and recommend continuous improvement actions
• Environmental, PPE, and Emergency Readiness
  • Coordinate and lead assigned environmental compliance activities and escalate risks as needed
  • Coordinate and maintain the site PPE program, including inventory oversight and distribution
  • Coordinate emergency response preparedness activities and conduct regular drills in partnership with site leadership; document outcomes and track follow-up activities
• Safety Culture, Employee Engagement, and Cross-Functional Partnership
  • Facilitate site safety committee activities and employee engagement initiatives that promote proactive safety behaviors
  • Partner with all departments to coach safe work practices, support adherence to EHS procedures, and escalate gaps when needed
  • Serve as a site EHS resource for questions related to EHS procedures; coach employees and leaders while encouraging open communication about safety
• Food Safety and Quality Responsibilities
  • Follow GMP policy when in the production facility and encourage adherence
  • Understand SQF policies relating to pest control, visitors, allergen management, and cleaning and sanitation
  • Demonstrate awareness of Management’s Commitment to SQF and work toward continuous improvement of food quality and safety
  • Report food quality and safety issues to the Quality Assurance Manager for investigation and resolution via the CAPA log

Required Skills and Abilities

• Leads by example and promotes a proactive, welcoming safety culture where employees feel comfortable raising concerns
• Strong problem solver with the ability to assess risk, prioritize needs, and guide practical solutions
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to identify safety, compliance, and efficiency gaps
• Positive, professional, and team-oriented attitude; builds trust and communicates clearly across departments
• Proficient with company systems, spreadsheets, reporting tools, and EHS software needed to manage records and track action items
• Ability to develop, update, and implement EHS policies, programs, procedures, and training materials with guidance from the Sr EHS Manager
• Flexible and able to respond to significant safety needs or incidents outside normal working hours when required
• Must complete required emergency response training, including CPR and First Aid, within 6 months of hire

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or GED required; Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, or related field preferred
• 2–4 years of hands-on EHS experience coordinating safety programs or supporting project-based assignments in manufacturing preferred
• Applied knowledge of OSHA general industry requirements required
• Working experience with incident investigations, JSAs, risk assessment, inspections/audits, corrective action follow-up, training, and EHS recordkeeping required
• Exposure to environmental compliance, emergency response, PPE programs, and safety committee facilitation preferred

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

• Work is performed in office and beverage production and warehousing environments
• May be exposed to elevated noise levels, wet or slippery surfaces, temperature fluctuations, manufacturing dust, strong product aromas, fermentation byproducts, carbon dioxide (CO₂), cleaning and sanitation chemicals, and other manufacturing-related hazards
• Ability to work in a crowded, noisy manufacturing facility, tolerate temperature and moisture extremes, walk on uneven or slippery surfaces, and maintain awareness of moving and stationary hazards
• Ability to work at a desk with computer equipment approximately up to 60% of the time
• Ability to lift, carry, and maneuver up to 50 pounds regularly and occasionally up to 100 pounds with a team lift
• Ability to travel 10–15%, including twice monthly to the Erwin, TN warehousing facility and annually to the Wilmington, NC facility