Environmental Health and Safety Coordinator

About Us

At Cibo Vita, innovation drives everything we do. Based in Totowa, NJ, we craft premium healthy snacks under the Nature’s Garden brand, combining quality ingredients with creative flavor and function. Our products are designed to support wellness, sustainability, and better snacking choices—helping consumers “Snack With Purpose.”

About the Role

The Safety Coordinator is an entry-level position responsible for executing the day-to-day responsibilities of the EHS department in their assigned facility. Reporting to the EHS Lead and subsequently the EHS Manager, this position is critical to providing leadership and guidance to the main workforce of Cibo Vita focused on environmental, health, and safety, ultimately ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily, weekly, and monthly inspections of equipment including packaging machinery guards, fire extinguishers, hoists, first aid stations, etc.
• Provide visible presence and support in various manufacturing, warehousing, and office environments to drive safety performance.
• Implement and manage assigned safety programs.
• Respond to incidents, providing emergency first aid as required.
• Complete initial incident reports and assist with root cause analysis during investigations.
• Assist during internal audits of the assigned site.
• Implement and communicate safety procedures and practices, including correcting unsafe conditions and behaviors in real time.
• Deliver EHS-related trainings as directed by the EHS Lead and Manager, including new hire orientation and topic-specific trainings.
• Participate in the site safety committee as a lead member.
• Participate in site daily shift meetings as the EHS representative.
• Issue PPE to employees as required and maintain an organized PPE inventory area.
• Identify best practices and lead continuous improvement initiatives to mitigate potential hazards, raise safety awareness, and improve safe work practices.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Basic understanding of industry best practices and OSHA regulations with the ability and desire to learn more.
• Highly organized and able to prioritize multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Creative problem-solving skills.
• Ability to speak in front of groups up to 50 people for training delivery.
• Reliable transportation with the ability to travel to other nearby sites under 1 mile.
• Detail-oriented and passionate about professional documentation.
• Team player with the ability to work on individual tasks as well as group collaborative efforts.
• Experience in warehouse, production, or manufacturing facilities.
• Bilingual in English/Spanish at a level that allows for both written and verbal communication in either language.
• Willing to maintain CPR/AED/First Aid certification during employment and provide care as a first responder.
• Ability to be on feet 50% or more of shift as business needs dictate, including climbing stairs, ladders up to 25ft, working on elevated surfaces, and working in noisy areas above 80dB.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Desirable Qualifications

• Experience operating forklifts, scissor lifts, or aerial lifts.
• Lock out tag out use and evaluation.
• Experience working in an SQF-certified environment.
• CPR/First Aid Certification.
• Formal safety education or certifications of any kind.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
• Life Insurance
• 401K
• PTO
• Company Paid Holidays
• Career advancement and training