Environmental Health and Safety Coordinator

About the role

The EHS Coordinator plays a crucial role in ensuring the company complies with various safety and environmental regulations. They work closely with managers and employees to promote a safe working environment.

Responsibilities

• Review and update health and safety procedures as needed.
• Ensure compliance with all Federal, State, and Local Government rules, regulations, policies, and guidelines including OSHA, ANSI, NFPA, DOT, Fire Department, etc.
• Develop mechanisms for the improvement of key safety programs.
• Aid in safety compliance training.
• Determine regulatory requirements and permitting needs for new and modified processes.
• Create and implement safety plans while ensuring they are followed daily.
• Conduct and review safety observation reports on a regular basis.
• Attend safety walks and inspections to analyze safety risks.
• Lead safety committees and educate employees on safety standards and machinery operation.
• Investigate accidents that occur onsite and identify possible causes.
• Partner with Human Resources to manage OSHA 300 logs.
• Maintain documentation of safety procedures, accidents, and related events.
• Act as a liaison between management and external safety agencies, such as fire and insurance personnel.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate’s degree in Environmental Health and Safety or related subject highly preferred.
• 2–5+ years of relevant experience in a health and safety field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of local, state, and federal safety regulations.
• Knowledge of safety and environmental programs as well as workers compensation.
• Effective communication skills with all levels of the organization.
• Basic math skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, measurements, and critical thinking.
• Ability to work effectively in stressful situations and meet stringent deadlines.
• Organized and able to plan, prioritize, and follow through on projects assigned with minimal supervision.
• Self-motivated, reliable, and quality, safety oriented.
• Leadership, organization, and communication skills necessary.
• Ability to develop new techniques for work processes.
• Give technical direction to others and project leadership over multiple safety teams.

Physical Requirements

• Use of proper body mechanics with pushing, pulling, reaching, lifting, squatting, kneeling, and bending.
• Pushing/pulling and lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Near visual acuity.
• Working around and operating departmental equipment.
• Able to access and navigate each department in the facility.
• Able to function in a professional manner under stressful circumstances.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and robust benefits plans.
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and AD&D Policies.
• Short and Long-Term Disability.
• 401K with Company Match.
• Paid Time Off.
• Paid Volunteer Time Off.

Pay

$60,000-$90,000