Environmental Health & Safety Coordinator

About the role

Responsible for the overall EHS compliance. Implements procedures and programs to minimize environmental, health and safety (EHS) risks and ensures compliance with regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for EHS Compliance at Gilroy and San Martin site.
• Coach, train and support operations in executing Daily Fundamentals; build strong relationships with managers and employees on EHS and act as a resource.
• Assist in coordination, planning and facilitating training seminars.
• Travel and support two facilities.
• Educate staff via weekly safety trainings in English and Spanish.
• Assist in Incident Management including Near Misses, Hazards and Accidents.
• Coordinate and lead Safety Committee meetings monthly.
• Provide weekly coaching on Lockout/Tagout and conduct procedural audits.
• Perform weekly, monthly and annual inspections at each plant and document completion in Riskonnect.
• Analyze trends and perform root cause analysis for incidents; develop and follow up on corrective actions.
• Learn and understand site-specific machinery to identify safety zones and develop procedures for safe operations.
• Recognize safety hazards or unsafe work practices and develop Corrective Action Plans.
• Assist site management as needed with various EHS and production-related projects.
• Communicate and escalate issues with leadership in a timely manner.
• Other duties and responsibilities related to the nature of the job may be assigned on a temporary or permanent basis as needed.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED or equivalent training, experience, and education.
• Valid California Driver’s License.
• Minimum 2+ years of experience in manufacturing.
• Excellent interpersonal skills: ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with employees and managers.
• Working knowledge of OSHA 10, California State and EPA regulations.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret plant safety procedures, professional journals and technical manuals.
• Excellent communications skills, verbal, written, in-person and by telephone.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and critical reasoning skills.
• Ability to take initiative and work independently.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Bilingual – English & Spanish preferred.
• Knowledge of environmental permitting and compliance.
• OSHA 30 certification.
• HAZWOPER certified.
• RCRA certified.
• CPR, First Aid, AED certified.
• Ability to frequently sit and stand for extended periods; perform repetitive motions of the wrist, hands, and fingers to use a computer and keyboard.
• Must wear company-provided personal protective equipment: earplugs, hard hat, safety boots/shoes, and protective glasses.
• Candidates must provide their own safety boots/shoes upon hire and will be eligible to participate in the Safety Boots/Shoe Reimbursement Program after 30 days of employment.

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

Pay

$30 – $35 per hour