Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Specialist

About Thrive Market

Thrive Market was founded in 2014 with a mission to make healthy and sustainable living easy and affordable for everyone. As an online, membership-based market, we deliver the highest quality healthy, and sustainable products at member-only prices, while matching every paid membership with a free one for someone in need. Every day, we leverage innovative technology and member-first thinking to help our over 1,600,000+ members find better products, support better brands, and build a better world in the process. We are also a Certified B Corporation, a Public Benefit Corporation, and a Climate Neutral Certified company.

THE ROLE

We are seeking a collaborative and proactive Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Manager to lead compliance, safety, and risk management at our Organic/Non-GMO E-commerce Fulfillment Center in Wilkes-Barre, PA. This leader will drive regulatory compliance, employee engagement, and cultural transformation by strengthening partnerships, overseeing the Safety Committee program, and embedding proactive safety ownership throughout the site.

• Develop, implement, and maintain EHS programs, policies, and training tailored to a high-volume food ecommerce environment.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations, FDA requirements, Non-GMO/Organic standards, and all applicable laws.
• Serve as the lead facilitator for the Safety Committee program, ensuring standardized structure, representation across functions/shifts, and alignment with our EHS strategy.
• Prepare and distribute monthly Safety Committee agendas, minutes, and action trackers; oversee Gemba walks, trend analyses, and inspections.
• Drive accountability by ensuring timely closure of action items, clear reporting, and committee-led employee engagement activities.
• Build and sustain partnerships with regulatory agencies, local health departments, and emergency responders, seeking win-win solutions that balance compliance, operational efficiency, and safety outcomes.
• Lead incident investigations, root cause analyses, and preventative action planning.
• Coordinate emergency preparedness drills, site safety stand-downs, and refresher training.
• Coach leaders and committee members to serve as visible role models, promoting a culture of accountability and recognition.
• Track and analyze safety metrics (TRIR, audits, corrective actions, training completion) and present insights to leadership.
• Conduct regulatory OSHA standard inspections and assessments.

Key Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in EHS, Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, or related field OR equivalent experience.
• OSHA 30 certification (or ability to obtain within 1 month).
• 5–7 years of progressive EHS experience in distribution, fulfillment, food, or manufacturing environments.
• Experience working directly with FDA, USDA, and other food-related regulatory agencies.
• Knowledge of organic and Non-GMO compliance standards (preferred).
• Demonstrated success leading Safety Committee programs or equivalent employee led safety initiatives.
• Prominent ability to partner with local health authorities and emergency response teams.
• Strong leadership, facilitation, and communication skills with the ability to engage both hourly employees and senior leaders.
• Must reside or be willing to relocate within a 45-minute drive of Wilkes-Barre, PA to ensure site coverage and responsiveness.

Physical & Environmental Expectations

• Regularly engaged on the FC floor; ability to be on your feet for extended periods.
• Comfortable lifting typical industry-standard weight levels (up to 50 lbs).
• Ability to work in and move between temperature-controlled zones (ambient, refrigerated, frozen).

Certifications/Training (required or ability to obtain within 3 months)

• OSHA General Industry
• Hazard Communication (GHS)
• Slips, Trips, and Falls Prevention
• Emergency Action Plans
• Lockout/Tagout Awareness
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Ergonomics in the Workplace
• CPR and AED certification
• First Aid and Bloodborne Pathogens certification
• Active Shooter preparedness certification

Belong To a Better Company

• Comprehensive health benefits (medical, dental, vision, life, and disability)
• Competitive pay + equity
• 401k match
• Multiple work schedules available
• Opportunities for advancement

Job Information

Compensation Description
The salary range for this position is up to $50K - $65K.
Rate of pay may increase over time based upon: skill, level of responsibility, additional duties, seniority, quantity or quality of production or other legitimate, business-related factors.
Total Compensation includes Base Salary, Stock Options, Health and Wellness Benefits, Relocation Assistance, and more!