Summary

The Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Coordinator provides day-to-day support to the EHS Manager and EHS Specialist in carrying out the company’s ISO 45001 (Safety) and ISO 14001 (Environmental) management systems. This role is boots-on-the-ground: inspections, documentation, JSAs, PPE reviews, waste checks, and assisting with incident investigations. The Coordinator helps keep the management system running, ensures documentation is complete and audit-ready, and supports the team in maintaining a safe and compliant operation.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Support the EHS Manager and EHS Specialist with Job Safety Analyses (JSAs), PPE assessments, and hazard identification aligned with ISO 45001 Clause 6
Perform and document routine facility safety and environmental inspections to meet ISO monitoring and measurement requirements
Maintain and inspect safety equipment (eyewash, fire extinguishers, spill kits, ladders, chemical storage areas) with accurate documentation control
Conduct hazardous waste accumulation area inspections and coordinate waste pickups in alignment with ISO 14001 and regulatory requirements
Assist in building and tracking EHS objectives, targets, KPIs, and corrective actions
Help the EHS Specialist with incident investigations, documentation, and follow-up corrective actions
Support training activities, toolbox talks, and employee engagement initiatives
Maintain electronic and physical EHS records to ISO 45001/14001 document control standards
Assist with internal audit preparation, external audit readiness, and management review data
Other EHS duties as assigned
Occasional travel (<5%)

Qualifications

Direct, clear communication skills
Solid attention to detail especially in documentation
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Proficiency with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
Ability to work within structured ISO processes and follow procedures

Education/Experience

Bachelor's Degree complete in the Occupational Safety and Health or Emergency Management

preferred

0-2 years in a manufacturing work environment is preferred
Exposure to EHS programs, OSHA compliance, or environmental requirements is a plus

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

OSHA 30 (General Industry) required
First Aid / CPR / AED certification required
Additional safety/environmental certifications (HAZWOPER, ISO Internal Auditor, etc.) are a plus but not required

Language Skills

Ability to read, understand, and apply written procedures, regulatory requirements, and instructions in English.

Mathematical Skills

Basic algebra and measurement calculations used in inspections, tracking, and environmental reporting

Physical Requirements

Ability to stand or sit for extended periods (up to 8 hours)
Ability to lift up to 35 lbs
Must meet OSHA-powered industrial truck (PIT) medical requirements
Must be able to pass a Respirator Medical Evaluation and annual respirator fit test per OSHA 1910.134
Frequent bending, kneeling, climbing ladders/stairs, reaching, and operating inspection tools or equipment
Must be physically capable of responding to emergencies, accessing elevated areas, and navigating typical manufacturing conditions (noise, dust, uneven surfaces)

Work Environment

Manufacturing environment with intermittent noise, dust, debris, chemical vapors, and varying lighting conditions

Occasional outdoor exposure depending on task
PPE required based on job activity and area
Daily interaction with ISO management system elements: inspections, monitoring, operational controls, documentation, corrective actions, and continual improvement

Hourly Rate: $26.00 - $30.00

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Environmental Health and Safety Coordinator - 2nd Shift