EH & S Coordinator

Drive Medical•South Brunswick, NJ

12h•$63,360 - $81,700

About The Position

The EH & S Coordinator executes company policies and programs to promote building and employee health and safety. The role provides leadership, coaching, and proactive environmental, health, and safety solutions to support compliance with federal, state, and local requirements. The position works in a warehouse environment and reports to the Corporate EHS Manager under the supervision of the site Director of Operations and Manager of Operations.

Requirements

Associate degree in a related field, safety-related certifications, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Minimum of 2 years of safety experience preferred.
Job-specific knowledge of environmental compliance and OSHA/CCOHS compliance, including the ability to research, read, interpret, and apply rules and regulations.
First Aid/CPR/AED/OSHA 30 certification, or willingness to obtain certification within 3 months of hire.
Computer skills in MS Word, MS Excel, and MS PowerPoint.
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Problem-solving ability.
Ability to build collaborative relationships and work with cross-functional teams.
Ability to work under pressure with multiple deadlines, multitask, and prioritize.
Proficient understanding of written and verbal English.
Understanding of HIPAA privacy laws and the need to protect personal employee and company information.
Ability to walk, stand, bend, squat, reach above the shoulders, and lift up to 50 lbs.
Ability to perform activities in a warehouse environment, potentially experiencing temperature changes and dust exposure.

Nice To Haves

CSP (Certified Safety Professional) certification.
Bilingual English/Spanish proficiency.
First Aid Trainer and Forklift Trainer certifications.

Responsibilities

Perform documented weekly inspections to maintain the cleanliness, orderliness, and safety of work areas, employees, machinery, and safety equipment.
Oversee security providers and manage day-to-day concerns.
Evaluate onsite processes for potential hazards through Job Hazard Analyses and PPE hazard assessments.
Implement site-specific hazard controls, mitigation methods, procedures, and programs.
Coordinate, certify, and conduct required new and recurring safety training for all shifts, departments, employees, and contractors, including new-hire safety orientation.
Train internal equipment trainers.
Maintain safety training records and certifications, incident reports, WSIB logs, and OSHA logs.
Implement and lead monthly Safety Committee meetings.
Update and manage Safety Data Sheets (SDS).
Manage inventory and purchasing of required PPE and First Aid Cabinets.
Lead safety-related incident investigations and prepare timely, detailed reports.
Collaborate with Human Resources and onsite management on incidents involving injuries, Workers Comp claims, and substance testing; provide input on severity and recommend corrective action, up to and including termination.
Ensure employees and contractors follow Confined Space, Lockout/Tag Out, and Hot Work procedures.
Implement site-specific emergency response procedures and drills and lead emergency response teams.
Ensure proper disposal of universal and hazardous waste.
Ensure compliance with OSHA, state, and local regulatory and statutory requirements, as well as company EHS programs and policies.
Liaise with management to plan and deliver safety information and education, including changes.
Conduct safety meetings and toolbox talks as needed across employees, shifts, and departments.
Participate in audits and inspections as necessary.
Prepare weekly safety statistics and other reports requested by the Corporate EHS Manager.
Perform other duties as assigned.