EH&S Coordinator - Temp

Balchem Corporation•Slate Hill, NY

About The Position

The EH&S Coordinator is responsible for safety and regulatory compliance, process improvement, and environmental, health, and safety (EHS) program management at Balchem’s Slate Hill site. The role reports directly to the Plant Manager and receives EHS functional direction from the Regional EHS Manager. The coordinator performs job hazard analyses and PPE hazard assessments, conducts safety inspections and audits, develops employee training content, and helps ensure programs and procedures meet EHS regulatory requirements. The role also administers employee participation programs and industrial hygiene monitoring, maintains EHS documentation, supports incident management and investigations, and advances continuous improvement in the site’s EHS culture. The position pays $23–$25 per hour. Balchem states its commitment to diversity, inclusion, equal employment opportunities, and a workplace free of harassment and hostility.

Requirements

Ability to understand manufacturing processes, including regulatory and quality requirements, to ensure procedural and training content is compliant.
Effective interpersonal and communication skills.
Proficiency with computers and various software applications.
Problem-solving and decision-making skills.
At least 3 years of production and/or EHS experience at a specialty chemical or food plant.

Nice To Haves

Experience and/or certification to conduct employee safety training as required by OSHA.

Responsibilities

Perform job hazard analyses for plant tasks in operations, maintenance, shipping, and receiving.
Conduct PPE hazard assessments by identifying workplace risks and determining required personal protective equipment.
Conduct safety inspections and audits, and track and resolve resulting action items.
Develop EHS-related employee training content.
Ensure compliance programs and procedures meet EHS regulatory requirements.
Administer employee participation programs, including internal audits, safety committee meetings and events, and employee safety observations.
Administer industrial hygiene monitoring of employees.
Develop or assist in developing site procedures and visual work instructions, particularly those supporting process or safety improvements.
Maintain EHS records and documentation.
Support site incident management under the direction of the Regional EHS Manager and Plant Manager.
Collect data and report on safety incidents and resulting investigations.
Advance continuous improvement in the site’s EHS culture, complete assigned site projects and corporate initiatives, and promote the possibility of zero incidents.