EHS Coordinator

KIKKOMAN FOODS INC • Town of Walworth, WI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The EHS Coordinator performs and/or supervises technical duties in industrial hygiene, safety engineering, environmental sanitation, fire protection engineering and/or radiological health, along with other related duties. The role supports workplace safety programs and regulatory compliance across Kikkoman Foods Inc. operations, including the Walworth plant, and provides safety and environmental support to California plant staff.

The coordinator supports OSHA compliance, safety policies, audits, training, investigations, injury documentation and corrective actions, workers’ compensation and return-to-work activities, wellness initiatives, and the company Safety Committee. Environmental responsibilities include air and wastewater permitting and oversight; wastewater management; hazardous materials and waste; stormwater; SPCC; ISO 14001 documentation and audits; and waste and recycling programs. The position also serves as a secondary contact for safety and environmental regulatory agencies, prepares monthly activity reports, and completes other assigned duties.

Requirements

• High school degree or GED.
• 3–5 years of experience in a safety role in an EMS or manufacturing environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Highly detail-oriented.
• Complete an OSHA 30-hour course by the end of the year.
• Demonstrate wastewater proficiency and self-sufficiency within 3 months.
• Complete Technical Rescue Training by year’s end.
• Complete HAZWOPER training by year’s end.
• Complete NFPA 70e training by year’s end.
• Attend Food Wastewater Bio Solids training by year’s end.
• Frequently sit, stand, walk, talk, and hear; frequently reach above shoulders, climb, crouch, stoop, or kneel.
• Frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, usually from floor to waist level, and lift 25 pounds repetitively at or above shoulder height.
• Work under conditions of high temperature and high humidity for extended periods.
• Behave and communicate in a manner that facilitates good relations with customers, clients, co-workers, and supervisors and maintains a positive work atmosphere.

Responsibilities

• Support KFI workplace safety programs and assist with compliance with relevant OSHA regulations.
• Assist in developing plant-wide and departmental safety policies.
• Coordinate and conduct plant safety audits and company-wide safety training activities.
• Assist in investigating employee safety complaints and suggestions, and coordinate training for management, supervisors, and workforce members as required.
• Investigate and document employee injuries and corrective actions, and complete an injury notification report for each injury.
• Provide management staff with advice and technical support on safety issues and OSHA compliance.
• Assist with workers’ compensation claims and the return-to-work program.
• Serve as Chairperson of the KFI Safety Committee and coordinate company health promotion and wellness activities.
• Assist with air permit renewals and periodic filings; conduct new source reviews; use environmental consultants as required; and assist with oversight of air pollution control equipment monitoring and maintenance.
• Assist with wastewater permit renewals and periodic filings, and work with the wastewater operator and engineering staff to manage wastewater collection and pretreatment systems.
• Coordinate internal wastewater initiatives to reduce TSS/Chloride and represent KFI on the local wastewater commission.
• Assist with annual hazardous materials filings under SARA Title III and review new chemicals for EPA/OSHA compliance.
• Investigate and implement safer chemical alternatives and improved chemical handling practices; coordinate plant-wide hazardous waste handling, storage, and disposal.
• Assist with stormwater permit renewals and periodic filings, conduct and document quarterly outfall monitoring, maintain the stormwater plan and assist with its annual review, and coordinate training for appropriate personnel.
• Ensure company-wide compliance with SPCC regulations, update the SPCC plan when required, and conduct periodic SPCC training for relevant personnel.
• Meet ISO 14001 documentation requirements for environmental regulatory compliance and participate in third-party audits in that area.
• Assist in overseeing waste disposal and recycling programs and coordinate the sale of production byproducts such as soy oil and soy cake.
• Provide safety and environmental support and advice to California plant staff.
• Serve as a secondary contact for DNR, EPA, OSHA, and other safety and environmental regulatory agencies.
• Complete a monthly safety/environmental activity report for KC and perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED