Environmental Health and Safety Coordinator

Quality Custom Distribution•Burleson, TX

12h

About The Position

The Environmental Health and Safety Coordinator supports the EHS Manager and site team in developing and enhancing the facility’s Environmental, Health, and Safety programs. The role helps maintain a safe and compliant work environment for plant employees through proactive safety engagement, employee coaching, and continuous improvement of safety initiatives. The coordinator maintains a floor presence, identifies and mitigates risks, enforces facility standards, investigates incidents, conducts or assists with inspections and audits, and delivers EHS training. The role also supports hazard communication, emergency preparedness and response, food safety, legal compliance, and environmental standards.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 2 years of Environmental Health and Safety experience in a manufacturing or distribution environment.
Strong knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and other regulatory requirements.
Ability to work independently and influence others in a team-oriented environment.
Excellent communication and coaching skills across all levels of the organization.
Strong organizational, documentation, and problem-solving abilities.
Competence with Microsoft Office and EHS management systems.
Ability to handle sensitive situations with discretion and sound judgment.
First Aid/CPR certification or willingness to obtain.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in occupational safety, Environmental Science, or a related field.
OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification.

Responsibilities

Maintain a strong floor presence and engage and coach employees and contractors on safety best practices.
Identify and mitigate risks, and develop policies and procedures to prevent accidents and injuries.
Enforce and ensure adherence to facility safety, health, and environmental standards.
Lead and support root cause investigations into incidents, including first aid cases, near misses, and serious injuries.
Conduct or assist with equipment inspections and audits, and ensure timely documentation.
Serve as a subject matter resource on applicable safety laws, regulations, and internal policies.
Collaborate with the Safety Committee to conduct hazard audits and resolve concerns.
Coordinate and participate in annual emergency drills with internal and external stakeholders.
Administer the Hazard Communication Program and maintain Right to Know stations with updated safety information.
Plan and deliver EHS training programs to promote compliance and employee understanding.
Identify and assess hazardous conditions and develop corrective actions to reduce risks.
Support food safety, legal compliance, and environmental standards across the facility.
Assist in emergency response efforts in accordance with the Crisis Communications and Management Guide.
Provide or obtain First Aid certification in accordance with OSHA guidelines.