Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Specialist
About The Position
Thrive Market was founded in 2014 with a mission to make healthy and sustainable living easy and affordable for everyone. As an online, membership-based market, we deliver the highest quality healthy, and sustainable products at member-only prices, while matching every paid membership with a free one for someone in need. Every day, we leverage innovative technology and member-first thinking to help our over 1,600,000+ members find better products, support better brands, and build a better world in the process. We are also a Certified B Corporation, a Public Benefit Corporation, and a Climate Neutral Certified company. Join us as we bring healthy and sustainable living to millions of Americans in the years to come. We are seeking a collaborative and proactive Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Manager to lead compliance, safety, and risk management at our Organic/Non-GMO E-commerce Fulfillment Center in Wilkes-Barre, PA. This leader will drive regulatory compliance, employee engagement, and cultural transformation by strengthening partnerships, overseeing the Safety Committee program, and embedding proactive safety ownership throughout the site.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in EHS, Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, or related field OR equivalent experience.
- OSHA 30 certification (or ability to obtain within 1 month).
- 5–7 years of progressive EHS experience in distribution, fulfillment, food, or manufacturing environments.
- Experience working directly with FDA, USDA, and other food-related regulatory agencies.
- Strong leadership, facilitation, and communication skills with the ability to engage both hourly employees and senior leaders.
- Must reside or be willing to relocate within a 45-minute drive of Wilkes-Barre,PA to ensure site coverage and responsiveness.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of organic and Non-GMO compliance standards (preferred).
- Demonstrated success leading Safety Committee programs or equivalent employee led safety initiatives.
- Proven ability to partner with local health authorities and emergency response teams.
Responsibilities
- Develop, implement, and maintain EHS programs, policies, and training tailored to a high-volume food ecommerce environment.
- Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations, FDA requirements, Non-GMO/Organic standards, and all applicable laws.
- Serve as the lead facilitator for the Safety Committee program, ensuring standardized structure, representation across functions/shifts, and alignment with our EHS strategy.
- Prepare and distribute monthly Safety Committee agendas, minutes, and action trackers; oversee Gemba walks, trend analyses, and inspections.
- Drive accountability by ensuring timely closure of action items, clear reporting, and committee-led employee engagement activities.
- Build and sustain partnerships with regulatory agencies, local health departments, and emergency responders, seeking win-win solutions that balance compliance, operational efficiency, and safety outcomes.
- Lead incident investigations, root cause analyses, and preventative action planning.
- Coordinate emergency preparedness drills, site safety stand-downs, and refresher training.
- Coach leaders and committee members to serve as visible role models, promoting a culture of accountability and recognition.
- Track and analyze safety metrics (TRIR, audits, corrective actions, training completion) and present insights to leadership.
- Conduct regulatory OSHA standard inspections and assessments
Benefits
- Comprehensive health benefits (medical, dental, vision, life, and disability)
- Competitive pay + equity
- 401k match
- Multiple work schedules available
- Opportunities for advancement. We have programs that will start you on a path and train you along the way
- Coverage for Life Coaching & Therapy Sessions on our holistic mental health and well-being platform
- Free Thrive Market membership and discount on private label products
- Casual atmosphere and great people to work with
- Relocation Assistance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
