EHS Coordinator (Alpharetta)

Wikoff Color•Alpharetta, GA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Plant EHS Coordinator supports the day-to-day execution of Wikoff Color Corporation’s environmental, health, and safety programs at the plant level. The role helps ensure the site operates safely and complies with applicable local, state, and federal regulations and company policies. Under the direction of the EHS Manager and in coordination with plant leadership and production employees, the coordinator conducts inspections, delivers training, supports incident investigations, maintains EHS records, and helps ensure hazardous materials used in ink manufacturing are stored, handled, and disposed of safely. This is a visible, hands-on presence on the plant floor and a champion of the site’s safety culture. The position is primarily based on the manufacturing plant floor, with some office work and minimal travel. It includes regular exposure to flammable solvents, strong-odor and hazardous chemicals, noise, and moving equipment. Required PPE must be worn, including respiratory protection when needed, subject to medical clearance and fit testing. The role may require flexibility to support multiple shifts, occasional weekends, and response to spills or emergencies outside normal working hours. The coordinator contributes to product quality by ensuring compliance with product specifications, the Quality Management System, and the Quality Policy. The role also promotes a safe work environment by following safety rules, GMP, and regulations.

Requirements

OSHA 30-Hour General Industry certification is required, or must be obtained within six months of hire.
Two to four years of EHS experience in a manufacturing environment.
Working knowledge of OSHA general industry standards and EPA hazardous waste requirements.
Experience conducting safety inspections, delivering training, and maintaining compliance records.
Familiarity with safe handling and storage of flammable and hazardous chemicals.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
Good communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to engage and coach employees on the plant floor.
Ability to work independently and escalate issues appropriately.
Ability to stand and walk for long periods on the plant floor.
Ability to climb stairs and ladders, bend, and reach to inspect equipment and storage areas.
Ability to lift, push, or pull up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health & Safety, Environmental Science, or a related field; equivalent education and experience will be considered.
Experience in chemical, ink, coatings, or other process manufacturing.
40-Hour HAZWOPER training.
RCRA hazardous waste training.
DOT hazardous materials training.
First Aid/CPR/AED training.
Associate Safety Professional (ASP) or similar certification.

Responsibilities

Support site compliance with environmental permits and regulations, including EPA, RCRA, CAA, CWA, EPCRA, and DOT requirements, under the EHS Manager’s direction.
Manage day-to-day hazardous and non-hazardous waste activities, including container labeling, accumulation area inspections, waste pickups, and manifest records.
Collect and track site data for environmental reports and permits, including solvent and raw material usage, air emissions, waste volumes, and chemical inventories.
Perform routine environmental inspections of stormwater, secondary containment, and tank and drum storage areas.
Support DOT hazardous materials shipping compliance, including labeling, marking, placarding, and shipping-paper checks.
Respond to and document spills and releases, and keep spill kits and response equipment stocked and ready.
Conduct plant safety inspections and audits, document findings, and track corrective actions to completion.
Implement site-level OSHA programs, including Hazard Communication, PPE, lockout/tagout, confined space, powered industrial trucks, machine guarding, hearing conservation, and emergency action plans.
Administer the site respiratory protection program, including fit testing and coordination of medical clearances.
Participate in investigations of injuries, near-misses, and environmental incidents; help identify root causes and follow up on corrective actions.
Complete initial injury reports, maintain OSHA 300/300A/301 logs, and support HR with workers’ compensation and return-to-work cases.
Coordinate safety committee meetings and employee safety engagement activities.
Issue and audit permits for hot work, confined space entry, and other high-risk tasks, and orient contractors on site safety rules.
Monitor safe storage, handling, and transfer of flammable liquids, including bonding and grounding checks, ignition-source controls, and flammable storage areas.
Monitor ammonia and other odorous or hazardous chemical storage and handling areas, and respond to and document odor concerns.
Support housekeeping and dust control in pigment and powder handling areas.
Conduct or coordinate industrial hygiene sampling, such as solvent vapor, ammonia, noise, and dust sampling, as directed by the EHS Manager.
Review new raw materials, equipment, and process changes for EHS concerns and escalate them to the EHS Manager.
Maintain the site SDS library and chemical inventory, and ensure containers are properly labeled.
Inspect and maintain emergency equipment, including eyewash stations, safety showers, fire extinguishers, and first aid supplies.
Deliver new-hire EHS orientation and recurring training, and maintain training records.
Coordinate emergency drills and serve as a site emergency response contact.
Maintain site EHS documentation for internal audits and regulatory inspections, and support the EHS Manager during agency visits.
Track and report site EHS metrics, including incidents, near-misses, inspection findings, and training completion, to plant leadership and the EHS Manager.
Perform other duties assigned by management.
Comply with health and safety regulations, company and plant rules, policies, and procedures, and use or wear required equipment, protective devices, or clothing.