EHS Coordinator (Alpharetta)

Wikoff Color Corp.•Alpharetta, GA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Plant EHS Coordinator supports the day-to-day execution of Wikoff’s environmental, health, and safety programs at the plant level, ensuring the site operates safely and complies with applicable local, state, and federal regulations and company policies. Working under the direction of the EHS Manager and in close 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. The role is a visible, hands-on presence on the plant floor and a key champion of the site’s safety culture. The coordinator supports environmental compliance, including waste management, permit and reporting data collection, inspections, hazardous-material shipping compliance, and spill response. Health and safety duties include inspections and audits, implementing site OSHA programs, administering respiratory protection, investigating incidents, maintaining injury records, coordinating safety engagement, and managing permits and contractor orientations for high-risk work. The role also monitors chemical and process safety, maintains chemical inventories and SDS records, supports industrial hygiene sampling, and inspects emergency equipment. The coordinator delivers and records employee training, coordinates emergency drills, maintains documentation for audits and regulatory inspections, and reports EHS metrics to plant leadership and the EHS Manager. The position is based primarily on the manufacturing plant floor, with some office work, minimal travel, and flexibility to support multiple shifts and occasional weekends or emergencies outside normal working hours.

Requirements

OSHA 30-Hour General Industry certification, or ability to obtain it within 6 months of hire.
2–4 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.
Must work in accordance with health and safety regulations, company and plant rules, policies, and procedures, and use required protective equipment and clothing.
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 lbs.
Must wear required PPE, including respiratory protection when needed; medical clearance and fit testing are required.

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) certification or similar.

Responsibilities

Support site compliance with environmental permits, regulations, and company policies under the direction of the EHS Manager.
Manage hazardous and non-hazardous waste activities, including labeling, accumulation area inspections, 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 environmental inspections of stormwater systems, 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.
Conduct plant safety inspections and audits, document findings, and track corrective actions through 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, 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 as directed by the EHS Manager.
Review new raw materials, equipment, and process changes for EHS concerns and escalate issues 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 audits and regulatory inspections, and support the EHS Manager during agency visits.
Track and report EHS metrics, including incidents, near-misses, inspection findings, and training completion.
Perform other duties assigned by management.