Environmental, Health and Safety Coordinator - Second Shift

Company: JTM Food Group
Location: Harrison
Posted on: May 1, 2025

Job Description:

POSITION: Environmental, Health and Safety Coordinator



SHIFT: SECOND SHIFT



REPORTS TO: Manager - Environmental, Health and Safety



PERKS & BENEFITS


Top Workplace Winner
Weekly Pay.
Free Meal Buffet, Discount on JTM Products.
Free Uniforms, Shoe Allowance.
Free Gym Membership, Free Health Screenings.
Full Medical Benefits.
401K/Profit Sharing.
Generous PTO.
Bonus Potential (Referral Bonus & Years of Service Bonus).


SCOPE - Environmental, Health and Safety Coordinator



The Environmental, Health and Safety Coordinator will play a key role in advancing a safety-first culture by supporting and enhancing environmental, health, and safety (EHS) initiatives. This position ensures compliance with all applicable EHS regulations while promoting continuous improvement in workplace safety. Reporting to the EHS Manager, the EHS Coordinator must be able to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and proactively collaborate with cross-functional departments, including plant operations, engineering, maintenance, sanitation, and quality assurance (QA), to drive safety excellence across all operational areas



KEY RESPONSIBILITIES - Environmental, Health and Safety Coordinator


Foster a Safety-First Culture: Drive a strong, sustainable safety culture by actively engaging with site leadership and operational teams to promote continuous improvement and innovation in workplace safety.
Data-Driven EHS Strategy: Collect and analyze key performance indicator (KPI) metrics to support the development and execution of effective Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) strategies and process improvements.
Regulatory Compliance Audits: Conduct regular audits across all plant functions to ensure strict adherence to applicable EHS regulations and company policies.



Health & Safety Program Compliance: Ensure compliance with critical Health & Safety programs, including but not limited to:



Chemical Process Safety Management (PSM) & Risk Management Plan (RMP)
Control of Hazardous Energies (LOTO)
Electrical Safety (Arc Flash)
Powered Industrial Trucks
Fall Protection
Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) and procedural reviews
Ergonomic risk assessments and manual lifting safety
Emergency Action Plans
Hazard Communication
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Radiation Safety (cabinet X-ray equipment)
Environmental Program Oversight: Support compliance with environmental programs, including:
Wastewater Treatment Operations (EHS sub-department)
Waste disposal and hazardous waste management
Air quality regulations
Stormwater permits (NPDES)
Spill Prevention Control Countermeasure (SPCC) plans



Incident Investigation & Resolution: Partner with all departments to thoroughly investigate, track, and resolve incidents, injuries, and near misses. Maintain a working knowledge of the Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation Program and collaborate with Human Resources on claims management.
EHS Integration in Operations: Participate in operational meetings to provide safety insights, assist in planning for equipment repairs and replacements, and ensure EHS compliance in plant expansions and process modifications.
Workplace Safety Oversight: Monitor and guide employees during maintenance and equipment operation to ensure compliance with safety procedures and best practices.
Training & Education: Administer, and deliver training programs on compliance initiatives, new policies and procedures, ergonomic improvements, and safe operation of new equipment.
Policy Development & Enforcement: Implement, and enforce EHS policies and procedures to maintain a safe and compliant work environment.
Data Management & Reporting: Accurately record, log, and analyze safety and environmental data, preparing reports, trends, and charts as required.
Contractor & Vendor Coordination: Collaborate with contractors, equipment manufacturers, vendors, and third-party training providers to ensure compliance with safety and environmental standards.
Environmental & Industrial Hygiene Monitoring: Conduct or coordinate environmental sampling and industrial hygiene monitoring, including noise surveys, air quality assessments, and wastewater sampling.


EXPERIENCE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS - Environmental, Health and Safety Coordinator


Education & Experience: Associate's degree in Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Science, or a related Science/Engineering field is strongly preferred, with a minimum of 2+ years of relevant EHS experience in an industrial or manufacturing setting.
Certifications: Possession of one of the following industry-recognized EHS credential and/or certification is strongly preferred:

OSHA 10 or 30-Hour Certification
40-Hour HAZWOPER
OSHA 511/501 Certification
Associate Safety Professional (ASP) or Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
Occupational Hygiene and Safety Technician (OHST)


Technical Proficiency: Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams) for documentation, reporting, and communication.
Emergency Preparedness: Current CPR/First Aid/AED certification preferred.
Specialized Knowledge:

Experience with Anhydrous Ammonia systems and/or OSHA Process Safety Management (PSM) preferred.
Knowledge of Manual Lifting and Ergonomic Risk Assessments preferred.
Familiarity with mechanical equipment and engineering concepts to support safety initiatives.


Key Competencies:

Strong ability to build relationships, collaborate across departments, and drive problem-solving initiatives.
Highly self-motivated, capable of working independently while maintaining accountability.
Commitment to strict adherence to Safety, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), and Food Safety & Quality policies.


Work Schedule & Requirements:

Flexibility to adjust work hours as needed, including early arrivals, late departures, and occasional weekends.
Onsite presence is required to effectively support safety programs and operational teams










*All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran. Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disabled/Vets. We participate in EVerify.




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