Environmental Health Safety Coordinator

Job Title: EHS Coordinator

Pay Range: $33.00 to $38.00/hr.

Reports to: Plant Manager

Location: Vacaville, CA

Summary

The EHS Coordinator supports the development, implementation, and maintenance of environmental, health, safety, and food safety aligned programs within a food manufacturing environment. This role ensures compliance with applicable regulatory requirements (FDA, OSHA, EPA, Cal/OSHA, local agencies) and BRCGS Food Safety standards by executing audits, training, documentation, sampling and risk assessments. The coordinator partners closely with Operations, Quality, Sanitation, and Maintenance to proactively identify and mitigate risks impacting employee safety, product integrity, and contamination prevention, while supporting continuous improvement and audit readiness initiatives.

Requirements

• Knowledgeable in Federal and California state laws and regulations

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Attention to detail with ability to read and interpret technical documents and explain in simple terms

• Extensive knowledge of OSHA regulations

• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills

• Excellent time management skills and accountability

• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software and ERP operating systems

• Bachelor’s degree in EHS, Engineering, or related field preferred; or equivalent experience

• Minimum 3 years of experience in manufacturing with direct oversight of EHS related fields, or equivalent educational experience

• PCQI, QAC (or) QAL, T1, and Safety certified, or have the ability to become certified

• Bilingual (Spanish): Essential

Accountability # 1 – Core ResponsibilitiesEnvironmental/Regulatory

• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure the facility complies with all environmental regulations, including air, water, and waste management

• Environmental Audits: Conduct regular environmental audits to identify potential issues and areas for improvement

• Waste Management: Oversee the disposal of hazardous and non-hazardous waste, ensuring compliance with legal requirements

• Pollution Prevention: Key member of Pollution Prevention Team and drives implementation measures to minimize pollution and the environmental footprint of the facility

• Environmental Reporting: Prepare and submit required environmental reports to regulatory agencies