EHS Coordinator

Overview Why Choose Us?

Novolex is a leading manufacturer of food, beverage, and specialty packaging that supports multiple industries including food service, restaurant delivery and carryout, food processing, grocery and retail, and industrial sectors. Novolex manufacturing and sourcing expertise spans a diverse range of substrates including resin, paper, molded fiber, aluminum and more. We provide customers a broad array of stock and customized solutions with 120 product categories, 250 brands and over 39,000 SKUs.

The Novolex sustainability vision is built upon three pillars: our products, our operations and our people. Each is critically important to our growth and future as a business. These pillars form the foundation of our company‑wide commitment to sustainability, helping us achieve our ambitious goals through our wide-ranging initiatives.

The EHS Coordinator is responsible for the support of implementing and maintaining the company’s environmental, health, and safety programs to ensure compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and Local regulations (OSHA, EPA, MassDEP, etc.). This individual will work closely with leadership to develop safety strategies, conduct training, coordinate audits, and cultivate a proactive safety culture within a plastics manufacturing environment.

This role offers growth potential toward positions across the broader company.

Novolex is required by laws in many locations to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. The compensation range considers the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. At Novolex, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.

A reasonable estimate of the current range is $28.00 to $32.00 per hour.

• Develop and deliver engaging safety training to employees, especially Spanish‑speaking team members, with a focus on hazard prevention, risk reduction, and regulatory compliance.
• Translate and communicate safety procedures, labels, and documentation in both English and Spanish to ensure full workforce understanding.
• Investigate work‑related injuries and illnesses, conduct root cause analyses, and support implement corrective actions.
• Maintain required documentation and submit OSHA, EPA, State of Massachusetts and or MassDEP reports.
• Track and report key safety metrics (TRIR, DART, near‑miss frequency, leading indicators).
• Coordinate internal audits and identify job hazards and employee exposure risks.
• Support and maintain state Drug‑Free Workplace certification and provide related employee training.
• Lead or co‑lead the facility’s Safety Committee to boost engagement and continuous improvement.
• Contribute to sustainability efforts, waste minimization, and basic environmental compliance (e.g., stormwater, air emissions, spill prevention).
• Assist with corporate EHS initiatives and special projects as needed.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Science, Occupational Health & Safety, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 2+ years of EHS experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Spanish‑English bilingual (written and verbal) is strongly preferred.
• OSHA 30‑Hour Certification or willingness to obtain within 6 months.
• Familiarity with BRC, ISO 14001 and/or ISO 45001 standards a plus.
• Strong time management, communication, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; familiarity with EHS software (e.g., Intelex, ISN, etc.) is a plus.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast‑paced, team‑oriented environment.

With safety as our top priority and a commitment to employee well‑being an important focus, we offer comprehensive and competitive benefits that include medical, dental and vision insurance as well as a variety of other well‑being resources focused on mental, physical and financial health.…