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Environmental, Health and Safety Coordinator

Job in Chicago Heights, Cook County, Illinois, 60411, USA
Listing for: Morgan Li
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-01-12
Job specializations:
  • Healthcare
    Health & Safety
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 70000 - 72000 USD Yearly USD 70000.00 72000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Job Title: Environmental, Health and Safety Coordinator

Reports to: Environmental Health and Safety Manager

Position Status: Full Time;
Non-Exempt

General Purpose

The Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Coordinator supports the Safety Department by performing a variety of administrative, compliance, and floor‑support duties. This role provides direct support to the Environmental, Health, and Safety Manager through recordkeeping, file maintenance, safety program coordination, and ensuring adherence to company and regulatory requirements in a manufacturing environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
  • Prepares new‑hire paperwork and assists with safety orientation and onboarding for new and returning employees.
  • Assists with implementation and communication of new EHS policies, procedures, and programs.
  • Maintains and updates all safety training records, including ensuring the training matrix remains accurate and current.
  • Assists with incident investigations, including supporting injured employees, completing documentation, and gathering witness statements.
  • Responsible for data entry, management, filing, and auditing sensitive information related to employees and company compliance.
  • Handles EHS‑related inquiries from employees and supervisors, referring complex and/or sensitive matters to the appropriate EHS contact.
  • Tracks progress of EHS goals and provides reminders and administrative support to ensure timely completion of required documents.
  • Assists with conducting safety audits, inspections, and walk‑throughs on the production floor to identify hazards and ensure corrective actions are implemented.
  • Supports environmental compliance activities such as waste labeling, recycling programs, spill prevention procedures, and tracking of hazardous materials (if applicable).
  • Helps coordinate and participate in emergency response drills, fire extinguisher checks, eyewash/shower inspections, and other required safety checks.
  • Assists with maintaining SDS (Safety Data Sheet) systems and ensuring easy access for employees.
  • Helps monitor PPE inventory and coordinate with purchasing to ensure availability of required PPE.
  • Supports the administration of safety committees, including scheduling meetings, preparing agendas, and documenting minutes.
  • Assists with maintaining OSHA logs, workers’ compensation reporting, and other regulatory documentation under the direction of the EHS Manager.
  • Supports training sessions by preparing sign‑in sheets, materials, and ensuring documentation is properly captured.
  • Helps maintain facility safety postings, bulletin boards, and communication materials.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.
Reasoning Ability
  • Adaptability and Flexibility
  • Attention to Detail
  • Communication Skills
  • Critical Thinking
  • Decision‑Making Skills
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Organizational Skills
  • Problem‐Solving Skills
Language Skills
  • English required;
    Bilingual preferred (Spanish)
Education and/or Experience
  • Entry‑Level Positions:
    Associate’s degree in business, safety or a related field in manufacturing, and industrial relations.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
  • Not required but essential:
  • OSHA 10 or OSHA 30
Physical Demands

Requires standing, walking, sitting, using hands, reaching, climbing, talking, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling as necessary. Minimal or no prolonged idle periods.

Work Environment

Exposures include wet or humid conditions, work near moving mechanical parts, work in high or precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, outdoor weather conditions, extreme temperatures, electrical shock risk, and explosives. Work may occur in noisy or dusty settings.

Benefits
  • Competitive salary of $70-72K
  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Medical, Dental and Vision benefits effective the 1st of the month following hire date
  • 10 paid Holidays
  • Paid PTO, based on years of service
  • 401k Safe Harbor Plan
  • Health Savings or Flexible Spending Account
  • Dependent care flexible spending accounts
  • Company Paid Life insurance plan for $40K
  • Company Paid Short Term Disability insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Employee Discount Program through Life Mart
  • Onsite Gym
  • Opportunities for career growth and professional…
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