Environmental, Health & Safety Coordinator

Environmental, Health & Safety Coordinator

South Deerfield, MA, 147 N Main Street, South Deerfield, Massachusetts, United States of America

Posted Tuesday, June 9, 2026 at 7:00 AM

Make safety visible. Drive compliance. Protect people.

Pelican is seeking an energetic and hands‑on EH&S Coordinator to help build and maintain a world‑class safety culture at our South Deerfield facility. In this role, you will be a highly visible presence on the manufacturing floor, partnering with employees and leaders to promote safe work practices, ensure regulatory compliance, reduce risk, and support environmental stewardship.

• Serve as a visible EH&S partner throughout the facility, promoting a proactive and engaged safety culture
• Conduct facility inspections, safety audits, risk assessments, and hazard evaluations to identify improvement opportunities
• Lead incident investigations, root cause analyses, and corrective action initiatives to prevent recurrence
• Support injury prevention, ergonomics, housekeeping, behavior‑based safety, and continuous improvement programs
• Manage hazardous waste activities and support environmental compliance initiatives
• Monitor EH&S performance metrics and help drive data‑driven improvements
• Support emergency preparedness, response planning, and regulatory compliance efforts

• Develop and deliver safety and environmental training programs
• Maintain training records, compliance documentation, and training schedules
• Coach employees and leaders on safe work practices, hazard recognition, and incident reporting
• Facilitate Safety Committee meetings and employee engagement initiatives that strengthen safety ownership across the facility

• Partner with Human Resources and Operations to support workers’ compensation claims, return‑to‑work programs, and workplace accommodations
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, state, and local regulations
• Prepare and support required environmental and safety reporting activities

• Support programs designed to protect employees, facilities, equipment, and company assets
• Assist with security inspections, investigations, access control systems, employee badging, and workplace violence prevention initiatives
• Partner with Corporate Security and local law enforcement agencies when necessary
• Support facility security procedures, traffic flow programs, and asset protection activities
• Serve as a key resource for EH&S systems, compliance programs, and best practices
• Maintain Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), risk assessments, and EH&S documentation
• Collaborate with Operations, Facilities, Human Resources, Engineering, and other departments to integrate safety into daily operations
• Perform additional duties as assigned

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Health & Safety, or a related field; equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Minimum of 2 years of Environmental, Health & Safety experience within a manufacturing, industrial, distribution, or related environment.
• Working knowledge of OSHA regulations and workplace safety programs.
• Experience conducting safety inspections, incident investigations, risk assessments, and corrective action follow‑up.
• Ability to interpret and apply federal, state, and local environmental, health, and safety regulations.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Effective problem‑solving, analytical, and root cause investigation skills.
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to build effective working relationships and influence positive safety behaviors at all levels of the organization.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment when handling sensitive information.

• Competitive paid time off plans, holiday pay, and extra vacation purchase opportunities
• 401(k) plan with immediate match
• Pet insurance for animal lovers
• Health Savings…