EH&S Coordinator

ScottsMiracle-Gro; Georgia; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Scotts Miracle-Gro in Jackson, GA is seeking an Environmental, Health, and Safety (EH&S) Coordinator to oversee compliance at our mulch and soil facility. Under supervision, you’ll ensure EPA/OSHA documentation, lead safety trainings, and coordinate RCRA and emergency response activities while building cross-functional alignment.

You’ll typically require 1–2 years in EH&S, a high school diploma, and proficiency with MS Office; OSHA certification is a plus.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent; OSHA certification preferred.
• 1–2 years of EH&S experience in manufacturing, agriculture or related setting.
• Knowledge of EPA/OSHA and wastewater compliance.
• Working knowledge of health and safety regulations and metrics.
• Ability to lead meetings and train employees.
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Google Docs.

Responsibilities

• Ensure EPA and OSHA documentation compliance with guidance from the corporate EH&S department.
• Collaborate with employees and managers to identify and mitigate EH&S concerns.
• Maintain a Job Hazard Analysis database and ensure required PPE is available.
• Maintain Incident, Injury, Near Miss, and Safe Behavior documentation and follow-up on actions.
• Coordinate RCRA compliance activities and training.
• Provide guidance and direction for emergency response activities for the facility.
• Coordinate EH&S training sessions and compile training records per regulatory and corporate requirements.
• Record monitoring, sampling, and disposal data into recordkeeping software according to regulations.
• Coordinate vendor inspections and services (fire, sprinkler, wastewater, etc.).
• Lead safety committee meetings and be able to work flexible hours including second/third shifts.

Skills

EH&S knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Training leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Education

High School Diploma

OSHA Certification

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Google Docs

Job description

We are looking for an Environmental, Health, and Safety (EH&S) Coordinator who will join our Scotts Miracle-Gro growing media team in Jackson, GA.

Under general supervision, this position is responsible for coordinating and overseeing environmental, health and safety compliance at this growing media (mulch and soil) facility to all local, state and safety and environmental regulations and corporate guidelines and procedures.

What you’ll do in this role:

• Ensure EPA and OSHA documentation compliance with guidance from the corporate EH&S department.
• Collaborate with employees and managers to identify and mitigate EH&S concerns.
• Maintain a Job Hazard Analysis database and ensure required PPE is available.
• Maintain Incident, Injury, Near Miss, and Safe Behavior documentation and follow-up on resulting action items.
• Coordinate RCRA compliance activities and training.
• Provide guidance and direction for emergency response activities for the facility.
• Coordinate EH&S training sessions and compile training records in accordance with regulatory and corporate requirements.
• Record monitoring, sampling, and disposal data into recordkeeping software according to regulations.
• Coordinate vendor inspections and services (fire, sprinkler, waste water, etc.).
• Must be able to periodically work flexible hours, including second and third shifts, if necessary.
• Team lead on the safety committee.

What you’ll need to be successful:

• High School Diploma or equivalent. OSHA Certification preferred.
• One-two years of experience in EH&S roles, preferably in a manufacturing, agriculture or related environment.
• Knowledge in EPA, OSHA, State Workers Comp Laws and Wastewater compliance.
• Working knowledge of applicable Health and Safety regulations and standards.
• Working knowledge of metrics, both lagging and leading.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Google Docs and internet savvy.
• Knowledge of facilities and operational procedures.
• Ability to lead meetings and train employees.
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships to gain cross-functional alignment for execution.