EH&S Coordinator

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

Job summary

Scotts Miracle-Gro seeks an Environmental, Health, and Safety (EH&S) Coordinator to join our growing media team in Jackson, GA. You will coordinate compliance with EPA and OSHA regulations and support safety initiatives at the mulching and soil facility.

Key responsibilities include implementing training, maintaining incident records, and leading the safety committee to ensure safe operations and regulatory adherence.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent; OSHA certification preferred.
• 1–2 years in EH&S roles, preferably in a manufacturing, agriculture or related environment.
• Knowledge of EPA, OSHA, State Workers' Comp Laws and Wastewater compliance.
• Working knowledge of health and safety regulations and standards.
• Ability to lead meetings and train employees.
• Demonstrated ability to build cross-functional relationships for execution.

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 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.).
• Team lead on the safety committee.

Skills

EH&S knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Emergency response planning

Cross-functional collaboration

MS Office / Google Docs

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

OSHA Certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Docs

Recordkeeping software

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.