EH&S Coordinator

Scotts Miracle-Gro; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 39,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) match

Stock discount

Wellness program

Fertility assistance

Family leave

Paid time off

Job summary

The Scotts Miracle-Gro growing media team in Jackson, GA is seeking an Environmental, Health and Safety (EH&S) Coordinator to lead regulatory compliance and safety initiatives at the facility.

You will coordinate EPA/OSHA compliance, conduct risk assessments, manage training, and lead the safety committee, with responsibilities including incident tracking, PPE management, and vendor inspections, all while supporting a safe work environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent; OSHA Certification preferred.
• 1–2 years EH&S experience in manufacturing, agriculture or related environment.
• Knowledge of EPA, OSHA, State workers' comp laws and wastewater compliance.
• Working knowledge of applicable health and safety regulations and standards.
• Capable of leading meetings and training employees.
• Ability to build relationships for cross-functional alignment.

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.).
• Must be able to periodically work flexible hours, including second and third shifts, if necessary.
• Team lead on the safety committee.

Skills

Leadership

Training

Cross-functional

Meeting facilitation

Relationship building

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Google Docs

Job description

The hourly rate pay for this position at Scotts/Hawthorne will generally fall between $27.90 - 36.25 per hour and is paid weekly. Scotts/Hawthorne will consider various factors in determining the actual pay including your skills, qualifications, experience, and geographical location.

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.

What we do for you (just to name a few cool ones):

• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, holidays, vacation and sick time benefits available within a month of your start date

• Healthcare navigation, advocacy and support

• 401(k) company match up to 7.5% with immediate participation and vesting

• Ability to purchase company stock at a 15% discounted price from market value

• $600 annual wellness reimbursement program

• Up to $30,000 to help cover the cost of fertility treatments, adoption or surrogacy

• Up to 18 weeks of time away to support your growing family

* Eligibility for the above benefits may vary based on full-time/part-time status or additional factors.

Scotts is an EEO Employer, dedicated to a culturally diverse, drug free workplace.

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