EHS Compliance & Training Coordinator

PaperWorks; Town of Lysander (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

PaperWorks is seeking an EHS Coordinator to develop, implement, and maintain environmental, health, and safety programs at our folding carton manufacturing facility. You will lead all EHS training initiatives and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.

You will design training for onboarding, refreshers, and job-specific safety and manage ongoing audits, incident investigations, SDS updates, PPE usage, and environmental reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Safety, Industrial Engineering, or related field preferred.
• 3+ years of EHS experience in a manufacturing environment; folding carton or packaging industry experience a plus.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and NYSDEC regulations.
• Experience developing and delivering training programs.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and EHS management systems.

Responsibilities

• Design, deliver, and track training programs for all employees, including onboarding, annual refreshers, and job-specific safety instruction.
• Develop engaging training materials (e.g., presentations, manuals, videos) tailored to manufacturing operations.
• Conduct hands-on safety drills and simulations (e.g., fire evacuation, chemical spill response).
• Maintain accurate training records and ensure timely completion of required certifications.
• Evaluate training effectiveness and continuously improve content based on feedback and incident trends.
• Conduct regular safety audits, inspections, and risk assessments across the facility.
• Lead incident investigations and root cause analyses; implement corrective actions.
• Maintain and update the facility’s Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and Hazard Communication Program.
• Ensure proper use of PPE and enforce safety protocols on the production floor.
• Monitor and report on environmental metrics (e.g., waste disposal, emissions, recycling).
• Ensure compliance with EPA, DEC, and other environmental regulations.
• Coordinate hazardous waste handling and disposal in accordance with regulations.
• Prepare and submit required reports to OSHA, EPA, and other regulatory bodies.
• Stay current on changes in EHS regulations and communicate updates to leadership.
• Support internal and external audits and inspections.

Skills

Training program development

OSHA/EPA/NYSDEC knowledge

Communication skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

EHS management systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science/Occupational Safety/Industrial Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

EHS management software

Job description

PaperWorks is seeking an EHS Coordinator to develop, implement, and maintain environmental, health, and safety programs at our folding carton manufacturing facility. You will lead all EHS training initiatives and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.

You will design training for onboarding, refreshers, and job-specific safety and manage ongoing audits, incident investigations, SDS updates, PPE usage, and environmental reporting.