EHS Coordinator

Socket.dev; Vernon (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Sabrosura Foods is seeking an EHS Coordinator to drive workplace safety and regulatory compliance across manufacturing facilities. You will implement and maintain safety, health, and environmental programs, assist in hazard identification, and promote a people-first safety culture.

Responsibilities include risk assessments, incident investigations, PPE management, GMP adherence, and collaboration with HR to support a safe manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Experience implementing safety programs and regulatory compliance.
• Knowledge of OSHA/EPA regulations and local requirements.
• Experience in GMP environments and food manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Conduct risk assessments and safety audits to identify hazards and ensure compliance.
• Investigate incidents, determine root causes, and implement corrective actions using data.
• Perform routine production-area walkthroughs to identify improvements and reduce hazards.
• Communicate safety concerns daily with teams and promote reporting and safe decisions.
• Maintain PPE inventory, enforce GMPs, and support sanitation and housekeeping inspections.

Skills

OSHA compliance

Risk assessment

GMPs

PPE management

Safety training

Data analytics

Job description

Company:

Sabrosura Foods is one of the leading marketers of Hispanic products sold throughout the U.S. under the well-known brand names of Pancho’s, El Viajero, Reynaldo’s and La Morenita. We are dedicated to delivering authentic and high-quality products to our customers. Our passion lies in creating delicious, culturally inspired foods that connect people and cultures. Our drive for quality, authenticity, and innovation compels us to deliver exceptional products that celebrate the diverse cultures and tastes of our customers.

Job Summary:

The EHS Coordinator ensures workplace safety, regulatory compliance, and environmental health by implementing and maintaining safety, health, and environmental programs across both manufacturing facilities. This role assists in hazard identification, regulatory compliance, employee safety training, and fostering a culture of people-first safety and continuous improvement. Manage personal protective equipment (PPE), promote compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), and help maintain a safe, clean, and compliant manufacturing environment.

Job Responsibilities:

Safety, Risk Assessment & Compliance

• Conduct risk assessments, job hazard analyses, and safety audits to identify and mitigate workplace hazards while ensuring compliance with OSHA, EPA, and applicable local regulations.


• Investigate workplace incidents, determine root causes, and implement corrective and preventive actions using data analytics.

• Conduct routine walkthroughs of production areas to understand how work is performed, identify practical improvement opportunities, and help reduce exposure to hazards such as, wet-environment and high-pressure washdown exposure, sanitation chemical handling, machine guarding on processing and packaging lines, and ergonomic/repetitive-motion risk.


• Communicate daily with production and other teams to reinforce safe decision making and encourage reporting of concerns and ensure employees feel comfortable sharing ideas and challenges


• Maintain workplace conditions that support food safety by mitigating cross-contamination, allergen risks, and sanitation hazards while reinforcing a strong people-first safety mindset.

• Collaborate with HR and Workers' Compensation teams on claims management and return-to-work programs.


• Manage inventory levels, ordering, distribution, and replacement of personal protective equipment (PPE) across both manufacturing facilities to ensure employees have the appropriate equipment required for their job duties.


• Ensure employees properly use required PPE, follow established safety procedures and adhere to GMPs.


• Conduct routine GMP and housekeeping inspections and work with department supervisors to address deficiencies and implement corrective actions.


• Prepare and submit permits, reports, and regulatory communications


• Partner with the Food Safety & Quality (FSQ) team to integrate sanitation and food safety protocols into EHS programs to support GMP compliance and maintain a safe manufacturing environment

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Monday through Friday; occasional overtime weekends as business needs require.