EHS Office Clerk

Ste. Michelle Wine Estates; Paterson (WA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Coverage

Paid Vacation & Holidays

401(k) with Employer Match

Employee Wine Discounts

Job summary

Ste. Michelle Wine Estates in Washington state is seeking an Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Office Clerk to plan, coordinate, and complete administrative and EHS support at the site. You will manage contractor and visitor badge access, NDAs, training records, and documentation while delivering friendly service to employees, contractors, and partners.

The role requires a high school diploma, 2 years of customer service, and proficiency with Excel; bachelor's preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; bachelor's in business or related field preferred.
• 2 years customer service or reception experience.
• Experience with Excel is strongly desired.
• Excellent customer service and professional communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage contractors, visitors, and employee badge access including check-in and auditing.
• Administer contractor NDAs, tracking, filing, renewals, and records.
• Maintain training records, databases, and EHS documentation.
• Coordinate PPE issuance and mail distribution.
• Maintain accurate records, spreadsheets, and filing systems.

Skills

Customer service

Administrative support

Microsoft Excel

Access control

NDAs handling

Record keeping

Communication

Confidentiality

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Badge access systems

NDAs tracking

Job description

An Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Office Clerk is available at Ste. Michelle Wine Estates (SMWE). This role will plan, coordinate, and complete administrative, security, contractor management, and Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) support activities to ensure efficient site operations. You will also serve as a primary point of contact for contractors, visitors, and employees by managing facility access, badges, keys, compliance documentation, training records, and safety-related programs. EHS Office Clerk will provide administrative support to designated locations while maintaining accurate records, supporting regulatory compliance, and delivering exceptional customer service to employees, contractors, and business partners.

Ste. Michelle Wine Estates is the largest wine company in the Pacific Northwest, and among the largest premium wine companies in the U.S, with roots dating back to 1933. Throughout our 90+ year history, what has remained constant is our unwavering commitment to quality, service to our customers, and connection with our community. We are proud that our award-winning wines farmed in Washington are an expression of all the best things about the Pacific Northwest - the spirit of people, the abundance of the land, and the excellence-driven culture. Our distinctive portfolio of wines, including Chateau Ste. Michelle, 14 Hands, Columbia Crest, Intrinsic, Liquid Light, Northstar, and Spring Valley Vineyard, are enjoyed across the U.S. and distributed in over 100 countries.

EHS Office Clerk job responsibilities include:

• Manage contractors, visitor, temporary, and employee badge access, including check-in, badge issuance, auditing, and access control.
• Administer contractor Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs), including tracking, filing, annual renewals, and record maintenance.
• Notify internal points of contact and project managers of contractor arrivals.
• Create, audit, deactivate, and maintain employee, contractor, temporary, and visitor badge access.
• Manage company key inventory, key distribution, and access audits.
• Provide administrative support for EHS programs, including maintaining training records and databases.
• Coordinate issuance of PPE to employees, contractors, and visitors.
• Manage mail distribution
• Maintain accurate documentation, databases, spreadsheets, and filing systems.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.
• Acts with integrity and accountability take ownership for actions and results, both positive and those not meeting standard.
• Seeks to learn more about the business; looks for efficiencies, improvements, and new ways of operations to improve overall results. Actively participates in company goals and expectations.
• Assist with administration of company programs, including the Grainger Boot Program.
• First-aid kit inspections, and inventory management.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to sit at a computer station for extended periods of time.
• Occasional lifting of up to 40 lbs.

Position Requirements:

• High school diploma required, bachelor's degree in business administration or related field preferred.
• 2 years of customer service or reception experience
• Experience with Excel - Strongly desired
• Must be enthusiastic with excellent customer service skills, enjoy working with people and possess a friendly, outgoing, and positive personality
• Strong verbal/written communication skills with ability to communicate effectively in a polished, professional, and friendly manner
• Must have ability to multi-task, be detail-oriented, and adapt and show flexibility to changing job requirements
• Must be able to organize, plan, and solve problems effectively
• Ability to work independently and productively
• Must be punctual and reliable
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality

Your Compensation:

$19.45 to $25.27/hr. based upon relevant experience.

At Ste. Michelle Wine Estates we believe in paying our employees equal pay for equal work. Individual offers are made dependent upon a candidate's prior experience and education level as it pertains to the role.

Benefits of working with Ste. Michelle Wine Estates:

Our Total Rewards programs are designed to attract, motivate, and retain talented, curious people with a passion for innovation, collaboration, continuous improvement, and growth. We offer leading programs that inspire and reward superior performance and foster an inclusive, diverse, and healthy workforce.

• Health Care Coverage including medical, dental, vision & prescription - eligible on date of hire for full-time employees
• Paid Vacation & Holidays
• 401(k) with Employer Match
• Employee Wine Discounts

Culture at Ste. Michelle:

• We Challenge: We are driven to succeed in everything we do, and we challenge ourselves and our team to perform at the highest level.
• We Care: We put people first - our team, our consumers, our customers, our communities.
• We Collaborate: We believe there is nothing we can't accomplish - together - and we believe lifting up those around us is essential to achieving both individual and collective success.

Ste. Michelle Wine Estates is an equal opportunity employer. We consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other protected class. For more information, see the EEOC's "Equal Employment Opportunity is The Law" poster.

Ste. Michelle Wine Estates participates in E-Verify. E-Verify is a United States Department of Homeland Security website that allows businesses to determine the eligibility of their employees to work in the United States. Please visit the following website for additional information: https://www.e-verify.gov/about-e-verify/what-is-e-verify

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelors (preferred)
• High School (required)

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