Environmental Health and Safety Coordinator

Cibo Vita; Totowa (NJ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Life insurance

401(k)

PTO

Company paid holidays

Career advancement and training

Job summary

Cibo Vita in Totowa, NJ seeks an entry-level Safety Coordinator to support the EHS program across manufacturing, warehousing, and office areas. You will assist with hazard assessments, incident investigations, trainings, and daily safety procedures to ensure compliance with OSHA and local regulations.

Join a team focused on safe operations, continuous improvement, and employee well-being. This role requires strong organizational skills and the ability to engage a diverse workforce.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Understanding of OSHA regulations and best practices.
• Ability to deliver safety trainings to groups up to 50 people.
• Bilingual in English/Spanish for written and verbal communication.
• Willing to maintain CPR/AED/First Aid certifications during employment.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily, weekly, and monthly inspections of equipment and safety features.
• Implement and manage assigned safety programs.
• Respond to incidents with initial first aid and assist root cause analysis.
• Assist in internal safety audits and site inspections.
• Deliver EHS trainings, including new-hire orientation and topic-specific sessions.
• Lead or participate in the site safety committee and daily safety meetings.
• Issue PPE and manage PPE inventory; identify and drive continuous improvement to mitigate hazards.

Skills

OSHA regulations

Safety training

Incident investigation

Document control

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Forklift operation

Scissor lift operation

Job description

Job Description

About Us: At Cibo Vita, innovation drives everything we do. Based in Totowa, NJ, we craft premium healthy snacks under the Nature’s Garden brand, combining quality ingredients with creative flavor and function. Our products are designed to support wellness, sustainability, and better snacking choices - helping consumers “Snack With Purpose.”

Job Summary

The safety coordinator is an entry level position that will be responsible for executing the day-to-day responsibilities of the EHS department in their assigned facility. Reporting to the EHS lead, and subsequently the EHS manager, this position is critical to providing leadership and guidance to the main work force of Cibo Vita focused on environmental, health and safety ultimately ensuring compliance with federal, state and local regulations. Responsible for implementing, delivering and managing safety programs and initiatives including hazard assessments, health, training, and incident investigation.

Key Responsibilities

Daily, weekly, and monthly inspections of equipment including packaging machinery guards, fire extinguishers, hoists, first aid stations, etc. Provide visible presence and support in various manufacturing, warehousing, and office environments to drive safety performance. Implement and manage assigned safety programs. Respond to incidents providing emergency first aid as required. Complete initial incident reports and assist with root cause analysis during the investigation. Assist during internal audits of assigned site. Implement and communicate safety procedures and practices including correcting unsafe conditions and behaviors in real time. Deliver EHS related trainings as directed by the EHS lead and manager including new hire orientation and topic specific trainings. Participate in the site safety committee as a lead member. Participate in site daily shift meetings as the EHS representative. Issue PPE to employees as required and maintain an organized PPE inventory area. Identify best practices and lead continuous improvement initiatives to mitigate potential hazards, raise safety awareness, and improve safe work practices.

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED required.

Requirements

• Basic understanding of industry best practices and OSHA regulations with the ability and desire to learn more.
• Highly organized and able to prioritize multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Creative problem-solving skills.
• Ability to speak in front of groups up to 50 people for training delivery.
• Reliable transportation with ability to go to other nearby sites under 1 mile.
• Detail oriented and passionate about professional documentation.
• Team player with the ability to work on individual tasks as well as group collaborative efforts when required.
• Experience in warehouse, production, or manufacturing facilities.
• Bi-lingual in English / Spanish at a level that allows for both written and verbal communication in either language.
• Willing to maintain CPR/AED/First aid certification during the course of employment and provide care as a first responder.
• Ability to be on feet 50% or more of shift as business needs dictate including climbing stairs, ladders up to 25ft, work on elevated work surfaces at height, and work in noisy areas above 80dB.
• Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Desirable
• Experience operating forklifts, scissor lifts, or aerial lifts.
• Lock out tag out use and evaluation.
• Experience working in an SQF certified environment.
• CPR / First Aid Certification.
• Formal safety education or certifications of any kind.

What do we offer

• Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits
• Life Insurance
• 401K
• PTO
• Company Paid Holidays
• Career advancement and training

Cibo Vita is a CPG manufacturer located in Totowa, NJ, with a focus on high-quality, innovative, “better for you” snacks. Cibo Vita primarily operates under its flagship brand, Nature’s Garden, which has a national presence.