Environmental Health & Safety Coordinator

Primary Staffing Inc.; Matteson (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Primary Staffing Inc. is seeking a Full-Time Environmental Health & Safety Coordinator for an on-site role in Matteson, IL. The position offers a salary range of $80,000-$90,000 per year and supports safety, environmental compliance, employee training, inspections, incident reporting, and workplace risk prevention.

The ideal candidate has at least 2 years of EHS experience, OSHA certification, and a solid understanding of U.S. safety and environmental laws.

Qualifications

• Experience with OSHA and environmental regulations in the US.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to train employees on safety procedures and incident response.
• Ability to assess workplace hazards and develop safety protocols.
• Familiarity with ERP systems (SAP/Oracle) and safety data management.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement health, safety, and environmental policies and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal safety/environmental regulations.
• Train employees on safety, emergency response, and hazardous materials handling.
• Conduct regular safety inspections and correct hazards.
• Investigate incidents and prepare corrective action reports.
• Monitor OSHA/EHS regulations and communicate updates to management.
• Maintain records of training, incidents, audits, inspections, and compliance.
• Generate health and safety assessment reports as needed.

Skills

Regulatory knowledge

Communication

Training employees

Risk assessment

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree (OSH/Environmental Science)

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Microsoft Office

Job description

We are hiring a Full-Time Environmental Health & Safety Coordinator for an on-site role in Matteson, IL. This position offers a salary range of $80,000-$90,000 per year and supports safety, environmental compliance, employee training, inspections, incident reporting, and workplace risk prevention. The role is ideal for an EHS professional with experience in safety programs, OSHA compliance, environmental standards, audits, and employee training. This opportunity is with a growing manufacturer in the battery and electronics sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement health, safety, and environmental policies and procedures.
• Support compliance with local, state, and federal safety and environmental regulations.
• Conduct employee training on workplace safety, emergency response, and hazardous material handling.
• Perform regular workplace safety inspections to identify and correct potential hazards.
• Conduct facility safety inspections and support environmental and waste compliance.
• Investigate workplace accidents, incidents, and near misses.
• Prepare incident reports and recommend corrective actions to help prevent future issues.
• Monitor OSHA and other applicable EHS regulations and communicate updates to management.
• Maintain records of safety training, incidents, audits, inspections, and compliance activities.
• Generate health and safety assessment reports as needed.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of relevant experience in Environmental Health and Safety.
• OSHA Safety Certificate required.
• Understanding of U.S. safety and environmental laws.
• Strong knowledge of environmental health and safety regulations and standards.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to conduct employee training and prepare clear reports.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to assess risks and develop safety protocols.
• Strong attention to detail when identifying hazards and reviewing compliance requirements.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or similar systems.

Preferred

• Bachelor's degree in a related field, preferably Occupational Safety and Health, Environmental Science, or a related discipline.
• Certifications such as Certified Safety Professional, EHS, ISO, or similar credentials.
• Familiarity with Korean business culture.
• Ability to communicate in Korean is preferred but not required.

This is an on-site role in a manufacturing environment within the battery and electronics sector. The work environment includes safety program oversight, facility inspections, employee training, environmental and waste compliance, incident reporting, documentation, and collaboration with operational teams. This role offers the opportunity to support workplace safety, environmental compliance, and operational excellence in a growing manufacturing environment.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, arrest record, or any other status protected by applicable law. Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified individuals with disabilities during the application and hiring process.