Environmental Health and Safety Coordinator

SunOpta Companies, Inc.

Omak, WA

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

$28–$35 Per Hour

JOB TYPE

Full-time, Employee

SKILLS

Analysis Skills, Auditing, Best Practices, Beverages, Communication Skills, Corrective Action, Emergency Response, Environmental Compliance, Environmental Health, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Laws and Regulations, Food Production, Hazard Analysis, Hazardous Materials/Substances, Hospital, Human Resources Management, Incident Management, Industrial Hygiene, Maintain Compliance, Materials Tracking, OSHA, Organizational Skills, Project/Program Management, Record Keeping, Regulations, Retail, Risk Analysis, Risk Management, Root Cause Analysis, Safety/Work Safety, State Laws and Regulations, Stewardship, Supply Chain, Sustainability, Training/Teaching, Waste Disposal, eCommerce

LOCATION

Omak, WA

POSTED

30+ days ago

About SunOpta

SunOpta delivers customized supply chain solutions and innovation for top brands, retailers, and foodservice providers across a broad portfolio of beverages, broths, and better-for-you snacks. With over 50 years of expertise, SunOpta fuels customers' growth with high-quality, sustainability-forward solutions distributed through retail, club, foodservice, and e-commerce channels across North America.

Job Summary:

The EHS (Environmental Health & Safety) Coordinator will be responsible for ensuring workplace safety and environmental compliance by developing/implementing programs, conducting training/audits, investigating incidents, and maintaining records to meet federal, state, internal and 3rd party standards, preventing injuries and environmental harm, and fostering a strong safety culture. The EHS Coordinator will act as a liaison between management, employees, and regulators to mitigate risks and promote best practices in health, safety, and environmental stewardship.

Essential Functions of the Job:

Program Management:

Develop, implement, and maintain EHS policies, procedures, and programs (e.g., Lockout/Tagout, Hazard Communication, Emergency Response)
Lead employee safety engagement team and meetings

Compliance & Auditing:

Conduct regular site inspections, audits, and risk assessments
Identify hazards, ensure adherence to federal, state, and local regulations

Training & Education:

Deliver safety orientations, toolbox talks, and specialized training on PPE, safe work practices, and emergency procedures

Incident Management:

Investigate accidents, injuries, and near-misses to determine root causes and implement corrective actions

Record Keeping:

Maintain accurate documentation for incidents, training, safety audits, SDS (Safety Data Sheets), and environmental permits

Collaboration:

Work with operations, HR, and management to promote a strong safety culture and address concerns

Environmental Stewardship:

Oversee hazardous material handling, waste disposal, and sustainability efforts

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None.

Preferred Knowledge & Skills

Certifications (CSP, CIH) or relevant degrees (EHS, Safety, Industrial Hygiene) are often preferred

Knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and other relevant regulations, background in food manufacturing preferred
Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
Ability to conduct training and present information effectively
Experience in incident investigation and root cause analysis

Featured Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Paid Family leave
Paid maternity leave
401(k) with Match
Voluntary Life, Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital indemnity
Paid Holidays
Tuition assistance
Short-term and Long-term Disability insurance

Additional Considerations:

This position will be at the SunOpta Plant in Omak, WA.
Shift: This role will be shift work. The shift will typically run M-F, but some flexibility may be needed to include weekends on occasion.
Relocation or international remote working arrangements (outside of the US) will not be considered.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
EOE M/W/VET/DISABLED

The Employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Employer does not discriminate in employment and no question on this application is used for the purpose of limiting or excusing any applicant's consideration for employment on a basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law.

About the Company

SunOpta Companies, Inc.

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