Environmental Health and Safety Coordinator

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 3^rd 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.

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