What are the responsibilities and job description for the EHS Coordinator position at Advastar, Inc?
#jobalert | DIRECT HIRE | EHS COORDINATOR | MANUFACTURING [Sycamore, IL area]
This is a hands-on Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Coordinator position at a established heavy industrial manufacturing facility focused on industrial equipment. The role provides daily site-level support for safety programs, including training, inspections, incident response, and documentation. It requires a practical professional who can work effectively on the plant floor in a safety-priority environment.
- Anticipate: $60,000 - $65,000 , BOE
- Benefits include: Health, Dental, Vision, 401K w/ match, PTO, holidays
- 1st shift (8 AM - 4:30 PM; flexible start possible)
- On-site in Sycamore, IL area
Responsibilities
- Conduct new-hire safety orientations and routine training sessions, including forklift certification
- Perform regular safety inspections, walkthroughs, and report findings
- Assist with incident response, documentation, reporting, and corrective action tracking
- Maintain training records, safety files, logs, and serve as Safety Committee scribe
- Provide daily EHS support and escort vendors/contractors on-site
Qualifications
- Associate degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, or related field preferred
- Minimum 1 year safety experience in industrial or manufacturing environment required
- Proficient in Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
- Strong communication, organizational, and collaboration skills
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand/walk for extended periods
Keywords: EHS Coordinator, Safety Coordinator, Environmental Health Safety, Industrial Safety, Manufacturing Safety, Forklift Training, Incident Investigation, Safety Inspections, OSHA Compliance Support, Heavy Industrial
EEO