Coordinator, Health and Safety

Job Title: Environmental Health and Safety Coordinator 

Department: Human Resources

Reports To: Environmental Health and Safety Supervisor 

Position Type: Full-time, Regular

Shift: Day, with some Swing and/or Night shift responsibilities

Location: Watsonville, CA

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Company Overview

Since 1868, the Martinelli family has been producing award-winning apple juice. Located in the cool California Central Coast, the fertile Pajaro Valley produces the most flavorful apple varieties in the world. Since winning its first gold medal in 1890, Martinelli’s has received more than fifty gold medals for product excellence. Distribution of Martinelli’s Gold Medal® products now extends to every state in the U.S. and globally.

Job Summary

The Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Coordinator supports the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the company’s environmental, health, and safety programs. This role helps ensure compliance with Cal/OSHA, EPA, local regulatory requirements, and internal company policies. The EHS Coordinator works closely with supervisors, leads, and employees to promote a strong safety culture, prevent injuries, and maintain a safe and compliant workplace.

Job Functions 

• Assists with the development of the Safety vision and action plans for all Company facilities; including culture change for safety programs.
• Works cross functionally with all departments to ensure safety and environmental compliance.
• Enforces safety work practices and investigates workplace accidents.
• Responds and provides guidance and assistance for all emergency situations.
• Assists with the development and coordination of the job safety program.
• Maintains the Safety Data Sheets (SDS) System. 
• Develops and maintains the Injury and Illness Prevention Plan (IIPP), accident and training records and updates regulatory logs.
• Coordinates Workers’ Compensation benefits and incident tracking with provider.
• Acts as a primary liaison, along with the EHS Supervisor, for all OSHA related compliance and investigatory issues.
• Maintains, creates, communicates, and enforces compliance with safety-related policies and procedures.
• Identifies safety issues and recommends appropriate disciplinary and corrective actions for safety-related infractions.
• Assists with determining the need for new safety-related policies and procedures that may include writing, editing, and updating policy and procedure documents, handbooks, and posters.
• Frequently performs safety inspections in all job site locations, offices, and company vehicles.
• Ensures all contractors, vendors, and customers comply with all applicable safety policies.
• Administers the Safety Shoe Program, Safety Eyewear Program, Personal Productive Equipment program and security door access process.
• Administers annual, required training, including but not limited to ammonia, first aid/CPR, forklift, hearing, respiratory protection, etc.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned by supervisor. 

Job Qualifications 

• 1-3 years of experience supporting workplace safety, environmental health, or EHS related programs, preferably in a manufacturing or operations environment. 
• Bilingual in English/Spanish. 
• Basic knowledge of workplace safety principles and environmental health regulations.
• Familiarity with OSHA standards and general safety compliance requirements.
• Ability to assist with safety inspections, audits, and hazard identification.
• Strong organizational and documentation skills for maintaining safety records and reports.
• Ability to support safety training and employee awareness programs.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow established safety procedures.
• Basic understanding of incident reporting and corrective action processes.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills for working with employees at all levels.
• Ability to analyze information and identify potential safety risks.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) for documentation and reporting.
• Willingness to learn regulatory requirements and industry safety standards.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Preferred Skills 

• Experience collaborating and supporting continuous improvement programs and Lean Manufacturing practices in environmental health and safety is highly desired. 
• OSHA 10-hour or OSHA 30-hour certification.
• Exposure to safety training programs or safety committees.

Education

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associate’s degree in Environmental Health & Safety or a related field preferred.

Company Standard Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with Company staff and others contacted in the course of work.
• Ability to assume responsibility and exercise good judgment in making decisions within the scope of authority of the position.
• Ability to readily adapt to changing priorities and take direction from more than one staff member.
• Ability to think and work effectively under pressure and accurately complete tasks within established times. 
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, to prioritize tasks, meet multiple deadlines and ensure that work is accomplished in the time frame required.
• Ability to be highly organized and provide careful attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to exercise individual initiative and discretion in confidential matters and to respect confidential matters.

Physical Demands and Working Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to pass a background check and drug screen.
• Ability to stand and/or sit in front of a computer screen for extended periods of time.
• Expected to be highly familiar with production operations, and to regularly visit all significant Company operations. 
• Work is performed in a standard office environment, outdoors, production/manufacturing, and warehouse facilities.

All Employees Are Expected To

• Comply with all Company safety requirements.
• Adhere to all Company policies and procedures.

Benefits

Upon meeting eligibility requirements, the Company offers the following: health insurance coverage, LTD, 401(k) profit share contributions, paid sick leave, paid vacation leave, and eight (8) paid holidays per year. Eligible employees may also make 401(k) elective deferral contributions and may elect a co-pay plan for health insurance coverage for eligible dependents.

Disclaimer

This job description is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, and other duties as assigned.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

S. Martinelli & Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, marital status, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected status.

Pay range: $31.25/hr. to $36.00/hr.

Salary : $31 - $36