Thrive Market

Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Specialist

Wilkes-Barre, PA · Senior

Sponsorship not specified$50k-$65kDetected 36 days ago

ComplianceFDA RegulatoryLeadershipCommunicationOSHA

About the role

We are seeking a collaborative and proactive Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Manager to lead compliance, safety, and risk management at our Organic/Non-GMO E-commerce Fulfillment Center in Wilkes-Barre, PA.
This leader will drive regulatory compliance, employee engagement, and cultural transformation by strengthening partnerships, overseeing the Safety Committee program, and embedding proactive safety ownership throughout the site.

Develop, implement, and maintain EHS programs, policies, and training tailored to a high-volume food ecommerce environment.
Serve as the lead facilitator for the Safety Committee program, ensuring standardized structure, representation across functions/shifts, and alignment with our EHS strategy.
Drive accountability by ensuring timely closure of action items, clear reporting, and committee-led employee engagement activities.
Lead incident investigations, root cause analyses, and preventative action planning.

Bachelor's degree in EHS, Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, or related field OR equivalent experience.
OSHA 30 certification (or ability to obtain within 1 month).
5-7 years of progressive EHS experience in distribution, fulfillment, food, or manufacturing environments.
Strong leadership, facilitation, and communication skills with the ability to engage both hourly employees and senior leaders.
ability to be on your feet for extended periods.
Ability to work in and move between temperature-controlled zones (ambient, refrigerated, frozen).
Experience working directly with FDA, USDA, and other food-related regulatory agencies.
Proven ability to partner with local health authorities and emergency response teams.
Must reside or be willing to relocate within a 45-minute drive of Wilkes-Barre,PA to ensure site coverage and responsiveness.
Regularly engaged on the FC floor; ability to be on your feet for extended periods.
Comfortable lifting typical industry-standard weight levels (up to 50 lbs).
OSHA General Industry
Hazard Communication (GHS)
Slips, Trips, and Falls Prevention

Knowledge of organic and Non-GMO compliance standards (preferred).Demonstrated success leading Safety Committee programs or equivalent employee led safety initiatives.

Compensation Description - The salary range for this position is up to $50K - $65K.

Total Compensation includes Base Salary, Stock Options, Health and Wellness Benefits, Relocation Assistance, and more!
Build and sustain partnerships with regulatory agencies, local health departments, and emergency responders, seeking win-win solutions that balance compliance, operational efficiency, and safety outcomes.

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