Direct Hire EHS Administrator Opportunity in East Gridley, Build a Safer Workplace

 

🌱 Urgent Hiring: EHS Administrator – Machinery | East Gridley, California (Onsite)

Location: East Gridley, California, United States
Job Type: Direct Hire
Industry: Machinery
Function: Quality Control
Work Mode: Onsite
Experience Required: 2–4 years
Experience Level: Junior (less than 5 years)
Education: Associate degree (Environmental Health & Safety, Occupational Health, Industrial Hygiene, or related field)
Age Limit: Up to 35 years

🌟 Position Summary

The Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Administrator plays a vital role in fostering a safe workplace culture and ensuring regulatory compliance across fabrication, assembly, and warehouse environments. This role supports the implementation of safety and environmental programs, working closely with production, maintenance, and leadership teams to drive continuous improvement in safety practices and environmental stewardship.

✅ Key Responsibilities

• Administer EHS policies and ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, DOT, and state/local regulations
• Manage paperwork for licenses and permits
• Maintain hazardous waste areas in compliance with regulations
• Conduct facility inspections, safety audits, and hazard assessments
• Monitor incident reporting, investigations, and corrective actions
• Maintain Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and chemical inventory records
• Coordinate and track employee safety training (lockout/tagout, forklift, confined space, PPE)
• Support emergency response planning and drills
• Collaborate with engineering and maintenance teams on equipment safety
• Provide safety support during new installations, expansions, and production changes
• Promote a proactive safety culture through communication and recognition programs

🎯 Qualifications

• Associate degree in EHS, Occupational Health, Industrial Hygiene, or related field
• 2–4 years of EHS experience in manufacturing environments
• Basic knowledge of OSHA regulations and environmental compliance
• Hands-on experience in industrial settings (fabrication, assembly, warehouse)
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Valid CA driver’s license and insurance

🌱 Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in EHS, Industrial Engineering, or related field
• Prior experience in agricultural or heavy equipment manufacturing
• OSHA 30-Hour certification or equivalent training
• Familiarity with ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and 45001 systems
• Experience with EHS software (incident tracking, training management)
• Bilingual (English/Spanish)

🏭 Work Environment

• Office setting with frequent visits to factories in California
• Exposure to welding, grinding, painting, and heavy equipment areas
• Regular standing, walking, climbing ladders/stairs in production environments
• Occasional outdoor tasks with varying weather conditions
• PPE required: safety glasses, hearing protection, steel-toed boots
• Occasional lifting (up to 25 lbs.) and travel between facilities

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