EHS Coordinator
smithfieldfoods · St James, MN · United States · On-site
Pay: USD 22 – 31 a hour
Posted Oct 8, 2026
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Have a seat at our table. When you join Smithfield, you become part of something special – a company that's sustainably feeding people around the world, producing good food the right way with respect for our people, animals, communities and planet. With opportunities across locations and functions, a culture grounded in our Core Four values - gratitude, communication, respect and accountability - and a strong commitment to learning, collaboration, and innovation, Smithfield offers challenging and rewarding careers where you can grow, contribute and make a real impact. Apply Now!
THE VALUE YOU'LL BRING:
Join the team as an Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Coordinator where you will enhance Environmental, Health, and Safety at our Smithfield Foods location! In this key role, you will help implement policies that prioritize Worker Safety and EHS compliance. You will support the EHS Team by leveraging your knowledge of workers’ compensation laws and regulatory frameworks to exceed compliance standards and support our best-in-industry EHS operation. Join us in making a meaningful impact on the safety and sustainability of our operations!
WHAT YOU'LL DO:
The below statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. May perform other duties as assigned.
EHS Program Management: You will support the management of location EHS programs including program updates, inspections of equipment and processes, metrics and other duties as requested. You will assist in completing applications for environmental permits to prevent a lapse in coverage.
Process Safety and Security: You will support compliance with Process Safety Management/Risk Management plan requirements for the ammonia refrigeration system and help ensure the Site Security Plan is followed.
Data Tracking and Reporting: You will be responsible for gathering and tracking key EHS key performance indicators such as OSHA/environmental violations, incident rates, employee turnover, workers’ compensation claims, and audit results. You will assist in reviewing and monitoring all incident investigation reports and employee exposure surveys to completion ensuring tracking and closure of identified action items.
ISO Certification Support: You will support location ISO certification management teams and documentation control requirements. You will work with the location team to ensure conformance to ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 programs as well as support maintenance of Smithfield Injury Prevention System (SIPS) and Environmental Management System (EMS) programs.
Training and Compliance: You will help provide adequate training for production employees and…