Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) Coordinator (Hourly, Non Exempt)

Were seeking an entry-level HSE Coordinator to support day-to-day safety environmental and occupational health programs across our Chattanooga operations. This is a hands-on role ideal for someone starting their HSE career who is eager to learn collaborate with operations and HR and help maintain a safe compliant workplace aligned with OSHA regulations and ISO 14001 environmental management standards.

Safety Program Support: Assist with hazard identification job safety analyses (JSAs) risk assessments and safety observations in compliance with OSHA standards.

Training & Onboarding: Coordinate new-hire safety orientation; maintain training records; help schedule and track regulatory and refresher trainings.

Incident Reporting: Support incident/near-miss reporting basic root cause analysis and corrective action tracking; maintain OSHA logs (300/300A/301) under guidance.

Inspections & Audits: Conduct routine inspections of work areas equipment PPE emergency systems and housekeeping; document findings and follow-up.

Environmental Compliance: Perform basic tasks such as waste labeling weekly accumulation area checks spill kit inspections and recordkeeping (e.g. hazardous waste manifests) under supervision and in alignment with ISO 14001 requirements.

Data & Documentation: Maintain HSE metrics dashboards procedures SDS library and compliance calendars; prepare simple reports for leadership.

Employee Engagement: Help drive safety communications (toolbox talks bulletin boards digital signage) and support committees (Safety Committee Wellness).

Contractor & Visitor Safety: Assist with contractor vetting and site orientations; ensure permits and documentation are in order.

Emergency Preparedness: Support drills equipment checks and readiness plans.

Associates or Bachelors degree in Environmental Science Occupational Safety Public Health or related field OR 12 years of relevant experience/internship/co-op in HSE manufacturing construction or similar.

Working knowledge of basic OSHA safety concepts; familiarity with ISO 14001 environmental management systems a plus.

Use appropriately and responsibly the personal protective equipment required for their position.

Strong attention to detail; solid written/verbal communication; comfortable in the field on the shop floor.

Proficiency with Microsoft 365 (Excel Teams SharePoint) for recordkeeping and reporting.

Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. walk/stand for extended periods and don required PPE in production/warehouse environments.

Know and understand the groups environmental objectives.

Know and understand the groups policy and principals in terms of MA management.

Know and understand the most significant Enviromental aspects of the work center.