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Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Specialist
Job Location:
Job Location:
Wilkes Barre, PA - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 50 - 65
Monthly Salary:
Posted:
18 June 2026 (30+ days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
15 September 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
ABOUT THRIVE MARKET
Thrive Market was founded in 2014 with a mission to make healthy and sustainable living easy and affordable for everyone. As an online membership-based market we deliver the highest quality healthy and sustainable products at member-only prices while matching every paid membership with a free one for someone in need. Every day we leverage innovative technology and member-first thinking to help our overmembers find better products support better brands and build a better world in the process. We are also a Certified B Corporation a Public Benefit Corporation and a Climate Neutral Certified company.
Join us as we bring healthy and sustainable living to millions of Americans in the years to come.
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.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Develop implement and maintain EHS programs policies and training tailored to a high-volume food ecommerce environment.
- Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations FDA requirements Non-GMO/Organic standards and all applicable laws.
- Serve as the lead facilitator for the Safety Committee program ensuring standardized structure representation across functions/shifts and alignment with our EHS strategy.
- Prepare and distribute monthly Safety Committee agendas minutes and action trackers; oversee Gemba walks trend analyses and inspections.
- Drive accountability by ensuring timely closure of action items clear reporting and committee-led employee engagement activities.
- 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.
- Lead incident investigations root cause analyses and preventative action planning.
- Coordinate emergency preparedness drills site safety stand-downs and refresher training.
- Coach leaders and committee members to serve as visible role models promoting a culture of accountability and recognition.
- Track and analyze safety metrics (TRIR audits corrective actions training completion) and present insights to leadership.
- Conduct regulatory OSHA standard inspections and assessments
KEY QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelors degree in EHS Occupational Safety Industrial Hygiene or related field OR equivalent experience.
- OSHA 30 certification (or ability to obtain within 1 month).
- 57 years of progressive EHS experience in distribution fulfillment food or manufacturing environments.
- Experience working directly with FDA USDA and other food-related regulatory agencies.
- Knowledge of organic and Non-GMO compliance standards (preferred).Demonstrated success leading Safety Committee programs or equivalent employee led safety initiatives.
- Proven ability to partner with local health authorities and emergency response teams.
- Strong leadership facilitation and communication skills with the ability to engage both hourly employees and senior leaders.
- Must reside or be willing to relocate within a 45-minute drive of Wilkes-BarrePA to ensure site coverage and responsiveness.
PHYSICAL & ENVIRONMENTAL EXPECTATIONS
- 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).
- Ability to work in and move between temperature-controlled zones (ambient refrigerated frozen).
CERTIFICATIONS/ TRAINING (required or ability to obtain within 3 months)
- OSHA General Industry
- Hazard Communication (GHS)
- Slips Trips and Falls Prevention
- Emergency Action Plans
- Lockout/Tagout Awareness
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Ergonomics in the Workplace
- CPR and AED certification
- First Aid and Bloodborne Pathogens certification
- Active Shooter preparedness certification
**Note: All certifications and renewals will be funded by the company to ensure the EHS Manager has the resources to remain fully compliant and effective**
BELONG TO A BETTER COMPANY
- Comprehensive health benefits (medical dental vision life and disability)
- Competitive pay equity
- 401k match
- Multiple work schedules available
- Opportunities for advancement. We have programs that will start you on a path and train you along the way
- Coverage for Life Coaching & Therapy Sessions on our holistic mental health and well-being platform
- Free Thrive Market membership and discount on private label products
- Casual atmosphere and great people to work with
Were a community of more than 1 Million members who are united by a singular belief: It should be easy to find better products support better brands make better choices and build a better world in the process.
At Thrive Market we believe in building a diverse inclusive and authentic culture. If you are excited about this role along with our mission and values we encourage you to apply.
Thrive Market is an EEO/Veterans/Disabled/LGBTQ employer
At Thrive Market our goal is to be a diverse and inclusive workplace that is representative at all job levels of the members we serve and the communities we operate in. Were proud to be an inclusive company and an Equal Opportunity Employer and we prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success as a company and we seek to recruit develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. If youre thinking about joining our team we expect that you would agree!
If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability please email us at and well be happy to assist you.
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JOB INFORMATION
- Compensation Description - The salary range for this position is up to $50K - $65K.
- Rate of pay may increase over time based upon: skill level of responsibility additional duties seniority quantity or quality of production or other legitimate business-related factors.
- Total Compensation includes Base Salary Stock Options Health and Wellness Benefits Relocation Assistance and more!
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About Company
High quality organic groceries, delivered to you! Great prices on healthy products and diet-friendly foods from the best brands. Most orders ship free!
