QEHS Coordinator

Why Choose Us?

Novolex is a leading manufacturer of food, beverage, and specialty packaging that supports multiple industries including foodservice, restaurant delivery and carryout, food processing, grocery and retail, and industrial sectors. Novolex manufacturing and sourcing expertise spans a diverse range of substrates including resin, paper, molded fiber, aluminum and more. We provide customers a broad array of stock and customized solutions with 120 product categories, 250 brands and over 39,000 SKUs.

Our Sustainability Commitment

The Novolex sustainability vision is built upon three pillars: our products, our operations and our people. Each is critically important to our growth and future as a business. These pillars form the foundation of our company-wide commitment to sustainability, helping us achieve our ambitious goals through our wide-ranging initiatives.

EHS Coordinator

City of Industry, CA

Compensation Includes

• Starting Pay Rate of $31.25 - $36.06/hour - depending on experience

Overview

The QEHS Coordinator supports the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the organization’s Quality, Environmental, Health, and Safety management systems. This role ensures compliance with internal standards, customer requirements, and applicable regulations while promoting a strong culture of safety, sustainability, and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

Quality Management

• Maintain and improve the Quality Management System
• Support internal and external audits, including documentation preparation and corrective action follow-up
• Monitor product and process quality metrics, identify trends, and assist in root-cause analysis
• Coordinate nonconformance reports (NCRs), corrective and preventive actions (CAPA), and continuous improvement initiatives
• Assist with supplier quality evaluations and customer quality requirements

Environmental Management

• Support compliance with environmental regulations and company sustainability goals
• Maintain environmental documentation, permits, and reporting requirements
• Assist with waste management, recycling programs, and pollution prevention initiatives
• Participate in environmental risk assessments and improvement projects

Health & Safety

• Help implement and maintain the company’s Health & Safety Management System
• Conduct safety inspections, hazard assessments, and incident investigations
• Track and report safety metrics, near-misses, and corrective actions
• Coordinate safety training, toolbox talks, and employee awareness programs
• Support emergency response planning and drills

Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain accurate and organized QEHS records, logs, and compliance documentation
• Prepare reports for management review meetings and regulatory submissions
• Ensure controlled documents are updated, distributed, and archived properly

Training & Communication

• Assist in delivering QEHS training to employees and contractors
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement and safe work practices
• Communicate QEHS expectations, policies, and updates across the organization

Qualifications

• Experience in QEHS, compliance, manufacturing, or related fields
• Experience with Quality Management Systems and Regulatory Compliance
• Strong organizational and documentation skills
• Ability to conduct audits, inspections, and incident investigations
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office or similar tools
• Attention to detail
• Strong communication skills
• Problem-solving and analytical thinking
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Continuous improvement mindset
• Ability to influence and promote safe behaviors

Preferred Qualifications

• Certifications such as OSHA 30, SQF, HACCP, Internal Auditor, or similar
• Experience in manufacturing
• Familiarity with root-cause analysis tools (5 Whys, Fishbone, FMEA, Human Performance)

What You'll Get From Us

Benefits

With safety as our top priority and a commitment to employee well-being an important focus, we offer comprehensive and competitive benefits that include medical, dental and vision insurance as well as a variety of other well-being resources focused on mental, physical and financial health. Specific benefits and well-being programs may vary depending on where you work.

Community Engagement

At Novolex, giving back to the local communities that support us is important. Our Focused Giving Program prioritizes support for organizations whose missions promote sustainability initiatives or address food and hunger needs. We also encourage facility level support of activities in the communities where our employees live and work.

Training and Development

We offer constant opportunities for advancement. From skills development to advanced education programs, training and development programs and courses are available through MyLearning. Programs include company and industry training curricula, support for formal education through the Tuition Reimbursement Program (Non-Union), and a Learning Management System that supports and enhances employee skills at all levels of the organization.

Novolex is committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all employment practices, including but not limited to selection, hiring, promotion, transfer, and compensation to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to age, race, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, handicap or disability, genetics, citizenship status, service member or veteran status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law. Any individual who, because of his or her disability, needs an accommodation in connection with an aspect of the Company's application process should contact [email protected].

Formerly Pactiv Evergreen