Environmental Health and Safety Manager

About Key Technology:

Key Technology has been providing innovative solutions to the food industry since 1948. We are a global leader in the design and manufacture of food processing technology. Products range from conveying, digital sorting, and process automation technology. Our ongoing innovations provide increased control, continuous processing and longer machine life-in processed fruits and vegetables, nuts, dried fruit, fresh-cut produce and more. Here we continually strive to find and fulfill our customers' growing needs.

Job Overview:

The EH&S Manager develops, implements, and promotes an accident free, healthy work environment and ensures compliance with environmental, health and safety regulations. You will lead safety at our Walla Walla and Redmond, OR facility. You will also be responsible for project management of Key's Environmental, Social and Governance surveys and initiatives in addition to environmental safety programs and policies.

Job Duties:

• Develops and maintains health and safety policies, procedures, and job safety analyses in compliance with WISHA, OSHA (Federal), Cal-OSHA, and Oregon OSHA regulations.
• Oversees safety programs including STOP observations, 5S inspections, Safety Committees (WA, OR, CA), and facility inspections; tracks follow-up and corrective actions.
• Leads accident, injury, and near-miss investigations; prepares and submits required regulatory reports and supports hearings, lawsuits, and insurance investigations.
• Manages U.S. workers' compensation programs and OSHA injury and illness recordkeeping and reporting requirements.
• Administers company safety training programs, including online course management, vendor training, emergency response training, and creation of monthly toolbox talks.
• Oversees PPE voucher programs, ensures SDS accessibility, and alerts employees and managers to chemical, environmental, and workplace hazards.
• Chairs and manages cross-functional committees including ESG, Product Safety and Sanitation, and represents the organization in community and industry safety groups.
• Ensures environmental compliance by coordinating regulatory testing, monitoring environmental risks, maintaining safety records on compliance platforms, and liaising with regulatory agencies.

What you will have:

• Bachelor's degree in environmental safety, Occupational Safety and Health, or related field. Five years of related experience preferred.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work well in a team environment are basic requirements of this position.
• Proficient in the use of word processing and spreadsheet software, preferably Microsoft Word and Excel.

Why Work at Key Technology?

• Key Technology offers a competitive benefits package for all full-time employees, including:
• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) or Health Savings Accounts (HSA), when allowed by tax law
• Paid life insurance and disability insurance, with options to purchase additional coverage
• Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave
• Optional coverages: Long-term Care, Accident Insurance, and Critical Illness Insurance
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Educational Assistance reimbursement
• Accrued Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 10 paid holidays annually

Employment with Key Technology is contingent upon successfully completing a pre-employment drug screen, criminal history, social security, and reference check. Key Technology is an equal employment opportunity (EEO) employer. In addition to federal law requirements, Key Technology complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the Company has facilities. Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process should contact the Human Resources Department to request accommodation. Key Technology participates in E-Verify.