Environmental Health & Safety Coordinator

For more than a century, Ben E. Keith Company has been a leader in fine food and premium beverage distribution, and we strive to consistently exceed our customers' expectations.

Our Food Division is a complete broad line multi-state distributor, and our Beverage Division operates throughout the state of Texas as a proud distributor of Anheuser-Busch products, craft and import beer brands, spirits, and wine.

We are dedicated to the growth and success of our business, our customers, and our employees-continuing our commitment to delivering quality since 1906.

Position Summary:

The Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Coordinator supports the EHS Manager in the administration and coordination of environmental, health, and safety programs, with a primary focus on managing the company's Temporary Light Duty program related to workers' compensation cases. This role serves as a key point of contact between injured employees, management, medical providers, and internal teams to ensure compliance, timely communication, and accurate documentation throughout the light duty and return-to-work process.

Light Duty and Workers' Compensation Coordination:

• Coordinate with department leaders to identify appropriate light duty assignments that align with employee medical work restrictions.

• Act as liaison between the employer, injured employee, managers, supervisors, nurse case managers, medical providers, and workers' compensation insurance carriers.
• Track Light Workers Compensation Program including but not limited to medical visit assignments, work restrictions and follow-up appointments.
• Coordinate with local and Corporate HR.
• Maintain detailed records.
• Protect employee confidentiality according to HIPAA regulations.
• Notify appropriate personnel when an employee is released to full duty.

General EHS Support:

• Assist the EHS Manager with administrative, reporting, and coordination tasks related to EHS programs and compliance initiatives.
• Support audits, training coordination, and EHS documentation as assigned.
• Perform other EHS-related duties as needed to support departmental goals.

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Occupational Safety, Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
• 1-3 years of experience in Environmental Health & Safety, Human Resources, Workers' Compensation, or a related administrative or coordination role.
• Basic working knowledge of workers' compensation processes, return-to-work, or light duty programs.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple cases, deadlines, and follow-ups.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally with employees, medical providers, insurance carriers, and internal teams.
• High attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate records and documentation.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and experience using HRIS systems.
• Familiarity with state workers' compensation requirements, particularly Texas, is a plus.
• Familiarity with Origami is a plus.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 20 lbs

Ben E. Keith (BEK) Company is one of the largest food and beverage distributors in the United States. We are a family-owned business with a long-standing tradition of supporting the diverse communities in which we live and work. Our competitive employee benefits provide health and financial protection to our employees and their families.

* Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance

* Short and Long Term Disability

* 401K with matching contribution

* Profit-Sharing Plan (100% company-paid)

* Employee Assistance Program

* Wellness Program

* Educational Assistance Program

* Paid Vacation and holidays

* Employee Credit Union

We have sought to create an environment in which the contributions of each employee at Ben E. Keith are fully valued. This means more than simply treating one another with respect; it also means considering how all our people can positively impact the quality of the decisions we make about our business.

Here at Ben E. Keith, we recognize that our workforce reflects the increasingly diverse nature of our society, and we want to do all we can to take advantage of that diversity with both our external and internal customers. We believe our differences are also our strengths and we want to do all we can to use those strengths to find more creative solutions for the business challenges we face. Ben E. Keith is an equal employment opportunity, affirmative action employer. VEVRAA Federal Contractor

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