Human Resources & EHS Coordinator
*Build Your HR Career While Helping Support a Safe Manufacturing Environment*
Boater’s World Manufacturing Group is seeking a *Human Resources & EHS Coordinator* to support our growing manufacturing operation in Chocowinity, North Carolina.
This is a hands-on, early-career position that combines *Human Resources administration with Environmental, Health & Safety support*. You’ll work closely with the Human Resources Generalist, plant leadership, supervisors, and employees while helping support onboarding, HR records, employee questions, safety training, incident documentation, workers’ compensation, and day-to-day EHS activities.
This role is ideal for someone who wants to grow their career in *manufacturing HR and workplace safety* and is comfortable spending time both in the office and on the production floor.
*What You’ll Do*
*Human Resources Support*
* Support daily HR activities including onboarding, attendance tracking, employee documentation, HR transactions, and employee questions
* Assist with recruiting and workforce planning for hourly and salaried manufacturing positions
* Coordinate pre-employment requirements and new-hire paperwork
* Support employee-relations fact gathering and documentation while escalating sensitive matters appropriately
* Maintain HRIS records, personnel files, payroll inputs, benefits information, and leave documentation
* Assist with workers’ compensation and return-to-work coordination
* Help maintain accurate and organized employee records
*Environmental, Health & Safety Support*
* Assist with administration of site safety programs and required OSHA, environmental, and company documentation
* Conduct routine safety observations, floor inspections, job hazard analyses, and risk assessments
* Track corrective actions and follow up with Production, Maintenance, Quality, and Engineering teams
* Support incident response, investigation documentation, first reports, and corrective-action tracking
* Assist with OSHA injury and illness recordkeeping
* Help maintain OSHA 300, 301, and 300A records as directed
* Support chemical inventory, Safety Data Sheets, labeling, hazardous-waste practices, and environmental documentation
* Help coordinate contractor safety requirements and other site-specific safety programs
*Safety Training & Employee Support*
* Deliver and track required safety training
* Support new-hire safety orientation
* Assist with training related to:
* Hazard Communication
* Personal Protective Equipment
* Emergency Response
* Forklift Safety
* Lockout/Tagout
* Respiratory Protection
* Ergonomics
* Other site-specific safety topics
* Help coordinate safety committee meetings, drills, inspections, and audits
* Maintain a visible presence on the manufacturing floor and communicate regularly with employees and supervisors
*Reporting & Follow-Up*
* Track safety actions, incidents, training, and EHS metrics
* Assist with preparing information for audits and agency inspections
* Help identify recurring HR or safety concerns
* Communicate trends and recommendations to HR and plant leadership
* Follow up on assigned actions to help ensure concerns are addressed
* Escalate serious incidents, regulatory inquiries, or significant employee-relations concerns promptly
*What We’re Looking For*
* Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Occupational Safety, Environmental Health, Business Administration, or a related field
* *Minimum 2 years of combined HR, safety, workers’ compensation, or EHS support experience*
* Experience supporting HR administration, onboarding, safety training, incident documentation, corrective-action tracking, workers’ compensation, or OSHA recordkeeping
* Basic understanding of OSHA General Industry requirements and workplace safety programs
* Strong written and verbal communication skills
* Ability to communicate effectively with hourly employees, supervisors, technical teams, and leadership
* Strong documentation, organization, training, and problem-solving skills
* Proficiency with Microsoft Office
* Experience with HRIS, incident-management, or EHS tracking systems
* Ability to work full-time on-site in Chocowinity, North Carolina
* Comfortable working regularly in an active manufacturing environment
*Preferred Qualifications*
* Manufacturing HR or EHS experience
* SHRM-CP or PHR certification
* OSHA 10-Hour or OSHA 30-Hour General Industry training
* Boat, marine, composites, fiberglass, chemical, automotive, powersports, or other durable-goods manufacturing experience
* Experience with workers’ compensation, environmental documentation, or multi-shift operations
* Bilingual English/Spanish communication skills
*What Success Looks Like*
* Accurate and timely HR documentation
* Strong onboarding and new-hire support
* Consistent follow-up on safety actions and employee concerns
* Reliable OSHA and incident documentation
* Effective safety training and recordkeeping
* Strong communication with employees and plant leadership
* Visible and approachable support on the production floor
* Growing knowledge of HR, manufacturing operations, and EHS requirements
*Work Environment*
* Full-time, on-site position in Chocowinity, North Carolina
* Work is performed in both office and active manufacturing environments
* Regular presence on the production floor is required
* Exposure may include noise, dust, fiberglass/composite materials, chemicals, odors, temperature changes, moving equipment, and required PPE
* Ability to walk and stand for extended periods
* Ability to bend, climb stairs or ladders as needed, and occasionally lift up to 35 pounds
* May periodically adjust working hours to support multiple shifts, training, incidents, investigations, or audits
* Must be able to wear required PPE and meet applicable respirator requirements when job duties require it
*Why Join Boater’s World Manufacturing Group?*
* Build experience across both Human Resources and workplace safety
* Gain hands-on exposure to a growing manufacturing operation
* Work directly with employees, supervisors, HR, and plant leadership
* Medical, dental, and vision insurance
* Life insurance
* 401(k) with company match
* Paid time off
* Paid holidays
* Employee discounts
* Professional development and advancement opportunities
*Join Our Team*
If you are early in your HR or EHS career and want a role where you can gain practical experience in both areas, this is an excellent opportunity to grow within a manufacturing environment.
Join *Boater’s World Manufacturing Group* and help support the people, safety, and day-to-day operations of our Chocowinity facility.
Pay: $45,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* 401(k)
* 401(k) matching
* Dental insurance
* Health insurance
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Relocation assistance
* Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
* How many years of combined Human Resources, safety, workers’ compensation, or EHS experience do you have?
* Do you have experience with any of the following: OSHA recordkeeping, incident investigations, safety training, workers’ compensation, or corrective-action tracking?
* Do you have a bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Occupational Safety, Environmental Health, Business Administration, or a related field?
* Do you have experience working in a manufacturing, industrial, warehouse, automotive, marine, or similar environment?
* Are you able to work full-time on-site in Chocowinity, North Carolina?
Work Location: In person