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How much do environmental health food safety jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 30, 2026, the average hourly pay for environmental health food safety in the United States is $34.45, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $25.96 and $40.87 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is environmental health food safety?

Environmental health food safety refers to the practices and policies that ensure food is handled, prepared, and stored in ways that prevent foodborne illness and protect public health. Professionals in this field inspect food establishments, monitor food handling processes, enforce health regulations, and educate the public and businesses about safe food practices. Their work helps minimize risks from contaminants, pathogens, and unsafe food handling, ensuring that the food supply is safe for consumption.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an Environmental Health Food Safety Specialist, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Environmental Health Food Safety Specialist, you need a solid background in public health, microbiology, and food safety regulations, often supported by a relevant bachelor’s degree and state or national certifications (such as REHS/RS). Familiarity with inspection software, HACCP principles, and laboratory testing equipment is typically required. Strong attention to detail, analytical thinking, and effective communication skills are crucial for conducting inspections and educating stakeholders. These competencies ensure food safety compliance, prevent public health risks, and foster trust within the community.

What is the difference between Environmental Health Food Safety vs Environmental Health Specialist?

AspectEnvironmental Health Food SafetyEnvironmental Health Specialist
CertificationsFood Safety Certifications (e.g., ServSafe, HACCP)Environmental Health Certifications (e.g., REHS/RS)
Work EnvironmentFood production facilities, restaurants, retailPublic health agencies, environmental sites
Industry UsageFood industry, retail, manufacturingPublic health, environmental protection

Environmental Health Food Safety focuses on ensuring food safety standards in production and retail settings, often requiring food safety certifications. Environmental Health Specialist covers broader environmental health issues, including sanitation and public health, typically with environmental health certifications. Both roles aim to protect public health but differ in their specific focus and work environments.

What are some common challenges faced by professionals in Environmental Health Food Safety roles, and how can they be effectively managed?

Professionals in Environmental Health Food Safety often encounter challenges such as staying current with evolving regulations, managing diverse inspection sites, and ensuring clear communication with various stakeholders. Addressing these challenges involves continuous professional development, strong organizational skills, and building collaborative relationships with local businesses and regulatory agencies. Utilizing digital tools for record-keeping and training can also streamline processes and support compliance, making day-to-day responsibilities more manageable.
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What cities are hiring for Environmental Health Food Safety jobs? Cities with the most Environmental Health Food Safety job openings:
Infographic showing various Environmental Health Food Safety job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $71,663 per year, or $34.5 per hour.

Environmental Health & Safety Manager

Winland Foods, Inc.

Tolleson, AZ • On-site

$81K - $110K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

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Company rating: 7.3 out of 10

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Job description

The Environmental, Health & Safety Manager will provide Safety, Environmental and strategic direction by leading and supporting operations efforts to identify, eliminate and reduce exposures to create a safe and accident-free work environment.
As an integral member of the Plant Management Team, the EH&S Manager will support and advise site management with regard to the Safety Management system. He/She will formulate a proactive, local EHS strategy that drives the plant to become sustainable, healthy and safe operationally. The EH&S Manager will lead the effort to eliminate, prevent, or reduce the occurrence of safety, health and medical issues.
The Environmental, Health & Safety Manager will act as a change agent to accelerate best practice sharing within the facility. He/She will serve as the site primary regulatory agency liaison and approval for all agency communications representative for Health and Safety.
Employee Type:
Full time
Location:
AZ Tolleson
Job Type:
Environmental Health & Safety
Job Posting Title:
Environmental Health & Safety Manager
Job Description:
Schedule: Monday- Friday working first shift, with flexibility as needed to meet plant needs.
Work Location: 495 S 99th Ave, Tolleson, AZ 85353
Salary, based on experience and other qualifications: $93k to $138k Annually with additional bonus potential
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) with match, STD/LTD/AD&D/Life, HSA, FSA, EAP, Hospital indemnity, Accident Insurance, Identity and Fraud Protection Plan, Legal, and Critical Illness.
Position Responsibilities:
  • Works as a Subject Matter Expert to development and implement site specific policies and programs to ensure the facility is in compliance with safety and health requirements in accordance with federal/state/local regulatory requirements. (OSHA, EPA and Foods standards)
  • Manage daily activities to ensure interaction with facility management team, team leaders, and facility employees in order to increase awareness and education levels with regards to safe and compliant work
  • Assures the plants injury prevention plans are created and executed.
  • Analyze incident data to identify trends and incident types that can be prevented.
  • Perform job site analysis to determine employee as well as a property exposure, and institute safe work practices
  • Conduct daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual safety inspections, document findings, and implement corrective actions
  • Maintain all site required documentation related to safety issues and safety programs (i.e. accident reports, inspection reports, corrective action logs, training records)
  • Responsible for hazardous waste control and disposal activities including training, collection, disposal, and records maintenance and for conservation programs within the organization.
  • Coordinate Environmental Duties including; SWPPP (Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan), NPDES (National Pollution Discharge Elimination System) Permit, Internal/External Environmental Audits, Air Pollution Permit, Air Quality Inspections, Dust Collector Reports, Hazardous Waste, TIER II Report Corporate Environmental Audit and present annual training.
  • Monitor and support security-related events
  • Participate and manage local risk/claims management program.
  • Support and participate in Management Operating Structure to activate improvement
  • Lead the acceleration of employee ownership over safety
  • Supports all plant food safety initiatives to ensure quality and food safety standards are being met.

Qualifications and Requirements:
  • Bachelor's Degree Required - Type: Engineering or Industrial Technology, Environmental, Occupational Health & Safety or related
  • 3+ years of progressive experience in environment, safety, and sustainability management
  • Strong knowledge of safety regulations (OSHA, hazard communications, accident investigation and safety training methods)
  • Knowledgeable of industry best practice regarding safety and environmental approaches with PSM & RMP safety practices.
  • Master's degree preferred;
  • Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
  • Experience working in a manufacturing facility.
  • Food and Beverage experience preferred
  • Ability to influence all levels of the organization from shop floor through plant leadership team

Preferred Attributes
  • Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry

Physical Activity/Working Conditions:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, reach, stretch, stoop, bend, and use hands and fingers. Also, the employee may be required to lift up to 55lbs. This position requires the employee to be able to read, write, and communicate orally in English.
The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EEO Statement:
Winland Foods seeks to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool, and as a global company we believe our success is enhanced by fostering equity and inclusion in the workplace. Therefore, Winland Foods is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military or veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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