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

As of Aug 8, 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?

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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Environmental, Health & Safety Manager

The Wenger Group

Souderton, PA • On-site

Full-time

This job post has expired 1 day ago. Applications are no longer accepted.


The Wenger Group rating

8.5

Company rating: 8.5 out of 10

Based on 6 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz


Job description

Who we are?

We're a leading Northeast family-owned food, agricultural products, and agricultural services organization headquartered in Pennsylvania. We provide animal nutrition and feeds; specialty protein production, processing, and marketing; on-farm protein production services; and grain, fertilizer, and ingredient procurement. Leidy's is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Wenger Group since 2022. Leidy's is a 130-year-old pork company located on the family farm in Pennsylvania, where Jacob Leidy was deeded the original land grant by William Penn in 1753. 

 
We're a stable company with strong core values, great benefits, competitive wage structure, and a safe and healthy work environment. With over 1000 team members, we're a growing company in an essential sector – agriculture! 

 
Learn more here: https://www.thewengergroup.com   /  https://www.leidys.com  

Position Summary

The Safety Manager is responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing workplace safety programs within a meat processing facility. This role ensures compliance with OSHA, USDA, and company safety standards while promoting a strong safety culture across all departments. The Safety Manager works closely with production, maintenance, HR, and leadership teams to prevent injuries, maintain regulatory compliance, and create a safe working environment for all employees. In addition the Safety Manager ensures environmental and waste water compliance.  

Key Responsabilities

Safety Program Management 

  • Develop, implement, and maintain the facility’s health and safety programs in accordance with OSHA, USDA, and company policies. 

  • Conduct routine plant safety inspections, audits, and assessments to identify hazards and unsafe practices. 

  • Lead investigations for workplace injuries, near-misses, and incidents; determine root causes and corrective actions. 

  • Manage fire protection alarm, suppression and compliance through third party 

  • Manage facility-wide safety initiatives, including PPE requirements, ergonomics programs, lockout/tagout (LOTO), confined space entry, hazard communication, and machine guarding. 

  • Manage workers compensation, return to work program, and litigation, and vendor management for work related injuries 

Training & Compliance 

  • Provide safety training to employees, supervisors, and leadership, including new-hire orientation. 

  • Maintain accurate records of safety training, incident reports, OSHA logs, and compliance documentation. 

  • Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations, USDA/FSIS guidelines, and relevant state and federal safety laws. 

  • Ensure compliance with all environmental regulations 

  • Prepare for and participate in regulatory inspections, customer audits, and third-party certifications. 

Emergency Preparedness 

  • Develop and maintain emergency response plans for fire, chemical spills, ammonia systems, severe weather, and other facility risks. 

  • Conduct emergency drills and support crisis management planning. 

  • Oversee first-aid supplies, safety equipment, and coordination with emergency responders as needed. 

Employee Engagement & Culture 

  • Build strong relationships with employees at all levels to promote a proactive safety culture. 

  • Lead safety committees, toolbox talks, and employee safety engagement programs. 

  • Encourage hazard reporting and support continuous improvement initiatives. 

  • Collaborate and engage  with external Wenger Group Safety Teams. 

Data Tracking & Reporting 

  • Track and analyze safety metrics, KPI’s,  trends, injury rates, and compliance status. 

  • Prepare regular safety reports for leadership and participate in management meetings. 

  • Implement corrective actions and monitor effectiveness. 

Supervision 

Coach, manage, develop and direct one direct report. Provide accountability, training, and performance goals.  

 Qualifications and Requirements: 

Qualifications:  

  • Bachelor’s degree in Safety Management, Environmental Health, Industrial Engineering, or related field; equivalent experience considered. 

  • 3+ years of experience in workplace safety, preferably in manufacturing or food processing. 

  • Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations, safety standards, and incident investigation methods. 

  • Waste Water and Environmental Knowledge 

  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills. 

  • Ability to work in a fast‑paced, cold‑temperature production environment. 

  • Ability to travel up to 1 hour to various locations 

Preferred: 

  • Experience in meat processing or USDA-regulated facilities. 

  • Certifications such as OSHA 30 

  • Experience with ammonia refrigeration systems (PSM compliance). 

  • Bilingual (English/Spanish) strongly preferred not required 


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