Health And Safety Coordinator

Priority Global; San Juan (PR); On-site; USD 28,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Job summary

Priority Global is seeking a proactive Health & Safety Coordinator to develop, implement, and oversee occupational health and safety programs across our logistics and transportation operations in Puerto Rico. The role emphasizes promoting a strong safety culture, preventing accidents, and ensuring OSHA and PR OSHA compliance.

You will work with operations leaders across multiple locations to standardize safety practices, conduct inspections, provide training, and maintain required records and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related field preferred.
• Experience in OSHA and Puerto Rico OSHA regulations.
• Experience conducting workplace inspections, risk assessments, and incident investigations.
• Strong organizational, analytical, problem-solving, and reporting skills.
• Willingness to travel between company locations.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with OSHA and PR OSHA requirements across locations.
• Develop, implement, and maintain safety policies and accident prevention programs.
• Conduct regular safety inspections and risk assessments at terminals, warehouses, offices, and transport operations.
• Maintain OSHA-related documentation, incident records, and safety reports.
• Coordinate and deliver safety training, including PPE usage and emergency procedures.
• Investigate accidents and near-misses, implement corrective actions, and report findings to management.

Skills

Organizational skills

Analytical ability

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Documentation & reporting

Willingness to travel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health & Safety or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Company Description Priority Global provides end-to-end logistics solutions, including air and ocean freight, trucking logistics, and warehouse management. The company focuses on integrated supply chain management that simplifies global logistics for clients across industries. Priority Global is committed to handling cargo with care, ensuring it is delivered safely and on time. Team members work in a dynamic environment that values reliability, efficiency, and strong operational execution.

Position Summary

Priority Global is seeking a proactive, detail-oriented Health & Safety Coordinator to develop, implement, and oversee occupational health and safety programs across our logistics and transportation operations.

This position plays a key role in promoting a strong safety culture, preventing workplace accidents, identifying operational risks, and ensuring compliance with applicable OSHA and Puerto Rico OSHA (PR OSHA) regulations.

The ideal candidate will work closely with operational leaders and employees across multiple locations to implement preventive strategies, standardize safety practices, and maintain a safe and compliant work environment.

Key Responsibilities

Occupational Health & Safety Compliance

• Ensure compliance with applicable federal and local occupational health and safety regulations, including OSHA and PR OSHA requirements.
• Develop, implement, and maintain company-wide safety policies, procedures, and accident prevention programs.
• Conduct regular safety inspections and risk assessments across terminals, warehouses, maintenance facilities, offices, and transportation operations.
• Identify workplace hazards and recommend corrective and preventive actions.
• Maintain accurate OSHA-related documentation, incident records, and required safety reports.

Safety Inspections & Reporting

• Develop and implement standardized weekly safety inspection checklists for all company locations.
• Prepare monthly health and safety performance reports for each location based on weekly inspection findings.
• Monitor safety trends, identify recurring risks, and recommend continuous improvement initiatives.
• Investigate workplace accidents, incidents, and near misses, conduct root cause analyses, and implement corrective action plans.
• Present safety findings, performance indicators, and recommendations to management.

Training & Safety Culture

• Coordinate and deliver occupational safety training, including PPE usage, hazard awareness, emergency procedures, and accident prevention.
• Track and maintain required employee training records and certifications, including forklift operation, HAZMAT, OSHA 10-hour, and OSHA 30-hour training, as applicable.
• Monitor the proper use, availability, and condition of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Establish the foundation for a company-wide Safety Committee to encourage employee engagement and strengthen workplace safety awareness.
• Partner with department managers to promote accountability and integrate safe work practices into daily operations.
• Develop and implement location-specific emergency response and evacuation plans.
• Establish hurricane preparedness and business emergency response programs.
• Coordinate emergency drills, safety exercises, and preparedness training.
• Evaluate emergency equipment, evacuation routes, and response procedures to ensure operational readiness.

Logistics & Transportation Safety

• Assess safety practices related to cargo handling, loading and unloading, container movement, and heavy equipment operations.
• Conduct risk assessments in warehouses, port terminals, loading areas, maintenance facilities, and vehicle traffic zones.
• Monitor safe forklift operation, industrial machinery usage, and material handling procedures.
• Develop preventive measures addressing fall hazards, traffic management, ergonomics, and workplace injuries.
• Evaluate internal transportation routes, signage, lighting, and heavy equipment parking areas.
• Collaborate with operational leadership to standardize safety practices across all company locations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related field preferred.
• Previous experience in occupational health and safety, preferably within logistics, transportation, maritime, industrial, or warehouse operations.
• Working knowledge of OSHA and Puerto Rico OSHA regulations.
• Experience conducting workplace inspections, risk assessments, and incident investigations.
• Strong organizational, analytical, problem-solving, and reporting skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Willingness and ability to travel regularly between company locations.

Preferred Qualifications

• OSHA 30-Hour General Industry or Construction training, as relevant to assigned operations.
• Experience developing safety inspection checklists, corrective action plans, and performance reports.
• Knowledge of emergency preparedness, hurricane response planning, and industrial safety practices.
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish.

Salary: $20–$21 per hour, plus a $300 monthly car allowance.

Priority Global is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We encourage women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans to apply.