Loss Prevention and Safety Coordinator

Goodwill of Lorain County; Elyria (OH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Goodwill of Lorain County is seeking a Loss Prevention and Safety Coordinator in Elyria, OH. The role combines safety leadership with corporate compliance oversight to protect staff, customers, and assets while reducing losses across all locations.

Responsibilities include auditing cash handling and safety procedures, OSHA/CARF training, and coordinating investigations, inspections, and safety drills. You will chair the Safety Committee, manage training records, and liaise with carriers and

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills, including training and people skills.
• Maintain a professional appearance and demeanor.
• Valid driver’s license with good driving record and proof of insurance.
• Ability to perform physical tasks (standing, walking, bending) and lift up to 25 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Review and recommend policy changes to prevent and minimize financial loss; conduct internal audits of cash handling, safety and security procedures.
• Make bi-annual inspections of each Goodwill location to ensure safe working practices.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, state/local laws, CARF and other safety standards; maintain OSHA 300 and training logs.
• Chair the Safety Committee and document meeting notes and records.
• Develop and conduct OSHA and CARF safety trainings for staff (CPR/First Aid/AED); document training records.
• Train store management and employees in loss prevention policies and procedures.

Skills

Excellent communication

Professional appearance

Valid driver’s license

Physical effort (standing, lifting 25+

Education

First Aid Certification

CPR Certification

Job description

Position:

Loss Prevention and Safety Coordinator

Location:

145 Keep Court

Elyria, OH

Job Id:

850

# of Openings:

1

Positionsummary:

The Loss Prevention and SafetyCoordinatoris also the Corporate Compliance Officer and is responsible for effective coordination of the safety and security programs of the organization to safeguard Goodwill’s employees, customers, donors and to prevent and minimize loss of assets in all locations.

Essentialfunctions:

• Review and recommend policy and procedures to prevent and minimize financial loss to the company, in accordance with federal, state, or local laws. Conduct internal audit programs to evaluate cash handling,safety, and security procedures, corporate compliance risk assessments, implementation and annual work plan, and reports on matters pertaining to corporate compliance.
• Make bi-annualinspections of each Goodwill locationto determine if safe working practices are being employed.
• Assure compliance with federal, state, local, CARF, and other safety and health regulations and standards. This includes compliance with OSHA and keeping the OSHA 300 and safety training logs properly maintained.
• Function as chair of the Safety Committee, recording and retaining all meeting notes and records.
• Develop, recommend, and conductOSHA and CARF required safetytrainingfor all staff, including, but not limited to, CPR/First Aid/AED; conduct safety training at new hire orientation; document and trackallrelatedtrainingforemployees.
• Train retail store management and employees in company policies and procedures of all loss prevention efforts; educating staff in detection and reporting on safety and security situations.
• Assist safety liaisons in identifying, developing, and instituting changes necessary for prevention of accidents, and assessing the effectiveness of such measures. Coordinate with safety liaisons to ensure monthly safetytraining, inspections and evacuation drills are completed and documented.
• Coordinate investigations regarding allegations or reports of suspicious employee activities and/or violations of company policies and procedures involving safety and/or loss prevention.
• Assist with the proper and timely submission of accident/incidentreports; receive and review all accident/incident reportsand recommend corrective actions. Provide detailed reports of all accidents/incidents with the Safety Committee.
• Assist withmanagement ofworker’s compensation claims;communicate with third party administrator, employee, and employee supervisor to coordinate light duty work.
• Function as secondary point of contact with liability carriers, fire departments and all other outside inspectors as related to safety.
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance and punctuality.
• Responsible for other duties as may be assigned.

Qualifications and required skills:

• Excellent communication skills, including training, administrative and people skills.
• Maintain a professional appearance and demeanor.
• Valid driver’s license with good driving record and proof of current automobile insurance required every six months.
• Ability to use physical exertion such as standing, walking, bending, & reaching; ability tolift upto 25 lbs.

Education and experience:

• 1 to 2years combinedexperience inloss prevention andoccupational safety and health related field; experience in management of a general safety program preferred.
• Annual certifications required in First Aid and CPR.