Manufacturing Safety Specialist - Onsite & Compliance

Urban Farmer; Manteno (IL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Urban Farmer is hiring a Safety Coordinator to develop, implement, and administer workplace safety programs across our food manufacturing operations in Manteno, IL. You will maintain a strong presence on the production floor, identify hazards, and partner with teams to correct unsafe conditions.

You will lead safety training, assist with JHAs and risk assessments, and help ensure OSHA compliance and accurate recordkeeping. A degree in safety and OSHA knowledge are required.

Qualifications

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety is preferred.
• 2+ years of experience in workplace safety, preferably in manufacturing or distribution.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and general industry safety practices.
• Experience conducting safety inspections, training, investigations, and corrective actions preferred.
• Understanding of LOTO, machine guarding, PPE, hazard communication, ergonomics, and safety programs.
• Strong organizational and documentation skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with hourly employees, supervisors, and leadership.
• Willingness to spend significant time on production floors addressing safety concerns.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• OSHA 10- or 30-Hour General Industry certification preferred; additional safety certifications are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a visible presence in production, warehouse, and other areas to identify hazards.
• Conduct safety inspections, audits, and document findings and corrective actions.
• Assist with development and continuous improvement of safety programs and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations and safety requirements.
• Coordinate and deliver employee safety training, including orientation and refresher topics.
• Maintain safety training records and track completion.
• Support JHAs, risk assessments, and safe work procedures.
• Assist investigations of injuries and incidents and tracking corrective actions.
• Support OSHA recordkeeping and logs as needed.
• Partner with Maintenance and Production when new equipment/processes are introduced.
• Work with Sanitation and Quality to integrate safety into cleaning and handling.

Skills

OSHA knowledge

Safety inspections

Employee training

Incident investigations

Corrective actions

LOTO

Machine guarding

PPE

Hazard communication

Ergonomics

Documentation

Production floor presence

MS Office

OSHA 10/30 cert

Education

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety

Tools

MS Office proficiency

Job description

Urban Farmer is hiring a Safety Coordinator to develop, implement, and administer workplace safety programs across our food manufacturing operations in Manteno, IL. You will maintain a strong presence on the production floor, identify hazards, and partner with teams to correct unsafe conditions.

You will lead safety training, assist with JHAs and risk assessments, and help ensure OSHA compliance and accurate recordkeeping. A degree in safety and OSHA knowledge are required.