On‑Floor Safety Champion – Manufacturing

UrbanFarmer LLC.; Manteno (IL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

UrbanFarmer LLC. in Manteno, IL is seeking a Safety Coordinator to develop and administer workplace safety programs across food manufacturing operations. You will maintain a strong on-floor presence and partner with teams to identify hazards and implement corrective actions.

The role involves coordinating safety training, tracking records, supporting OSHA compliance, and driving continuous safety improvements across production, warehouse, maintenance, and sanitation areas.

Qualifications

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health & Safety, Industrial Safety, or a related field preferred.
• 2+ years of experience supporting workplace safety programs, preferably within manufacturing or food manufacturing.
• Working knowledge of OSHA regulations and general industry safety practices.
• Experience conducting safety inspections, employee training, incident investigations, and corrective action follow-up preferred.
• Understanding of LOTO, machine guarding, PPE, hazard communication, ergonomics, and other manufacturing safety programs.
• Strong organizational and documentation skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with hourly employees, supervisors, managers, and senior leadership.
• OSHA 10- or 30-Hour General Industry certification preferred. Additional safety certifications are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a regular and visible presence throughout production, warehouse, sanitation, maintenance, and other operational areas to identify unsafe conditions, behaviors, and potential hazards.
• Conduct routine safety inspections, audits, and observations and document findings and corrective actions.
• Assist with the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of company safety programs, policies, procedures, and safe work practices.
• Support compliance with applicable OSHA regulations and other federal, state, and local workplace safety requirements.
• Coordinate and deliver employee safety training, including new hire safety orientation, refresher training, and job-specific safety topics.
• Maintain accurate safety training records and assist with tracking completion of required training.
• Support Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), risk assessments, and development of safe work procedures.
• Participate in investigations of workplace injuries, incidents, near misses, property damage, and other safety-related events.
• Assist leadership with root cause analysis and the development and tracking of corrective and preventive actions.
• Monitor corrective actions to ensure safety concerns are addressed appropriately and within established timelines.
• Assist with OSHA recordkeeping, including maintaining required injury and illness documentation and supporting preparation of OSHA logs and reports.
• Support programs related to Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), machine guarding, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), hazard communication, chemical safety, ergonomics, powered industrial trucks, emergency response, slips/trips/falls, and other applicable safety programs.

Skills

Safety program implementation

OSHA regulations knowledge

Training delivery

Communication

On-floor presence

Education

Associate/Bachelor in Occupational Safety or related

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

UrbanFarmer LLC. in Manteno, IL is seeking a Safety Coordinator to develop and administer workplace safety programs across food manufacturing operations. You will maintain a strong on-floor presence and partner with teams to identify hazards and implement corrective actions.

The role involves coordinating safety training, tracking records, supporting OSHA compliance, and driving continuous safety improvements across production, warehouse, maintenance, and sanitation areas.