Safety Coordinator

Webcor; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Webcor is seeking a Safety Coordinator to support administrative tasks related to safety and workers' compensation. This role involves maintaining safety records, reporting, and facilitating safety training. Candidates should possess strong communication skills and a passion for safety, with experience in administrative support and the construction industry preferred.

Qualifications

• At least two years’ experience in an administrative support role.
• Work experience in the construction industry preferred.
• General understanding of OSHA 30 and OSHA 500 preferred.

Responsibilities

• Research and stay current with safety regulations.
• Maintain company injury log for OSHA record keeping.
• Support the delivery of company safety updates.

Skills

Attention to detail

Excellent verbal and written communication

Strong presentation skills

Passion for safety

Education

Associates degree or equivalent work experience

Tools

Smartsheets

Microsoft Office

Job description

The safety coordinator performs administrative tasks in the areas of safety, workers compensation and legal and supports the daily activities of the safety department.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Federal/State Regulations: Research and stay current with regulation updates related to safety and create summaries for safety management team.
• Reporting: Pull data from various internal sources and produce reports for Federal and State authorities and trade groups as need.
• Injury Log: Maintain company injury log for OSHA record keeping. Collect updated work status reports for injured workers, file injury reports with carriers, maintain electronic injury reports and logs
• Safety Procurement Support: Review and code invoices related to procurement of safety equipment and services (first aid injuries and drug testing).
• Tracking: New and rehire union drug testing and workers compensation paperwork.
• Safety Communications: Work with internal communications to develop and deliver company safety updates, taking direction from safety management team.
• Department Support : Schedule department meetings and assist with events, order supplies and any other administrative tasks required for the team.
• Facilitate the safety presentation during new hire orientations and during project kickoffs.
• Act as a safety ambassador on behalf of Webcor, enforcing safety on the job site and in corporate offices.
• Other projects and tasks as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS

• Associates degree or equivalent work experience.
• At least two years’ experience in an administrative support role. Prior experience in an administrative role in safety, worker’s compensation or legal department preferred.
• Work experience in the construction industry preferred.
• Intermediate knowledge of Smartsheets and Microsoft Office products required.
• General understanding of OSHA 30 and OSHA 500 preferred.
• General understanding of basic workers compensation principles preferred.
• Passion for active caring and safety.
• Strong presentation skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
• Strong desire to continuously grow knowledge of safety and the construction industry by participating in trainings, courses and through research.

Range of base pay is $34.00 - $38.00 per hour. Actual pay is based on individual skill level and experience.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Performance of the required duties will require physical ability to sit for long periods of time at a desk, generally up to 7 hours per day and occasionally standing and walking. The repetitive motion using hands with constant keyboarding and physical use of vision to read computer monitors and paper documents. Regularly required to use hands to operate standard office equipment (personal computer, photocopy machine, fax machine). Occasionally

required to stoop, kneel and lift up to 15 pounds. The noise level in the office work environment is usually moderate to loud.

This is a general statement of required major duties and responsibilities performed on a regular and continuous basis. It does not exclude other duties as assigned. Webcor Builders is AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

Disclaimer : This job description is only a summary of typical functions and is not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks and duties. The above job responsibilities, tasks, and duties may differ from the job description and other duties, as assigned, may be part of the job.

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Webcor is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.