Safety Coordinator

SONOCO CANADA; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Sonoco Columbia, SC facility is seeking a Safety Coordinator to lead safety programs, promote regulatory compliance, and partner with operations to embed safe practices daily.

The role requires hands-on engagement, strong communication, and a commitment to reducing incidents while maintaining safety standards across the site.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of OSHA regulations and safety programs.
• Experience building and maintaining a safety program in manufacturing.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English; Spanish helpful.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.

Responsibilities

• Promote continuous improvement of facility safety and health systems to reduce accidents and ensure compliance.
• Lead, motivate and foster a safety-conscious culture with operations staff.
• Coordinate day-to-day safety activities to meet federal, state, local and internal policies.
• Keep safety programs up to date with corporate standards.
• Conduct regulatory assessments to maintain compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Engage with employees to promote safety and accident prevention.
• Perform compliance audits and safety inspections and initiate corrective actions.

Skills

OSHA knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Interpersonal skills

English proficiency

Bilingual Spanish helpful

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's degree in Health/Safety or related Science preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position: Safety Coordinator Location: Columbia, SC Recycling plant Pay Rate based on experience: $20.35-$24.88

From a small family business to a multi-billion dollar global company, Sonoco has been changing the face of products and packaging since 1899 - all while keeping the heart of "People Build Businesses" alive. Our talented people are at the core of our growth, constantly reinventing the Sonoco wheel with brilliant solutions every year. Today we are a world leader in global packaging solutions with diversified operations in over 34 countries. We're extremely proud of our portfolio of brands, our achievements in sustainability and industrialization and the groundbreaking work accomplished by our people.

This position will be ideal for a floor-oriented people person who knows safety, OSHA, etc., and enjoys working with people to make a safety program come alive. The right candidate will have been a part of a strong safety program and will have the ability to work with operations employees and managers. They will have the patience and commitment to work "hands on" to help the entire team understand the company's commitment to safety and the need to follow the safety programs.

What you will be doing:

• He/she promotes the continuous improvement of facility safety and health systems to result in the reduction of accidents and illness, the assurance of regulatory compliance, and to make safe behaviors part of day-to-day thinking.
• Safety Coordinator is responsible for helping to lead, motivate and foster a safety-conscious culture in the workplace to reduce accidents and injuries.
• The Safety Coordinator is expected to coordinate and manage the day-to-day activities related to meeting all safety and health standards established by applicable regulation, as well as policies and procedures established internally.
• He/she will keep the facility up to date on all safety programs established by the corporate safety team.
• Responsible for regulatory assessments and efforts to maintain compliance with Federal, State, and local health and safety regulations.
• Interface daily with hourly and salaried employees to promote safety programs and accident prevention.
• Conduct regular compliance audits and safety inspections of the facility and initiate corrective actions to eliminate hazards and promote a safe work environment.

Essential Abilities:

• Responsible for regulatory assessments and efforts to maintain compliance with Federal, State, and local health and safety regulations.
• Interface daily with hourly and salaried employees to promote safety programs and accident prevention.
• Conduct regular compliance audits and safety inspections of the facility and initiate corrective actions to eliminate hazards and promote a safe work environment.
• Read, write and understand the English language; bilingual Spanish helpful.
• Attention to detail with strong organizational skills.
• Bring assignments to a successful completion under specific deadlines.
• Effective at managing multiple priorities.
• Lead change.
• Establish and maintain networking relationships.
• Team building and influencing skills.
• Analytical/problem-solving.
• Possess a sense of urgency and self-motivation.
• Ability to work independently.

We'd love to hear from you if:

• High School Diploma.
• Bachelor's Degree in Health/Safety or related Science is preferred.
• 2-4 years related safety work experience in manufacturing.
• Working knowledge of Federal, State and local regulations and industry requirements.
• Strong written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office software.

Benefits (for employees located in the U.S.)

Benefits listed below are for employees located in the U.S. Specific benefits and wellbeing programs may vary depending on your location (within the U.S. or global), or if you are a union employee.

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents, including FSA and HSA options.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Wellbeing tools and resources to support holistic health, including an Employee Assistance Program with a variety of services.
• Paid time off and holidays to recreate, rejuvenate and care for the health of yourself and family.
• Variety of company paid and voluntary employee-paid insurance plans including life, personal accident, and disability insurance.
• Tuition reimbursement.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and we strictly prohibit and do not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any legally protected characteristic.

Founded in 1899, Sonoco (NYSE: SON) is a global leader in value-added, sustainable metal and fiber consumer and industrial packaging. The Company is now a multi-billion-dollar enterprise with approximately 22,500 employees working in 270 operations in 40 countries, serving some of the world’s best-known brands. Guided by our purpose of Better Packaging. Better Life., we strive to foster a culture of innovation, collaboration and excellence to provide solutions that better serve all our stakeholders and support a more sustainable future. Sonoco was proudly named one of America’s Most Responsible Companies by Newsweek. Sonoco Privacy Policy