Safety Coordinator

Southland Industries; Conesville (IA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with 50% company match

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Annual bonus program based on performance

Paid parental leave

Training/professional development opportunities

Job summary

Southland Industries in Conesville, Iowa is seeking a Safety Coordinator to assist in managing safety programs and ensuring compliance with OSHA standards. The ideal candidate will conduct safety inspections, maintain safety documentation, and develop training materials for employees.

Ideal qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in safety or a related field, 2-4 years of experience, and knowledge of health and safety management systems. The position offers a competitive benefits package, including medical and dental insurance, a 401(k) plan, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years’ experience in a related field required.
• Certifications in CPR and First Aid preferred.
• OSHA 10hr and OSHA 30hr training required.

Responsibilities

• Perform safety inspections and ensure compliance with OSHA regulations.
• Document safety issues and recommend corrective actions.
• Maintain all required safety documentation.

Skills

Strong oral and written communication skills

Strong problem-solving skills

Strong customer-service and organizational skills

Strong working knowledge of health and safety management systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in safety, Health or Environmental Applied Sciences

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position Summary

The Safety Coordinator will assist the Safety Manager by planning, coordinating and implementing Southland’s safety, health and environmental protection programs, ensuring compliance with corporate safety standards and industry regulations, and promoting a safe, incident-free work environment for employees.

Responsibilities

• Tours and inspects small to mid-size job sites independently to ensure compliance with company, state and federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) rules and regulations. Reports concerns to safety management. Ensures health and safety standards are met by coordinating, promoting and conducting various programs and activities related to the safety management system.
• Documents safety inspections, citing dangerous areas/procedures and recommending corrective procedures. Provides recommendations for correcting non-compliance issues. Ensures cited issues are corrected within designated timeframe.
• Maintains all site required documentation related to safety issues, including accident reports, inspection reports and training logs. Reviews daily job hazard logs and takes action as required.
• Provides emergency response to employees as needed. Participates in and documents information for the investigation of accidents and injuries and submits data to regulatory agencies as required.
• Assists with development of training materials and coordinates and facilitates employee training as necessary.
• Conducts Safety Orientation for new hires.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in safety, Health or Environmental Applied Sciences or related discipline preferred.
• 2-4 years’ experience in related field.
• Certifications in CPR and First Aid preferred.
• OSHA 10hr, OSHA 30hr required, OSHA 40hr training preferred.
• OSHA 500, CHST or ASP certifications preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of health and safety management systems; OSHA CFR 1910 and 1926 standards or the state construction safety regulations.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Strong customer-service and organizational skills.
• Strong computer skills-experience with Microsoft Office suite and ability to access OSHA information via the internet.
• Good knowledge of safety operating processes and procedures.

Benefits

• 401(k) plan with 50% company match (no cap) and immediate 100% vesting
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (100% paid for employee)
• Annual bonus program based upon performance, achievement, and company profitability
• Term life, AD&DD insurance, and voluntary life insurance
• Disability income protection insurance
• Pre-tax flexible spending plans (health and dependent care)
• Paid parental leave
• Paid holidays, vacation, and personal time
• Training/professional development opportunities and company-paid memberships for professional associations and licenses
• Wellness benefits

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Southland Industries and all its subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing our employees with a safe work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Southland Industries are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, medical condition, marital status, family care or medical leave status, veteran status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Southland Industries will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.