Safety Coordinator

Socket.dev; Cudahy (WI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Socket.dev in Wisconsin seeks a Safety Coordinator to help implement safety policies and ensure regulatory compliance across operations. The role involves paperwork, driver information, logs, and vehicle records, with both field and office work.

You will collaborate with multiple departments, deliver safety communications, and help develop training programs. A high school diploma and 2–3 years in safety roles are preferred; OSHA 10 is a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required or equivalent.
• 2–3 years of driver safety and regulatory experience preferred.
• OSHA 10 certification preferred.
• Strong communication and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Create, review, file and maintain all safety department paperwork.
• Process new driver information, ensuring timely and compliant retention.
• Audit and update driver information monthly and upon hire.
• Review electronic logs daily and educate drivers on log errors per DOT standards.
• Maintain vehicle files per regulations and Ace policies.
• Track mileage and fuel documentation for reporting.
• Monitor annual permits for drivers and vehicles.
• Provide safety communications to drivers and employees.
• Collect monthly maintenance reports and equipment files.
• Notify terminals of random driver drug tests and ensure timing.
• Work with other departments to perform safety inspections per OSHA standards.
• Investigate roadside inspection reports and counsel drivers.
• Participate in off-site training and meetings.
• Assist leadership to develop training programs and safety procedures.
• Perform miscellaneous safety duties as assigned.

Skills

Excellent communication

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Team leadership

Willingness to travel

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Description

The Safety Coordinator assists with enforcing safety policies and procedures for the company.

Job Responsibilities

• Create, review, file and maintain all safety department paperwork.
• Process new driver information, ensuring all information is obtained timely and retained per regulations.
• Audit and update driver information monthly and upon hire of any new driver.
• Daily review of electronic logs and educating drivers on log errors or proper use of electronic use per DOT standards and company policy.
• Create, review, and maintain vehicle files in accordance with regulations and Ace policies and procedures, ensuring company has an up-to-date vehicle list in all current systems.
• Maintain database of mileage and fuel documentation for reporting.
• Track timeliness pertaining to annual permits for drivers or vehicles.
• Provide safety communications with drivers and employees, including display cases and safety messages.
• Track and collect all required monthly maintenance reports and equipment files for each piece of equipment to include but not limited to annual inspections, monthly maintenance reports, running documents, etc.
• Notify terminals of random driver drug screens and ensure all tests are done properly and within the required time frames.
• Work with other departments to perform safety inspections and observe safe work methods per OSHA standards and company policy, including first aid kits and eye wash stations; maintain files for such inspections.
• Investigate roadside inspection reports and counsel drivers to ensure issues are resolved; retrain and coach drivers as necessary.
• Participate in off-site training, as well as participate in and conduct meetings as required.
• Work with company leadership to develop and implement new training programs and safety procedures.
• Miscellaneous safety responsibilities and other duties as assigned.

Administrative work is done inside in an office setting where the noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Other work is performed outdoors, and the environment may be loud, dusty, or is exposed to weather conditions. The work week is regular office hours Monday-Friday with evening and weekend work if required due to operational necessity.

Requirements

• High School Diploma
• 2-3 years of experience working with driver safety, Federal, State, Local, and DOT regulations. (preferred)
• 2-3 years of experience working with OSHA regulations in a warehousing/manufacturing environment. (preferred)
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Excellent communication skills via in-person, email, text and/or telephone.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experienced in Microsoft Office tools.
• Excellent attention to detail
• Ability to multi-task and change direction quickly and easily.
• Assertive, well organized team player, able to lead and motivate others to achieve operational goals in a safe and legal manner.
• Willing to travel between local warehouse locations
• OSHA 10 certified (preferred)