Safety Coordinator

Loffredo Fresh Foods; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401k with match

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Bi-weekly pay

Daily pay option

Employee purchase program

Job summary

Loffredo Fresh Foods in Des Moines, IA, is seeking an Employee Safety Coordinator to promote a safe work environment, implement safety policies, conduct training, and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local safety regulations.

This role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, 2+ years of safety experience (distribution/logistics preferred), OSHA/DOT knowledge, and strong communication skills. Will travel to Midwest branch locations as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 2+ years of experience in safety, preferably in a distribution, logistics, or industrial setting.
• Knowledge of OSHA standards and safety regulations (e.g., forklift operation, lock out/tag out, PPE).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
• Ability to establish rapport and interact effectively with employees across the organization.

Responsibilities

• Process and organize incoming DOT Verification of Employment (VOE) requests.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, DOT, and company safety standards.
• Conduct regular safety talks and distribute materials for weekly and monthly training.
• Maintain safety records, including training logs, inspection reports, incident logs, compliance reports and OSHA documentation.
• Document and maintain files for incidents, accidents, and near misses.
• Schedule employee medical appointments such as DOT physicals and drug screens.
• Assist with accident investigations and root cause analysis as needed.
• Maintain and monitor driver license and DOT medical card compliance list.
• Manage random driver drug and alcohol testing pool, scheduling, and documentation.
• Partner with supervisors and managers to promote and enforce a strong safety culture.

Skills

OSHA standards

Forklift operation

Lockout/Tagout

PPE

DOT knowledge

Verbal & written communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Safety or related field

Job description

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Safety Coordinator

ADMIN - HR Full Time Professional Des Moines, IA, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 2139

Join Loffredo Fresh Foods as an Employee Safety Coordinatorbased out of our Des MoinesHeadquarters. This position will have some travel required to our other branch location located in the mid-west. We are a local, family-owned food and produce distributor that has proudly served the Midwest region for over 130 years. We distribute to 11 different states across our 6 locations. Loffredo Fresh Foods believes that our employees are the key to a successful future. We are committed to attracting a team that is passionate, innovative, and committed to meeting our customer’s needs.

The Employee Safety Coordinator is responsible for promoting a safe and healthy work environment by implementing safety policies, conducting training, performing regular inspections, and ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local safety regulations. This role plays a key part in reducing workplace incidents and fostering a culture of safety among all employees.

What we look for:

• High school diploma or equivalent with related experience; Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health, or related field preferred
• 2+ years of experience in safety, preferably in a distribution, logistics, or industrial setting
• Knowledge of OSHA standards and safety regulations (e.g., forklift operation, lock out/tag out, PPE), DOT knowledge a plus
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines
• Ability to establish rapport and interact effectively with employees across the organization

What you’ll do:

• Process and organize incoming DOT Verification of Employment (VOE) requests
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, DOT, and company safety standards
• Conduct regular safety talks and distribute materials for weekly and monthly training
• Maintain safety records, including training logs, inspection reports, incident logs, compliance reports and OSHA documentation
• Document and maintain files for incidents, accidents, and near misses
• Schedule employee medical appointments such as DOT physicals and drug screens
• Assist with accident investigations and root cause analysis as needed
• Maintain and monitor driver license and DOT medical card compliance list
• Manage random driver drug and alcohol testing pool, scheduling, and documentation
• Partner with supervisors and managers to promote and enforce a strong safety culture

What you’ll gain as a Loffredo Team Member:

• What you’ll gain as a Loffredo Team Member:
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision, available 1st of the month following 30 days employment
• 401k with company match available following 6 months of employment
• Additional voluntary insurance such as basic/supplemental life and disability
• Paid time off & Paid holidays
• Bi-Weekly Pay or the option to enroll in Daily Pay for immediate access to earned wages
• Regular and constructive performance feedback
• Healthy, fresh produce you can take home to your family through our generous employee purchase program