Safety Coordinator

Sonoco; Elmhurst (IL); On-site; USD 54,900 - 67,100; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) retirement plan with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Sonoco is seeking a Safety Coordinator to promote safety and health systems at our Elmhurst, IL location. Responsibilities include reducing accidents, ensuring regulatory compliance, and fostering a safety-conscious workplace culture.

This role requires a High School Diploma, preferably a Bachelor's Degree in Health/Safety, and 2-4 years of experience in safety within manufacturing. Join us to help maintain a safe work environment while enjoying benefits like medical coverage, a 401(k) plan, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years related safety work experience in manufacturing.
• Working knowledge of Federal, State and local regulations.
• Bilingual Spanish is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Promote continuous improvement of safety systems.
• Lead and motivate a safety-conscious culture.
• Conduct compliance audits and safety inspections.
• Maintain compliance with safety regulations.

Skills

Safety management

Regulatory compliance

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Microsoft Office

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's Degree in Health/Safety or related Science

Job description

Position: Safety Coordinator

Location: Elmhurst, IL

Pay Rate: $29.74

Shift: 1st Shift

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.

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

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

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
• Occasional travel may be required

Benefits

*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

At Sonoco Products Company, we offer a comprehensive total rewards package, including competitive pay and benefits.

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.