Summary
The Safety Coordinator will administer and support the organization’s safety programs, ensuring compliance with OSHA, Cal/OSHA, EPA, and company policies. This role partners with the EHS Manager, HR, logistics, and operations teams to promote a safe workplace, manage claims, and lead investigations.
Education / Experience
- High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate’s degree preferred
- Minimum 4 years of safety experience preferred
- Experience with Workers’ Compensation and FMLA required
Requirements
- Knowledge of security protocols, OSHA standards, and safety policies.
- Ability to stay current with Osha, Cal/OSHA, EPA, and other regulations.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.
- Ability to conduct training sessions.
Skills / Abilities
- Knowledge of security protocols, emergency preparedness, and safety policies.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to conduct safety training sessions and guide safety committee meetings.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) or similar software.
- Ability to compile reports, maintain OSHA 300 logs, and update SDS manuals.
- Strong problem-solving skills to recommend corrective actions for incidents, accidents, and near misses
Duties / Responsibilities
- Support the EHS Manager in enhancing and implementing safety practices.
- Advise on incident reports and recommend corrective actions.
- Conduct site safety assessments and ensure regulatory compliance.
- Organize and lead safety committee meetings with operations/logistics.
- Maintain safety documentation, including SDS manuals and OSHA 300 logs.
- Assist with injury reports, accident investigations, and OSHA investigations.
- Serve as primary contact for workers’ compensation claims, employees, and adjusters.
- Coordinate FMLA, leaves of absence, and workers’ compensation.
- Communicate with providers and vendors regarding claims and safety issues.
- Compile and prepare reports as needed.
- Support HR with investigations, reporting, and related functions.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Physical Requirements / Working Conditions
- Ability to walk, stand, or move around production/warehouse environments for extended periods.
- Occasional lifting of up to 25 lbs. (safety equipment, files, or documents).
- Must be able to wear required PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) when on the production floor.
- Ability to sit at a computer for extended periods while preparing reports and documentation.
- Primarily office-based with frequent visits to production and warehouse areas.
- Exposure to manufacturing environment (noise, machinery, moving equipment).
- Fast-paced, 24/7 operational facility requiring flexibility to support different shifts.
- Regular interaction with employees, supervisors, vendors, and government inspectors.
- Schedule: Night shift, 6:30 PM start, 8-hour shift, 5 days per week
- Workdays: Sunday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday