Safety Coordinator

Hickory Foods, Bubba Foods, Flanders Provision, Morris Ranch, Madison Oaks, Priz Foods; Hastings (NE); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Health insurance

Job summary

Hickory Foods is seeking a Safety and Training Coordinator to direct the company's safety program, update written plans, conduct hazard assessments, and support regulatory compliance. You will lead training, oversee incident investigations, and ensure OSHA compliance in a manufacturing environment.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree with several years of EHS experience, strong leadership and communication skills, and the ability to implement preventive measures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field and minimum 4 years EHS experience.
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations and safety program development.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Ability to lead and train staff.

Responsibilities

• Directs and coordinates safety program activities.
• Updates written safety program and risk assessments.
• Plans and conducts employee safety training.
• Investigates accidents and supports workers' comp claims.
• Ensures compliance with OSHA and local regulations.
• Maintains OSHA reporting logs and records.

Skills

Leadership

Decision making

Conflict management

Training coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Job Title: Safety and Training Coordinator

Department: Administration

Reports To: HR Manager

Date: August 25, 2026

SUMMARY:

Directs and coordinates activities of the company’s safety program including updates to the written program, hazard and risk assessments, employee training, accident/incident investigation assistance, and regulatory compliance activities. Expected to keep Quality, Service, and Profitability in mind at all times.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assists in the development, evaluation, and updates to written safety programs.
• Assists, plans and implements safety policies and procedures in compliance with local, state, and federal rules and regulations including Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).
• Evaluates practices, procedures, and facilities to assess risk and adherence to the company’s safety plan.
• Conduct training and presentations for safety matters and accident prevention.
• Monitor compliance to policies and laws by reviewing employee and operational practices.
• Maintains OSHA reporting logs, company records, and submits reporting as required.
• Inspects equipment and facilities to observe possible unsafe conditions.
• Assists with accident/incident investigations in a timely manner, to determine immediate and basic causes.
• Assists in the resolution of worker’s compensation claims.
• Recommend resolutions to identified hazards and risks in the workplace. Identify improvement opportunities or new prevention measures.
• Performs safety surveys and inspections, prepares written reports of findings and recommendations for corrective or preventive measures where indicated and follows up to ensure measures have been implemented.
• Audit the facility and site for compliance with company and SQF security standards.
• Leads efforts to ensure security measures and programs are current and well defined. Update SOPs and procedure documents as necessary.
• Coaches all employees on safety and ensures safety policies are followed.
• Assists in the development and maintenance of machine specific safety procedures.
• Works to maintain good morale and positive interactions among associates.
• Commends, counsels, and corrects associates and administers disciplinary action as necessary.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Experience with plant safety programs, hazard/risk analysis, accident investigations, and OSHA workplace regulations. Also must have ability to lead, make decisions, facilitate change, and manage conflict. Ability to align performance for success and demonstrate strong people skills. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's degree from four-year College or university, and/or four years related EHS experience and training, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Must be knowledgeable of OSHA workplace requirements and have experience managing safety programs in a manufacturing facility. Fluency with MS Office programs is required.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to communicate effectively with employees and management.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percentages.

REASONING ABILITY:

• Ability to solve complex and or practical problems and deal with a variety of variables and in situations where only limited experience may exist. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, and stoop, kneel, crouch, climb, or lift. Must have the ability to work in a refrigerated climate.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Our company is a privately owned manufacturing company. We offer benefits, which reflect our commitment to attracting and retaining great people. This includes excellent pay, competitive health and dental care coverage, and retirement plan.

We value a diverse work environment and encourage qualified individuals to apply, regardless of race, religion, disability, national origin, veteran status, gender and age. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Hickory Foods, Bubba Foods, Flanders Provision, Morris Ranch, Madison Oaks, Priz Foods