Safety Coordinator

SONOCO CANADA; New York (NY); On-site; USD 33,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Sonoco is seeking a Safety Coordinator at our Columbia, SC recycling plant. You will promote safety and health systems, lead safety programs, coordinate daily activities, and ensure regulatory compliance with OSHA and state/local rules.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma, a bachelor’s in health/safety or related science preferred, 2–4 years of manufacturing safety experience, and strong communication skills. Proficiency with Microsoft Office; bilingual Spanish is helpful.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; Bachelor's in Health/Safety or related Science preferred.
• 2–4 years safety experience in manufacturing or related field.
• Proficiency with Federal, State, and local health and safety regulations.
• Good written, verbal and presentation communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Promote continuous improvement of facility safety and health systems to reduce accidents and illnesses.
• Lead, motivate and foster a safety-conscious culture in the workplace.
• Coordinate day-to-day activities to meet safety and health standards and internal policies.
• Interface with hourly and salaried employees to promote safety programs and accident prevention.
• Conduct regular compliance audits and safety inspections and initiate corrective actions.

Skills

Safety program knowledge

OSHA knowledge

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Bilingual Spanish (helpful)

Microsoft Office

Analytical/problem solving

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's degree in Health/Safety or related Science

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position: Safety CoordinatorLocation: Columbia, SC Recycling plantPay Rate based on experience: $28.11From 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.This position will be ideal for a floor-oriented people person who knows safety, OSHA, etc., and enjoys working with people to make a safety program come alive. The right candidate will have been a part of a strong safety program and will have the ability to work with operations employees and managers. They will have the patience and commitment to work “hands on” to help the entire team understand the company's commitment to safety and the need to follow the safety programs.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 regulationsInterface daily with hourly and salaried employees to promote safety programs and accident preventionConduct regular compliance audits and safety inspections of the facility and initiate corrective actions to eliminate hazards and promote a safe work environmentWe'd love to hear from you if:High School DiplomaBachelor's Degree in Health/Safety or related Science is preferred2-4 years related safety work experience in manufacturingWorking knowledge of Federal, State and local regulations and industry requirementsStrong written, verbal, and presentation communication skillsProficiency in Microsoft Office softwareEssential Abilities:Responsible for regulatory assessments and efforts to maintain compliance with Federal, State, and local health and safety regulationsInterface daily with hourly and salaried employees to promote safety programs and accident preventionConduct regular compliance audits and safety inspections of the facility and initiate corrective actions to eliminate hazards and promote a safe work environmentRead, write and understand the English language; bilingual Spanish helpfulAttention to detail with strong organizational skillsBring assignments to a successful completion under specific deadlinesEffective at managing multiple prioritiesLead changeEstablish and maintain networking relationshipsTeam building and influencing skillsAnalytical/problem-solvingPossess a sense of urgency and self-motivationAbility to work independentlyAt Sonoco Products Company, we offer a comprehensive total rewards package, including competitive pay and 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.BenefitsMedical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents, including FSA and HSA options401(k) retirement plan with company matchWellbeing tools and resources to support holistic health, including an Employee Assistance Program with a variety of servicesPaid time off and holidays to recreate, rejuvenate and care for the health of yourself and familyVariety of company paid and voluntary employee-paid insurance plans including life, personal accident, and disability insuranceTuition reimbursementWe 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.