The Safety Coordinator will support the Safety Department in managing day-to-day environmental, health, and safety activities and promoting a safe, compliant workplace. This position will have a strong focus on employee training, OSHA compliance, hazard identification, accident prevention, safety inspections, and effective communication throughout the organization.
The successful candidate will be a hands-on safety professional who can engage employees at all levels, deliver effective safety training, identify unsafe conditions and behaviors, and help drive a strong safety culture.
Key Responsibilities
- Serve as the primary Forklift and Pallet Jack Trainer, providing training and maintaining required documentation.
- Facilitate new-hire Safety Orientation and ensure new employees receive all required safety information and training.
- Coordinate chemical management activities and serve as the Hazard Communication (HazCom) / GHS Coordinator.
- Provide training on Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), Confined Space, Hazard Communication, and other required safety programs.
- Coordinate and conduct all required EHS training programs throughout the company.
- Conduct routine safety inspections and facilitate STOP Safety Observations.
- Develop, implement, communicate, and enforce OSHA-related safety guidelines, policies, and requirements.
- Ensure required monthly departmental safety training is completed and documented.
- Direct and support accident and incident investigation procedures, including identification of root causes and corrective actions.
- Intervene when unsafe activities, behaviors, or operating conditions are observed and take appropriate action to mitigate risk.
- Maintain accurate records of safety incidents, training, inspections, and corrective actions.
- Recommend and assist with implementation of corrective and preventive measures to reduce workplace hazards and injuries.
- Participate in and support safety meetings and safety initiatives.
- Provide Spanish/English safety translation and interpretation for employees, the Safety Director, and other personnel as needed.
- Assist employees with safety-related questions, concerns, and issues.
- Support the EHS Director and Safety Department with additional safety responsibilities and projects as needed.
Experience & Education Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent required;college degree preferred.
- Previous experience in occupational safety, EHS, manufacturing safety, or a related field preferred.
- Experience conducting safety training and/or workplace safety inspections preferred.
- Knowledge of OSHA requirements and workplace safety practices preferred.
Skills & Qualifications
- Valid driver's license required.
- Forklift / Pallet Jack certification or license preferred.
- Strong listening, interpersonal, and communication skills.
- Ability and willingness to assist employees with safety-related questions and concerns.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Ability to effectively conduct training and communicate safety requirements to employees at all levels.
- Bilingual English/Spanish proficiency required, including the ability to read, comprehend, and communicate effectively in both languages.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment when handling safety-related incidents and employee concerns.