Safety Coordinator

Boscov's Department Store, LLC; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Short term disability

Long term disability

Job summary

Boscov's Department Store, LLC in Reading, PA is seeking an experienced Safety Coordinator to drive a safe work environment across our stores. You will conduct inspections, coordinate HR support tasks, and train associates to uphold OSHA standards.

This full-time role requires strong leadership, effective communication, and hands-on hazard analysis, plus collaboration with the HR team for onboarding and safety program improvements.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience in a safety-related role with HR support responsibilities
• Prior supervisory or leadership experience
• Thorough understanding of OSHA, EPA, and other local, state, and federal safety regulations
• Strong communication, leadership, problem-solving, follow-up, and analytical skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular inspections of machinery, equipment, and work areas to ensure compliance with OSHA and company policies
• Identify potential hazards, perform job hazard analyses, and implement corrective actions or temporary precautions
• Deliver new hire safety orientations, safety training sessions, and toolbox talks
• Partner with the Fleet team to emphasize accident prevention and ongoing driver safety training
• Investigate accidents, near-misses, and injuries to determine root causes and implement preventive measures
• Maintain accurate records of inspections, safety training, and accident reports
• Develop and implement emergency response procedures and drills
• Assist with recruiting efforts and support new hire orientation and training
• Provide general HR support to Spanish-speaking associates

Skills

Leadership experience

OSHA knowledge

HR support

Communication

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Experienced safety professionals, put your expertise to work where people love to shop! Boscov's is a chain of full-service department stores serving the total family needs of our customers. For over 100 years, Boscov's has been known for its great values and famous brands, and for offering a broad selection of quality merchandise in its stores and online. We are looking for a Safety Coordinator to join our team.

In this role, you will drive a safe work environment through regular inspections, hazard identification, training, and incident investigation, while also supporting the Human Resources team with recruiting, onboarding, and day-to-day associate needs.

Job Responsibilities

• Conduct regular inspections of machinery, equipment, and work areas to ensure compliance with OSHA and company policies
• Identify potential hazards, perform job hazard analyses, and implement corrective actions or temporary precautions
• Deliver new hire safety orientations, safety training sessions, and toolbox talks
• Partner with the Fleet team to emphasize accident prevention and ongoing driver safety training
• Investigate accidents, near-misses, and injuries to determine root causes and implement preventive measures
• Maintain accurate records of inspections, safety training, and accident reports
• Develop and implement emergency response procedures and drills
• Assist with recruiting efforts and support new hire orientation and training
• Provide general HR support to Spanish-speaking associates

Job Requirements

• 2-3 years of experience in a safety-related role with HR support responsibilities
• Prior supervisory or leadership experience
• Thorough understanding of OSHA, EPA, and other local, state, and federal safety regulations
• Strong communication, leadership, problem-solving, follow-up, and analytical skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office

At Boscov’s, we value our employees, and that’s why we provide a competitive compensation and benefits package. As a Full-Time member of our team, you will be eligible to receive:

• Short term disability/ Long term disability- voluntary