Safety Coordinator

MarBorg Recovery; Santa Barbara (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

MarBorg Recovery is seeking a Safety Coordinator to implement and monitor Cal/OSHA and HR compliance, update safety protocols, and lead loss-prevention efforts. You will manage safety programs, investigations, and employee safety training at our Santa Barbara site.

The role requires five years in safety coordination with HR experience, strong OSHA knowledge, and the ability to drive policy improvements and employee coaching.

Qualifications

• Minimum five (5) years of experience in workplace safety coordination, workers compensation and HR administration.
• Experience interpreting OSHA/Cal/OSHA, FLSA, ADA, FMLA, or other labor laws.

Responsibilities

• Implement and monitor CalOSHA & HR compliance initiatives.
• Update safety protocols and manuals.
• Coordinate safety programs and training sessions.
• Maintain and update IIPP, WVPP, ERP.
• Investigate accidents and identify root causes.

Skills

Safety coordination

HR administration

OSHA/Cal/OSHA compliance

Hazard recognition

Training delivery

Policy development

Communication

License - Driver

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

HRIS platforms

ADP WFN

Applicant tracking systems

Job description

About this position

MarBorg Recovery

Job Description

JOB TITLE: Safety Coordinator

FLSA EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION: Non-Exempt

PREPARED DATE: August 2026

REPORTS TO: Operations Manager

DIRECT REPORTS: None

POSITION SUMMARY: This position implements, and monitors CalOSHA & HR compliance initiatives, updates safety protocols and manuals, and risk mitigation initiatives to promote a safe, equitable, and legally compliant workplace.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include but are not limited to the following :

• Champions Safety. Take an active role prioritizing safety for yourself and others to ensure zero accidents and are in total compliance with all policies and procedures.
• Develop, train, and enforce all established safety procedures and protocols.
• Manages MRF safety supplies (PPE).
• Monitor and promote compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations (e.g., FLSA, ADA, EEO, OSHA, Cal/OSHA, and state specific wage and hour requirements).
• Maintain awareness of regulatory changes and participate in updating policies, procedures, forms, and other documents.
• Coordinate workplace safety programs (I.e. Prescription Safety Glasses, Safety Shoes.
• Maintain and update the Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP), Workplace Violence Prevention Plan (WVPP), and Emergency Response Plan (ERP).
• Leads and takes notes during Safety Meetings and ensures follow-up on next step actions.
• Oversight of general site/facility cleanliness and ensures daily housekeeping plan is followed in assigned areas and that all areas are cleaned effectively.
• Inspects all working areas and equipment regularly to identify opportunities for improving the safety of employees.
• Prepare and maintain all safety records including, accident and near-miss investigations, OSHA logs, permits, safety audits and walk-through reports and other documentation.
• Recommends and presses for safety improvements in equipment and working conditions and practices.
• Investigate Accidents. Participate in investigations of accidents and near misses and the identification of root causes and corrective actions. Maintain a database of accurate injury and safety information.
• Manages, plans, and implements programs to reduce or eliminate occupational injuries, illnesses, deaths, and financial losses.
• Develops accident-prevention and loss-control systems and programs for incorporation into operational policies.
• Manages and coordinates safety activities, through subordinate supervisory personnel, to ensure implementation of safety activities.
• Manage the onboarding experience to ensure new employees are successfully integrated into the company.
• Act as a resource for employees by answering HR-related questions and providing guidance on company policies and procedures.
• Support employee relations by assisting managers with coaching conversations, documentation, and workplace concerns.
• Administer benefits, leave of absence processes, and other employee lifecycle activities in partnership with HR leadership.
• Responsible for coordinating the medical management of Workers Compensation cases, acquiring return-to-work documentation and coordinating modified duty strategies.
• Represents the Company with governmental agencies and other organizations concerted with public and employee safety.
• Conduct employee training sessions on subjects such as hazardous material handling, employee orientation, training on proper use of equipment, and company polices.
• Comply with regulations while performing work assignments, including but not limited to: Safety, Human Resources, Federal, State and local statutes.
• Adhere to all policies and procedures as specified in company manuals and as directed in the employee handbook.
• Does what it takes to have a fun, rewarding, engaged place to work.
• Maintains a feeling of pride in work; strives to achieve all goals.
• Supports the MarBorg Mission.
• Perform all other duties as assigned in a professional and efficient manner.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None.

JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES

Risk Mitigation, compliance, continuous improvement, safety, and environmental consciousness

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum five (5) years of experience in workplace safety coordination, workers compensation and HR administration.
• Experience interpreting and applying OSHA/Cal/OSHA, FLSA, ADA, FMLA, or other state, federal labor laws required.
• Problem-Solving Skills. Must possess excellent hazard recognition skills, working with different partners to address the challenges and problems ensuring accurate, safe, and efficient solutions.
• Ability to teach supervisors, managers and other leaders about health and safety standards.
• Presenting safety training sessions to personnel.
• Must be able to read and speak well enough to communicate, understand, and respond to questions, instructions, signals, and safety training.
• Prefer familiarity with Baling Equipment - Safety Requirements for Installation, Maintenance, and Operation.
• Must be able to regularly work near or around high-powered magnets, which prohibits people with pacemakers from being near or around them.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lb. unassisted at times. Safely operate broom, shovel, rake, screwdriver, pliers and other non-mechanical hand tools
• Ability to analyze health and safety data.
• Manage the onboarding experience to ensure new employees are successfully integrated into the company.
• Act as a resource for employees by answering HR-related questions and providing guidance on company policies and procedures.
• Support employee relations by assisting managers with coaching conversations, documentation, and workplace concerns.
• Administer benefits, leave of absence processes, and other employee lifecycle activities in partnership with HR leadership.
• Coordinate workplace safety programs to ensure compliance with OSHA, Cal/OSHA, and other applicable safety standards.
• Maintain and update the Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP), Workplace Violence Prevention Plan (WVPP), and Emergency Response Plan (ERP).
• Facilitates Safety Meetings and ensures follow-up on next step actions.
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
• Must be able to work with high-level direction, confidentiality.
• Be an independent self-starter.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to communicate effectively and professionally.
• Experience with HRIS platforms and applicant tracking systems; ADP WFN experience a plus.
• Above average organizational skills and the ability to prioritize departmental functions in order to meet due dates and deadlines.
• Advanced experience in Word, Excel, Gmail Suites, including functional ability to utilize software knowledge for automated processes and data collection
• Valid Driver’s License.

EDUCATION:

Bachelor’s Degree, or in lieu of degree, High School Diploma or GED.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Position requires excellent verbal and writes English communication skills including ability to read, comprehend, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public. Bilingual.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

REASONING ABILITY:

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

CERTIFICATIONS: Certified Safety Professional (CSP) preferred. PHR, or SHRM-CP certification preferred but not required.

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 regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception. Ability to constantly bend and twist, reach and grab with hands, walk up and down stairs several times per day, sit, stand, bend, climb, and squat. Seeing, hearing, & smelling continuously. Must be able to regularly work near or around high-powered magnets. Ability to lift up to 50 lb. unassisted at times. Safely operate broom, shovel, rake, screwdriver, pliers and other non-mechanical hand tools.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

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 individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function. Not sensitive to motion sickness or strong odors.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes, or airborne particles, and outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud and dirty. Required to put on protective outfits, like gloves, safety footwear, and hardhat.

Salary Information

$25 - $35Hourly Wage