Safety Coordinator

Champion Packaging & Distribution Inc.; Woodridge (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Health savings account

Paid Weekly

Referral program

Job summary

Champion Packaging & Distribution Inc. in Woodridge, IL, seeks a Safety Coordinator to support HR functions and maintain a safe, compliant warehouse environment. You will handle HR administration, employee relations, payroll/timekeeping support, and safety compliance, with a focus on OSHA standards.

Bilingual in Spanish and English is required to communicate with warehouse staff. The role is full-time, in-person, 7:30am–4:00pm, Monday–Friday, with a starting salary of $65,000 per year and a full

Qualifications

• Bilingual in Spanish and English is required.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in HR, safety, or warehouse operations.
• OSHA compliance or safety regulations knowledge preferred.
• Knowledge of HR practices and labor laws preferred.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office; HRIS/payroll systems experience preferred.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular warehouse safety inspections and identify hazards.
• Enforce safety policies and procedures.
• Maintain records of incidents, near misses, and injuries; report to management and regulators.
• Coordinate safety training programs (forklift certification, PPE usage, drills).
• Investigate accidents and recommend corrective actions.

Skills

Bilingual Spanish/English

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Confidentiality

HR basics

Safety awareness

Education

Occupational Safety or related field

Tools

MS Office

HRIS/payroll systems

Job description

Position Summary

The Safety Coordinator supports human resources functions and maintains a safe, compliant warehouse environment. This role includes HR administration, employee relations, payroll/timekeeping support, and safety compliance.

Job Type

Full-time

Description

The Safety Coordinator supports human resources functions and maintains a safe, compliant warehouse environment. This role includes HR administration, employee relations, payroll/timekeeping support, and safety compliance.

Bilingual in Spanish and English is required to communicate effectively with warehouse staff.

Key Responsibilities

Safety Coordination

• Conduct regular warehouse safety inspections and identify hazards.
• Implement and enforce safety policies and procedures.
• Maintain records of incidents, near misses, and workplace injuries; report to management and regulatory agencies.
• Coordinate safety training programs (forklift certification, PPE usage, emergency response drills).
• Investigate accidents and recommend corrective actions.

Qualifications

• Bilingual in Spanish and English (required).
• Minimum 5 years of experience in HR, safety, or warehouse operations.
• Occupational Safety, or related field preferred.
• Knowledge of HR practices, labor laws, and safety regulations (OSHA compliance preferred).
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office; experience with HRIS or payroll systems preferred.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to walk, stand, and move throughout the warehouse for inspections and training.
• Hours-7:30am-4:00pm M-F
• Benefits:
• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance
• Paid Weekly

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.

Job Type

Full-time

Pay

From $65,000.00 per year

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience

• Human resources: 5 years (Required)

Language

• Spanish (Required)

Work Location

In person