Safety Coordinator

Sterling Engineering; Woodridge (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental

Disability

FSA

Health insurance

HSA

Life insurance

PTO

Referral program

Vision insurance

Weekly pay

Job summary

Sterling Engineering is seeking a Safety Coordinator to support HR functions and maintain a safe, compliant warehouse environment.

You will conduct safety inspections, coordinate employee training, investigate incidents, and serve as a point of contact for HR and safety-related concerns. The role requires collaboration across HR and warehouse operations to ensure OSHA compliance.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in HR, safety, or warehouse operations.
• Associate’s degree in HR, Business Administration, Occupational Safety, or related field preferred.
• Knowledge of HR practices, labor laws, and OSHA regulations.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; HRIS/payroll experience preferred.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Ability to walk and stand throughout the warehouse for inspections and training.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular warehouse safety inspections and identify potential hazards.
• Implement and enforce safety policies and procedures.
• Maintain records of incidents, near misses, and workplace injuries.
• Coordinate forklift, PPE, and emergency response training.
• Investigate workplace accidents and recommend corrective actions.
• Assist with recruitment, onboarding, performance management, and employee relations.
• Serve as a point of contact for HR and safety concerns.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA and applicable safety regulations.
• Support additional HR and warehouse operations as needed.

Skills

HR practices

Safety inspections

Employee relations

Organizational skills

Communication

Education

Associate degree in HR/Business/Occupational Safety

Tools

Microsoft Office

HRIS/payroll systems

Job description

Schedule

Monday–Friday, 7:30 AM–4:00 PM

Benefits

401(k), dental, disability, FSA, health, HSA, life insurance, PTO, referral program, vision insurance, and weekly pay.

We are seeking a Safety Coordinator to support HR functions and maintain a safe, compliant warehouse environment. This role will conduct safety inspections, coordinate employee training, investigate incidents, and serve as a point of contact for both HR and safety-related concerns.

Job Duties

• Conduct regular warehouse safety inspections and identify potential hazards.
• Implement and enforce safety policies and procedures.
• Maintain records of incidents, near misses, and workplace injuries.
• Coordinate forklift, PPE, and emergency response training.
• Investigate workplace accidents and recommend corrective actions.
• Assist with recruitment, onboarding, performance management, and employee relations.
• Serve as a point of contact for HR and safety concerns.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA and applicable safety regulations.
• Support additional HR and warehouse operations as needed.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in HR, safety, or warehouse operations.
• Associate’s degree in HR, Business Administration, Occupational Safety, or related field preferred.
• Knowledge of HR practices, labor laws, and OSHA regulations.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; HRIS/payroll experience preferred.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Ability to walk and stand throughout the warehouse for inspections and training

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.