Safety Coordinator - 3PL

Socket.dev; Mesquite (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

401K with company match

PTO and Holidays

Weekly Pay

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Hayes Company/Knight Swift Warehousing and Fulfillment in the Dallas–Fort Worth area seeks a Safety Coordinator to lead safety programs, manage workers' compensation processes, and build safety-trend databases. The role requires 25% travel to supporting locations and a strong commitment to OSHA compliance.

You will develop and maintain emergency action plans, train staff, and coordinate incident investigations.

Qualifications

• Experience developing and implementing safety programs.
• Experience managing workers' compensation claims.
• Advanced knowledge of OSHA regulations and compliance.
• Proficient in data management and analysis; database creation and maintenance.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to create comprehensive emergency action plans.
• Willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement comprehensive safety programs.
• Manage workers' compensation claims process.
• Establish and maintain safety trend databases.
• Ensure OSHA compliance and stay updated on regulatory changes.
• Develop and maintain emergency action plans.
• Provide training on safety procedures and OSHA compliance.
• Oversee incident reporting, investigation, and corrective actions.
• Communicate safety information across the organization.
• Support others in achieving organizational safety goals.

Skills

Safety program development

Workers' compensation management

OSHA compliance

Data management & analysis

Communication & collaboration

Emergency action planning

Incident reporting & investigation

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health and Safety

CSP certification (bonus)

Job description

Job Summary

As a Safety Coordinator 3PL, you will play a pivotal role in fostering a safety-conscious workplace culture. You will be responsible for developing and implementing safety programs, managing workers' compensation processes, establishing and maintaining safety trend databases, ensuring OSHA compliance, and creating emergency action plans. This position is based in the Dallas Fort Worth (DFW) area and requires 25% travel to the supporting location.

Responsibilities

• Safety Program Development: Design, develop, and implement comprehensive safety programs tailored to the unique needs of our organization.
• Workers' Compensation Management: Serve as the primary point of contact for workers' compensation claims, overseeing the entire claims process, and collaborating with injured employees, medical professionals, and insurance providers.
• Safety Trend Analysis: Establish and maintain databases for tracking safety trends and incidents. Analyze data to identify areas for improvement and implement proactive safety measures.
• OSHA Compliance: Ensure strict adherence to OSHA regulations and standards. Keep abreast of any regulatory changes and implement necessary adjustments to maintain compliance.
• Emergency Action Plans: Develop and maintain emergency action plans, including evacuation procedures, communication protocols, and coordination with local authorities.
• Training and Education: Provide training and education to employees, supervisors, and contractors on safety procedures, OSHA compliance, and emergency response protocols.
• Incident Reporting: Manage incident reporting, investigation, and corrective action processes to prevent future occurrences.
• Safety Communication: Collaborate with the safety team to disseminate safety-related information, alerts, and updates to all employees.
• Proactively works to assist others in achieving the organization's objectives.

Required Skills/Abilities

• Proven experience in developing and implementing safety programs.
• Expertise in workers' compensation management, including claims processing and reporting.
• Advanced knowledge of OSHA regulations and compliance requirements.
• Proficiency in data management and analysis, including database creation and maintenance.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to create comprehensive emergency action plans.
• Commitment to fostering a culture of safety within the organization

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health and Safety, or a related field preferred.
• 3+ years of Leading a Safety and/or Compliance Program
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or equivalent certification is a plus.
• Bilingual in Spanish Highly preferred
• Ability to travel

Benefits Offered

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance- First of the month after 30 days of employment
• 401K with company match
• PTO and Holiday eligibility on date of hire
• Weekly Pay
• Tuition Reimbursement

Hayes Company/Knight Swift Warehousing and Fulfillment is anequal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment regardless of race, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, color, religion, disability, veteran's status, sexual orientation, or any other protected factor.