Safety Coordinator I

Socket.dev; Howell (MI); On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Socket.dev seeks a Safety Coordinator to oversee the facility's safety programs and initiatives. The role involves supervising safety practices, inspections, and training to ensure compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities include leading accident investigations, coordinating safety committees, and maintaining OSHA 300 logs and reports, while ensuring proper PPE use and first aid readiness across the site.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school graduate.
• Minimum zero to two years of experience in safety operations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Preferred First Aid and CPR and knowledge of OSHA and DOT regulations.

Responsibilities

• Regularly inspects facility operations to ensure safe job practices and proper use of PPE and guards.
• Investigates accidents and near-misses, identifies trends, and ensures corrective actions are implemented.
• Collaborates with management to develop safety programs and incentives.
• Conducts new hire safety training and ensures understanding of policies.
• Chairs the Safety Committee and coordinates safety communications.

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

Job Summary

The Safety Coordinator is responsible for the coordination, facilitation, and supervision of the facility's safety programs and initiatives.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Regularly inspects facility operations to ensure that safe job practices are followed, protective equipment is properly utilized, and all required machine/process guards are in place and operational
• Investigates and facilitate the investigation of all accidents and near-miss occurrences identify trends and causes and ensures that corrective measures are implemented
• Works with management to develop safety programs and incentives as appropriate
• Conducts new hire training and ensures new employees understand safety practices and policies
• Provides training to employees on the safe and appropriate operation of machinery and equipment
• Chairs the Safety Committee
• Ensures the facility maintains the proper number of personnel trained in first aid and CPR and that the required level of safety and medical supplies are maintained in inventory
• Conducts and certifies all forklift training
• Coordinates annual fire inspection tours and planned/unplanned tours by other safety and health regulatory agencies
• Monitors facility hearing conservation program
• Coordinates work duties for employees on medical restrictions
• Maintains appropriate communication with immediate management, Human Resources, and third-party claims administrators
• Maintains OSHA 300 log and other required reports
• Prepares regular and special reports as required
• Performs other duties as required

Qualifications

• Minimum high school graduate
• Minimum zero to two years of experience in safety operations
• Working knowledge and proficiency in the use of computer and business-related software, including Microsoft applications Excel, Word and Outlook
• Preferred experience in First Aid and CPR and working knowledge of OSHA and DOT regulations

The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.