Safety Training Coordinator

AppleOne Employment Services; Carson (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Direct hire

In-office position

Competitive pay

Job summary

AppleOne Employment Services is seeking a Safety Training Coordinator in Carson, CA to lead safety training, conduct audits, support investigations, and reinforce best practices across warehouse and distribution environments. This role emphasizes hands-on training, collaboration with HR and management, and building a proactive safety culture.

The position is in-office with direct hire and a compensation range of $75,000–$85,000 annually, reflecting experience in safety training and operations.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in workplace safety, safety training, operations, warehouse, distribution, transportation, construction, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Conduct safety audits and inspections across multiple environments to identify hazards and ensure compliance.
• Deliver new-hire and ongoing safety training, including forklift and driver safety training.

Skills

Safety audits

Training delivery

OSHA knowledge

Communication

Recordkeeping

Tools

Microsoft Office

Training systems

Job description

Job Summary

A growing organization in Carson, CA is seeking an experienced Safety Training Coordinator for a direct hire, in-office opportunity. This role is ideal for a hands‑on safety professional who enjoys training employees, identifying workplace risks, supporting compliance, and helping build a proactive safety‑first culture.

The Safety Training Coordinator will work closely with Human Resources, managers, drivers, warehouse teams, and operational employees to deliver safety training, conduct audits, support investigations, and reinforce best practices across multiple work environments. This is a strong opportunity to join a stable and growing team with supportive leadership, positive collaboration, and a commitment to employee safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct regular safety and operational audits to identify hazards and support compliance with OSHA requirements, company policies, and safety procedures.
• Coordinate and deliver new‑hire safety training, ongoing employee training, forklift training, and light‑truck driver training.
• Train drivers and employees on proper loading, material securement, tie‑down procedures, equipment use, and safe work practices.
• Partner with Human Resources and management on workplace accidents, incidents, investigations, safety violations, and corrective action follow‑up.
• Maintain accurate safety records, training documentation, inspection records, compliance materials, and related reporting.
• Serve as a knowledgeable safety resource for employees and managers while helping promote a positive safety culture.

Compensation and Benefits

• Direct hire opportunity.
• In‑office position in Carson, CA.
• Compensation: $75,000 to $85,000 per year total compensation.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Conduct safety audits, operational inspections, and hazard assessments across warehouse, distribution, branch, and operational environments.
• Deliver hands‑on safety training, forklift training, driver safety training, and post‑incident follow‑up training.
• Support workplace accident, incident, and safety investigations in partnership with Human Resources and management.
• Maintain safety documentation, training records, inspection records, and compliance materials.
• 3 to 5 years of experience in workplace safety, safety training, operations, warehouse, distribution, transportation, construction, or a related field.
• Current Certified Forklift Trainer certification is required.
• Working knowledge of OSHA requirements and general workplace safety practices.
• Strong communication, coaching, and presentation skills with the ability to train employees at all levels.
• Ability to identify potential hazards, recommend corrective actions, and clearly communicate safety expectations.
• Experience documenting and assisting with workplace accident, incident, and safety investigations.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and recordkeeping accuracy.
• Ability to work collaboratively with Human Resources, management, drivers, warehouse employees, and operational teams.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel between company locations as needed.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and ability to learn safety and training systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting safety programs in warehouse, distribution, transportation, construction, plumbing, pipefitting, or skilled trades environments.
• Experience working across multiple facilities or branch locations.
• OSHA 10, OSHA 30, or additional safety‑related training is a plus.
• Background training light‑truck drivers on loading, securement, tie‑down procedures, and equipment safety.
• Experience helping improve safety culture through employee coaching, manager support, and proactive risk prevention.

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For temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer, AppleOne is pleased to offer major medical, dental, vision, 401k and any statutory sick pay where required.

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact your staffing representative who will reach out to our HR team.

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We also consider for employment qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements, including, if applicable, the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. Pursuant to applicable state and municipal Fair Chance Laws and Ordinances, we will consider for employment‑qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, including, if applicable, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. For Los Angeles, CA applicants: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.