SAFETY COORDINATOR- 3rd Shift

About the role

As a Safety Coordinator, you will support the plant’s safety initiatives by handling customer service tasks, assisting with safety programs, and ensuring compliance with state and federal safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Answer phone calls, emails, and take messages for department personnel.
• Work with the Plant Safety Committee and Occupational Health department.
• Assist in submitting regular reports on the status of safety and health to senior management.
• Enter and track all Supervisor Expectation Programs, including line meetings, daily PPE verifications, safety observations, training status, hearing tracking, and investigation reports.
• Log and trend all safety observation forms.
• Assist with the implementation of new safety and health management systems.
• Maintain and track the accident record system, investigate accidents (including Near Miss, First Aid, Recordable Property Reports), and verify corrective measures to prevent reoccurrence.
• Conduct monthly supervisor safety training classes and supervise departmental monthly and annual safety and health training.
• Perform weekly plant safety inspections and daily plant inspections to identify unsafe work practices and conditions before they cause accidents.
• Ensure compliance with all state and federal laws and company policies on industrial safety and health.
• Assist the complex safety manager and management team in setting standards for personal protective equipment and machine guarding.
• Work with the Occupational Health Department to develop the ergonomics program.
• Assist in approving designs for new and modified equipment and inspect such equipment before putting it into operation.
• Perform other duties as assigned or required.

Requirements

• Minimum High School diploma or GED; college degree preferred but not required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including phone etiquette.
• Self-starter with energy, a positive attitude, and strong people skills.
• Team player with computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Qlikview, and Alchemy.
• Trustworthy, with the ability to handle confidential material.
• Good attendance record.
• Bilingual preferred but not required.
• Must attach a resume to be considered.