Safety Coordinator
Job Tasks & Responsibilities
Collaborate with site leadership and operations teams to implement OSHA and other requirements and reinforce safety culture
Partner with Transportation, Human Resources, and Facilities to build safe work practices into daily operations, working side by side with supervisors to solve safety problems together
Conduct and document routine site inspections and audits, identify hazards and risk conditions, and ensure corrective actions are assigned, implemented, and closed out in a timely manner
Support compliance with OSHA, DOT/FMCSA, and environmental regulations, including OSHA 300/300A recordkeeping and driver qualification files
Support incident and near-miss investigations, documenting findings meticulously, identifying root causes, and following up on corrective action plans
Serve as a primary point of contact for safety communications: deliver toolbox talks, cascade critical information from the Safety Manager to frontline teams, and support targeted training initiatives and emergency preparedness activities, as applicable
Deliver new hire safety orientation and recurring training on forklift safety, hazard communication, lockout/tagout, and ergonomics
Chair the safety committee, including scheduling, agenda development, meeting minutes, and action item tracking
Monitor inspection and audit findings, ensure appropriate corrective actions are in place, and report their status and required training completion to leadership
Compile and share safety metrics (TRIR, DART, near-miss rates, open findings) and support special safety projects and pilot programs
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
Demonstrate a positive attitude and passion for health and safety and employee well-being
Build trust and partner effectively with everyone from frontline associates and drivers to senior leadership, gaining buy-in through credibility and relationships rather than authority
Approachable and visible on the floor, so that employees raise hazards and concerns early and openly
Organize and manage tasks and priorities with precision and a sense of urgency
Accurately perceive issues and provide expertise to solve issues that arise
Understand and can demonstrate issue identification, resolution, tracking, and reporting
Good written and oral communication skills
Working knowledge of computers and various software
What you'll need
Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree with 1+ years of experience, OR 3+ years in all aspects of safety — OSHA, DOT compliance, safety policy and procedure development, and loss control
1+ years of experience in logistics, supply chain, project coordination, or a related field
OSHA 30-Hour and current First Aid/CPR/AED certification, or the ability to obtain both within 90 days of hire
Ability to conduct training and influence teams at all levels of the organization
Proficiency in Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Slides)
Valid driver’s license and a driving record that meets our insurability standards; able to travel up to 25%
Flexibility regarding shifts and working hours, including occasional evenings, weekends, and on-call incident response
Nice to have
CHST, OHST, certification
EHS or fleet telematics software experience
Forklift train-the-trainer
Multi-site operations experience
Conversational proficiency in Spanish