Safety Coordinator

About the role

The Safety Coordinator serves as the designated safety presence on assigned shifts, executing the Oats Overnight Safety Program under the direction of the Safety Manager. Key responsibilities include conducting inspections, coaching employees in the moment, supporting investigations, and maintaining safety documentation.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the designated safety presence on your assigned shift, carrying out the day-to-day activities of the Oats Overnight Safety Program under the direction of the Safety Manager.
• Conduct inspections, audits, and observations to identify unsafe acts or conditions and ensure corrective actions are completed.
• Observe and coach employees on at-risk behaviors in real time - reinforcing safe work habits on the floor, every shift.
• Support the incident investigation process for workplace injuries, near misses, and unsafe conditions - documenting accurately and reporting to leadership promptly.
• Aid employees in understanding and completing their own safety responsibilities; safety is everyone's responsibility, no role exempt, no concern too small.
• Support the development and delivery of safety training programs, including new hire orientation.
• Maintain safety records and documentation in compliance with OSHA and company standards.
• Collaborate with supervisors and managers to address safety concerns and reinforce safe practices.
• Participate in emergency response planning and drills.
• Support continuous improvement projects as directed.
• Ensure compliance with food safety and Good Manufacturing Practices.

Requirements

• 2+ years of safety experience, preferably in a manufacturing or operations environment.
• Associate’s degree preferred; high school diploma or equivalent required.
• Basic knowledge of OSHA regulations and safety standards.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Comfortable working directly with front-line employees and supervisors on the floor.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities and navigate a fast-moving environment.
• A relentless drive to get things done.
• Flexible, willing, and quick to learn new processes, new technology, and new ways of thinking.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred (Required in AZ).

Qualifications

• Must be able to work near food ingredients; exposure to food allergens may occur.
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at times, and up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• Prolonged periods walking, standing, and performing inspections in a warehouse/manufacturing setting.

Skills

• Knowledge of OSHA regulations and safety standards.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to observe and coach employees in real time.
• Ability to document and report incidents accurately.
• Ability to collaborate with supervisors and managers.
• Ability to participate in emergency response planning and drills.
• Ability to support continuous improvement projects.
• Ability to ensure compliance with food safety and Good Manufacturing Practices.

Benefits

• Full benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, and 401k.
• Parental leave.
• Weekly pay.
• Stock options - every employee is an owner.
• Free, delicious oatmeal.

Pay

Hourly, shift-based. Details TBA.

Schedule

Full-time, hourly, shift-based. Shifts vary and may include days, nights, and/or weekends based on operational needs.