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.
• Ability to 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

Physical Requirements & Work Environment:

• Regularly walks, stands, bends, kneels, reaches, and climbs stairs and ladders while conducting inspections
• Occasional lifts or carries up to 50 pounds
• Ability to work in an active warehouse, dock, and yard environment with exposure to moving powered industrial equipment, elevated noise levels, and seasonal temperature variation
• Use of required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) including (but not limited to) safety footwear and high-visibility apparel.
• Ability to travel to other sites and perform ride-alongs with drivers as part of necessary OTR observations.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this role.

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change.