The Principal Safety Coordinator plays a critical role in fostering a safe and healthy workplace by providing guidance, training, and resources that support proactive safety practices and employee well-being. This position serves as the on-site safety leader, actively engaging employees at all levels to promote a strong safety culture.
The Principal Safety Coordinator is expected to be a visible, hands-on leader, reinforcing safety and operational excellence while empowering employees to take ownership of their health and safety.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The duties and responsibilities of this position consist of, but are not limited to, the following:
Delivering safety training for new hire orientation, equipment certifications, etc.
Leading incident investigations and driving corrective actions.
Conduct safety inspections and audits to identify and mitigate risks.
Supporting project implementation and monitoring compliance with safety standards.
Developing, analyzing, and reporting safety performance metrics.
Recordkeeping & retention for safety training.
Inspecting and auditing food safety programs and processes.
Partnering with operations & cross-functional teams to execute company EHS policies and initiatives.
Ensuring compliance with all applicable local, state, and federal safety regulations.
QUALIFICATIONS
Required:
High school diploma or GED
Minimum 2 years’ experience in safety-related duties in manufacturing or warehousing.
Preferred:
Associate or bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
Minimum 2 years’ experience in environmental, health, and safety in manufacturing, warehousing, etc.
Subject matter expert in environmental regulations
Certified trainer for powered industrial trucks
Possess safety certifications (ASP, CSP, etc.)
Excellent written/verbal communication skills – interfacing with all departmental leaders
Excellent administrative skills – presentations, trend graphing
Strong problem-solving skills – lean principles
Have a positive attitude and solution-seeker for all opportunities
Passion for risk mitigation and positive safety culture
We will review applications for this role on an ongoing basis and encourage all interested candidates to apply at their earliest convenience.
Compensation Range
$17.22 - $27.28The base pay range displayed on the job posting reflects the minimum and maximum base pay for this specific location. Your individual base pay within this range is determined by job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base pay only and do not include additional variable compensation.
Questioning if you meet the mark? Studies have shown that some individuals may be less likely to apply unless they match the job description exactly. Here at C.H. Robinson, we’re building an inclusive workplace where all employees feel they belong. If this position excites you, we welcome you to apply whether you check all the preferred qualifications or just a few. You may just be our next great fit!
Equal Opportunity
C.H. Robinson is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to a workplace and performance culture that reflects the strengths of our worldwide marketplace. We value unique experiences and diverse backgrounds of our people within our company, our business relationships, and our communities. We’re committed to providing an inclusive environment, free from harassment and discrimination, where all employees feel welcomed, valued and respected.
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Benefits
Your Health, Wealth and Self
Your total wellbeing is the foundation of our business, and our benefits support your financial, family and personal goals. We provide the top-tier benefits that matter to you most, including:
Three medical plans which include
Prescription drug coverage
Enhanced Fertility benefits
Flexible Spending Accounts
Health Savings Account (including employer contribution)
Dental and Vision
Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
Paid observed holidays
2 paid floating holidays for U.S. hourly employees
Flexible Time Off (FTO) offered to U.S. salaried employees — no accruals and no caps. Paid Time Off (PTO) offered to all other employees in the U.S. and Canada
Paid parental leave
Paid time off to volunteer in your community
Charitable Giving Match Program
401(k) with 6% company matching
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Plus a broad range of career development, networking, and team-building opportunities
Learn more about our benefit offerings on our BENEFITS & WELLBEING page
Skills Required
- High school diploma or GED
- Minimum 2 years' experience in safety-related duties in manufacturing or warehousing
- Associate or bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
- Minimum 2 years' experience in environmental, health, and safety in manufacturing, warehousing, etc.
- Subject matter expert in environmental regulations
- Certified trainer for powered industrial trucks
- Possess safety certifications (ASP, CSP, etc.)
- Excellent written/verbal communication skills
- Excellent administrative skills - presentations, trend graphing
- Strong problem-solving skills - lean principles
- Positive attitude and solution-seeker
- Passion for risk mitigation and positive safety culture
C.H. Robinson Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about C.H. Robinson and has not been reviewed or approved by C.H. Robinson.
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Healthcare Strength — Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and mental health coverage is offered alongside FSAs and employer HSA contributions. Feedback suggests health coverage is often viewed as strong and supportive of wellbeing.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with a dollar-for-dollar company match and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan strengthen long-term financial security. Additional offerings like performance bonuses and charitable matching further bolster the package.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off, paid holidays, sick time, volunteer time, and role-based FTO/PTO structures provide multiple avenues for rest and flexibility. Feedback suggests generous PTO and work-from-home options are valued by many employees.
C.H. Robinson Insights
What We Do
C.H. Robinson solves logistics problems for companies across the globe and across industries, from the simple to the most complex. With nearly $21 billion in freight under management and 19 million shipments annually, we are one of the world’s largest logistics platforms. Our global suite of services accelerates trade to seamlessly deliver the products and goods that drive the world’s economy. With the combination of our multi-modal transportation management system and expertise, we use our information advantage to deliver smarter solutions for our more than 105,000 customers and 73,000 contract carriers. Our technology is built by and for supply chain experts to bring faster, more meaningful improvements to our customers’ businesses. As a responsible global citizen, we are also proud to contribute millions of dollars to support causes that matter to our company, our Foundation and our employees.
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