Safety Coordinator

Position Summary

The Safety Coordinator is responsible for planning, implementing and overseeing company's employee safety at work.  Their main duty is to ensure that the company complies and adheres to Occupational Health and Safety Administration(OHSA) guidelines to reduce work-related injuries.

Essential Functions

• Walk the warehouse floor on regular basis to establish EH&S presence and provide support

• Conduct weekly and monthly EH&S Meetings schedule as needed

• Perform facility EH&S Inspections

• Suggests revisions to production methods and employee activity that does not meet health and safety codes

• Trains employees in safety procedures 

• Ability to evaluate PPE and ensure proper use and maintenance of PPE

• Ability to oversee Hazardous Waste Storage area and ensure regulatory agency compliance i.e. labeling, containment, proper disposal, documentation, etc.

• Assist in emergency response and provide first aid treatment

• Oversee Behavior Based / Observation Safety Programs

• Review Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) as needed

• Follow Fall Protection program, inspect all fall protection equipment and maintain inspection records

• Assist in administering and maintaining compliance programs such as LOTO, Hazard Communication, EAP,  Hot Work, Respiratory, BBP, etc.

• Work in conjunction with Maintenance to ensure equipment is functioning properly and ensure defective equipment is put out of service

• Support operations with lean manufacturing practices 

Education & Experience Requirements

• 2+ years’ experience with increasing responsibilities in a manufacturing, and distribution centers

• Forklift Train the trainer certified 

• Must be First Aid/AED/CPR Certified

• Capable of multitasking and working to demanding deadlines

• Able to make decisions and be a self-starter 

• Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety legislation and regulations Must have high school diploma

Knowledge & Skill Requirements

• Must have open availability (able to work all shifts)

• Must be proficient in the English language (speaking, Sec writing, and reading) Spanish a plus 

• 2+ years of high-end security/corporate security experience preferred; Warehouse security experience highly preferred

• Must have knowledge of OSHA 

• Knowledge of NFPA , Fire Pumps, and Fire systems preferred

• Must be professional, punctual, and possess strong communications skills.

• Must be willing to work overtime and special events when necessary 

• Must be able to pass Criminal Background Check 

Working Conditions

The working conditions described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Incumbents in this position work under typical office conditions, and the noise level is usually quiet to moderate.

In certain assignments, an employee may occasionally work near moving equipment and be exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals, biological hazards, airborne fumes, outdoor weather conditions and loud, prolonged noise.

Physical Requirements

• Able to reach and extend both arms to full length without restrictions.

• Able to bend, twist, reach, and lift up to 25 pounds without restrictions.

• Able to work with both hands without restrictions.

• Able to sit/stand for long periods (8-12 hours) without restrictions.

• Ability to ascend and descend staircases without restrictions.

Disclaimer 

This position description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive or exhaustive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position. Similarly, the listed activities, duties, or responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice. Employees are expected to regularly review their position descriptions and ensure that they are executing the essential functions at a level that meets or exceeds the expected performance outcomes.