Safety Coordinator

Job title: Safety Coordinator

Work Location: JRS Pharma LP - Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Division/Department: Administration

Reports to: Vice President of Site Operations

? Full-time

? Exempt

Position Summary:

The Safety Coordinator will provide support and assist with related project management. The Safety Coordinator is involved with creating, implementing and maintaining health and safety programs to support the site. This position will work with all department managers, production, warehouse, maintenance and quality personnel.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensure site compliance with OSHA standards
• Own incident investigations from intake to completion
• Review, update, develop and maintain existing company safety and emergency policies
• Monitor and stay current with all applicable federal, state and industrial safety-relevant regulatory/code changes
• Develop and schedule safety training presentations and tools for employees, contractors and temporary staff
• Train employees and temporary staff on all job specific safety policies and programs
• Oversee employee testing/training procedures of e.g. respirator use and fit testing
• Correct safety-related deficiencies; involve department/management as needed
• Ensure that all contractors' staff and their activities comply with all safety rules while on site
• Satisfy documentation requirements of all relevant safety regulations and codes
• Lead Safety committee and facilitate safety-related items
• Work with workers compensation insurance company on audits
• Train employees on safe operation of forklifts, scissor lifts, etc.
• Maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures
• Execute other responsibilities and projects as required

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:

• Associates degree required, Bachelor's degree preferred in Environmental Safety, Biology, Chemistry, or related field
• Strong computer skills in Microsoft Office, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
• Two years of related experience preferred

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards
• Detail oriented self-starter with the ability to work independently and the ability to manage multiple tasks
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 60 lbs., climbs stairs, ladders, frequently walk facilities and stand for long periods of time

Compensation details: 65000-70000 Yearly Salary