Safety SQF Coordinator

About Us:

At Source Logistics, we provide customized logistics and supply chain solutions across the United States. Our services include full service warehousing, order processing, ecommerce fulfillment, marketing fulfillment, transportation solutions, and data driven supply chain services.

We support a wide range of industries including food and beverage, apparel, retail, health and beauty, medical, industrial, technology, financial services, and more. Our mission is to help both US and international companies successfully grow their presence in the US through reliable, flexible, and competitive logistics solutions.

Source Logistics currently operates more than 5.6 million square feet of warehouse space nationwide, with strategically located facilities in Los Angeles, CA, Chicago, IL, Monroe and Edison, NJ, Portland, OR, Houston, TX, Dallas, TX, and Laredo, TX.

About The Role:

The Safety and SQF Clerk supports both the Environmental Health and Safety (EHS)

and Food Safety (SQF/BRC) programs across all regional Source Logistics sites. This role

plays a key part in preparing locations for customer, regulatory, and SQF audits, conducting

safety and food-safety inspections, and ensuring that each facility maintains full

compliance with internal standards and external regulatory requirements.

Reporting to the Safety, OSHA and Quality Manager and will collaborate with Operational

Regional Managers, and Site Leadership. This position requires frequent travel to all sites to

support onsite assessments, training, corrective actions, audit readiness, and continuous

improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities:

HS Responsibilities

• Conduct regular workplace inspections to identify and assess chemical, physical,
  
  

biological, ergonomic, and operational hazards.

• Develop, recommend, and help implement corrective and preventive actions to
  
  

reduce risk and prevent workplace incidents.

• Support incident investigations, root cause analyses, and corrective action followup.
• Educate employees on safety protocols, hazard recognition, and emergency
  
  

response procedures.

• Prepare and deliver training programs to enhance safety awareness and
  
  

compliance.

• Promote a positive safety culture through engagement, coaching, and
  
  

reinforcement of safe work practices.

• Collect and analyze EHS data, including incident rates, near misses, and safety
  
  

observations.

• Utilize EHS management software for monitoring, reporting, and ensuring accurate
  
  

and complete data.

• Ensure compliance with OSHA requirements and internal safety policies.
• Engage with employees at all levels to gather feedback and address safety
  
  

concerns.

• Support continuous improvement of safety programs, procedures, and site
  
  

readiness.

SQF / Food Safety Responsibilities

• Conduct routine food-safety, sanitation, and hygiene inspections across all
  
  

warehouse areas, including storage, dock operations, pest control, and employee

practices.

• Assist in maintaining SQF documentation, including program updates, verification
  
  

records, supplier documentation, training files, and corrective actions.

• Prepare facilities for SQF audits and customer food-safety visits, ensuring that all
  
  

documentation, logs, and physical conditions meet program requirements.

• Support traceability exercises, mock recalls, hold/release program checks, and
  
  

allergen control verification.

• Train employees on SQF basics, GMPs, hygiene expectations, and food-safety
  
  

procedures.

• Partner with the Quality team to review CAPAs, verify implementation, and ensure
  
  

sustainable compliance.

• Monitor housekeeping and sanitation processes to ensure alignment with SQF and
  
  

customer expectations.

• Assist with vendor approval, visitor management, and documentation control as
  
  

needed.

Multi-Site Support

• Travel frequently to all warehouse locations within the assigned region to conduct
  
  

assessments, support training, validate controls, follow up on corrective actions,

and prepare each site for audits.

• Provide onsite support during customer, regulatory, and SQF audits.
• Ensure standardized processes across sites and escalate gaps that need leadership
  
  

intervention.

• Collaborate with Regional Managers and Site Leadership to keep each location
  
  

audit-ready at all times.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Health Sciences, Food Science, or a
  
  

related field.

• Strong knowledge of OSHA standards and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Foundational understanding of SQF, GMPs, food-safety programs, or HACCP
  
  

concepts. (SQF training can be provided if needed.)

• Experience conducting workplace safety inspections and risk assessments.
• Experience supporting or maintaining documentation for quality, SQF, or food-safety
  
  

programs preferred.

• Proficiency in EHS or quality management software and data analysis tools.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to design and deliver safety or food-safety training programs.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills, with attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across multiple departments.
• Willingness to travel frequently across all Chicago sites.
• Previous experience in a logistics, warehouse, or distribution environment
  
  

preferred.

• Ability to support audit preparation, documentation reviews, and corrective action
  
  

follow-up for SQF and customer audits.

• Comfort working with document control, verification logs, traceability exercises,
  
  

and standard operating procedures.

Bonus points:

• Bilingual (Spanish preferred).
• Previous experience with SQF, BRC, HACCP, or other food-safety programs.
• Prior experience in supply chain or logistics environments.
• OSHA 30 General Industry Certification
  
  

The hourly pay for this role is: $25 USD - $28 USD

Benefits

Source Logistics offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the health, wellbeing, and financial security of our employees. Benefits may vary by role and location and may include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Paid time off and company holidays
• Life and disability insurance
• Education Reimbursement
  
  

HR will review benefit eligibility and details during the interview process.

Perks and Work Environment

At Source Logistics, we value collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement. We offer a fast paced work environment where team members are empowered to contribute, grow their skills, and make a meaningful impact across our operations.

Team members have the opportunity to work alongside experienced professionals, gain exposure to diverse operations, and build a long term career within the logistics and supply chain industry.