Safety Coordinator

Position Summary

The Safety Coordinator is responsible for promoting and maintaining a safe working environment throughout the food manufacturing facility. This position ensures compliance with OSHA regulations, company safety policies, and applicable food manufacturing safety standards. The Safety Coordinator works closely with management, supervisors, and employees to identify potential hazards, prevent workplace injuries, conduct safety training, and continuously improve safety programs and procedures.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain workplace safety policies and procedures in accordance with OSHA regulations and company standards.
• Conduct regular facility inspections to identify potential safety hazards and recommend corrective actions.
• Monitor employee compliance with safety policies, procedures, and proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Coordinate and conduct new-hire safety orientations and ongoing employee safety training.
• Investigate workplace accidents, injuries, near misses, and safety incidents; document findings and recommend preventative measures.
• Maintain accurate safety records, incident reports, OSHA logs, and required regulatory documentation.
• Assist with workers' compensation claims and return-to-work coordination.
• Ensure proper machine guarding, lockout/tagout (LOTO), forklift safety, chemical handling, and confined space procedures.
• Monitor proper use, storage, and labeling of cleaning chemicals and hazardous materials.
• Work with maintenance and production departments to address equipment-related safety concerns.
• Support emergency response procedures, fire safety programs, evacuation drills, and first aid readiness.
• Participate in safety committee meetings and promote employee involvement in safety initiatives.
• Monitor housekeeping, sanitation-related safety practices, slip-and-fall prevention, and safe material handling throughout the facility.
• Assist with internal and external safety audits and regulatory inspections.
• Track safety performance metrics, identify trends, and recommend continuous improvement initiatives.
• Partner with Quality Assurance and Sanitation departments to support compliance with food manufacturing safety requirements.

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience in workplace safety, preferably in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations and general industrial safety practices.
• Experience conducting safety inspections, incident investigations, and employee training.
• Understanding of lockout/tagout, machine guarding, PPE, forklift safety, and hazard communication.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and interact with employees at all levels of the organization.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and maintaining safety documentation.

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