Safety Coordinator
Location: Philadelphia, PA
We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Safety Coordinator to join our team at one of the country’s leading food manufacturing companies. This is an excellent opportunity to be part of a dynamic team focused on ensuring a safe and compliant work environment. If you have a passion for safety, a strong work ethic, and enjoy working in a fast-paced, manufacturing environment, we want to hear from you!
Key Responsibilities:
· Ensure compliance with all plant safety and environmental programs, including regular updates to safety plans (e.g., Hazard Communication, Lockout-Tagout, PPE, Emergency Response Plans, Bloodborne Pathogens, Confined Space, and Hazard Assessments).
· Facilitate Safety Committee meetings by coordinating agendas, maintaining attendance records, and documenting meeting minutes. Conduct compliance audits and generate work orders for any findings.
· Manage accurate and timely completion of safety and environmental inspections, recordkeeping, and reporting.
· Coordinate and conduct safety training, including new hire orientation, weekly huddle meetings, and annual training for all plant employees.
· Lead and perform employee incident investigations and root cause analyses.
· Ensure the timely and accurate maintenance of safety-related documents, including training records and environmental reports.
· Maintain effective communication between the Safety Department and Human Resources.
· Work closely with plant management to reduce risks through Ergonomic evaluations and Job Safety Analysis (JSA), and recommend corrective actions.
· Perform safety audits for both the plant and distribution center.
· Follow up with the Maintenance Department to ensure timely completion of all safety work orders.
· Maintain labor law postings, assist with drug screening, and ensure compliance with regular inspections (e.g., fire equipment, AED units, hoists, ladders, eyewash stations).
· Assist with plant inspections and work alongside the maintenance team.
· Knowledge of Industrial Lift Truck operation is desirable (certification preferred but not required).
Qualifications:
· 1-3 years of safety-related work experience required.
· Experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred, especially in companies with 500+ employees.
· Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations (General Industry) is essential.
· Experience with Risk Management Procedures (RMP) and Process Safety Management (PSM) is a plus.
· Certification in 1st Aid/CPR/AED required.
· Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
· A Bachelor’s degree in safety, environmental, industrial hygiene, or a related field is preferred but not required with relevant experience.
· Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
· Bilingual skills (Spanish or other languages) are a plus.
· Must be comfortable working in wet and cold environments (28 to 35 degrees Fahrenheit).
Working Conditions:
· This position requires moderate physical activity, including standing or walking for extended periods and handling average-weight objects.
· Frequent exposure to wet and cold environments, as low as 28 degrees Fahrenheit.
· Work within a diverse workforce and a collaborative team environment.
If you are passionate about safety and eager to contribute to a thriving, fast-paced company, apply today to join our team!
Job ID: 5412
