Safety Coordinator

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Safety Coordinator

Company Overview

CEEUS Inc. is an established and successful wholesale distributor experiencing dynamic growth. Our role in the supply chain is to coordinate the flow of materials and equipment from manufacturers to the electric power companies who serve underserved communities. 

Our operations are in West Columbia, SC and Glen Allen, VA, allowing us to conveniently serve our member-owners, the electric cooperatives, as well as municipal and investor-owned utilities. We proudly offer next-day delivery to our members via our fleet of trucks or common carriers. To best serve our customers, CEEUS offers tool repair services, lineman PPE testing, as well as emerging technologies such as broadband fiber optics and electric vehicle charging equipment. 

We supply the needs of those who power our world.

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS  

Department |  Human Resources 

Reports To |  Director of Human Resources 

PURPOSE  

The Safety Coordinator, reporting to Human Resources, is responsible for developing and maintaining a safe, compliant, and accountable work environment across CEEUS operations. This position serves as the company's safety subject-matter resource, proactively identifying hazards, investigating incidents, managing safety-related claims, and developing practical policies, procedures, and training. The Safety Coordinator partners with Human Resources, Operations, Facilities, Fleet, and other leaders to address safety concerns, implement effective corrective actions, and continuously improve safety performance.

NATURE AND SCOPE  

The Safety Coordinator is an experienced safety professional responsible for the day-to-day safety function within CEEUS's distribution and warehouse environment. The position requires a strong understanding of warehouse operations, OSHA and DOT requirements, emergency preparedness, incident investigation, workers' compensation, and risk management. The Safety Coordinator is expected to independently evaluate safety concerns, develop sound solutions, and follow issues through resolution.

Reporting to Human Resources, the Safety Coordinator works collaboratively across the organization while maintaining appropriate independence as the company's safety subject-matter resource. The position supports leadership by providing clear safety guidance, identifying risks and trends, and helping establish accountability for safe work practices and corrective actions.

QUALITIES

The Safety Coordinator we are looking for will be:

• Proactive: Identifies hazards and emerging risks before they result in an incident.
• Analytical: Looks beyond the immediate cause of an incident to identify root and systemic causes.
• Accountable: Follows safety concerns and corrective actions through completion and expects others to do the same.
• Decisive:  Exercises sound judgment and takes appropriate action when safety concerns arise.
• Credible:  Builds trust with employees and leaders while maintaining the confidence to challenge unsafe practices.
• Thorough:  Develops policies, procedures, investigations, and corrective actions that are complete, practical, and well considered.
• Operationally Minded:  Understands the realities of a distribution environment and develops safety solutions that can be effectively implemented in daily operations.
• Communicative: Clearly communicates safety expectations, risks, procedures, and corrective actions to employees and leaders at all levels.
• Resourceful:  Can independently develop and implement safety programs and procedures where existing processes are incomplete or need improvement.
• Emergency Ready:  Maintains composure and sound judgment during medical emergencies, serious incidents, and other critical situations.
• Continuous Improvement Mindset: Uses data, observations, employee feedback, and investigation findings to strengthen safety performance.

JOB RESPONSIBILITES

1. Develop, implement, and continuously improve safety policies, procedures, programs, and practices that support a safe and compliant work environment.
2. Maintain working knowledge of applicable OSHA, DOT/FMCSA, environmental, and other regulatory requirements and ensure safety practices and documentation appropriately reflect those requirements.
3. Conduct safety inspections, hazard assessments, job safety analyses, and workplace observations to proactively identify risks and recommend effective controls.
4. Investigate workplace injuries, near-misses, property damage, equipment incidents, vehicle accidents, and other safety events; identify root and contributing causes and develop appropriate corrective actions.
5. Track identified hazards and corrective actions through completion and follow up to ensure solutions are implemented and effective.
6. Coordinate workers’ compensation claims and related documentation in partnership with Human Resources, employees, medical providers, insurance carriers, and other appropriate parties.
7. Partner with Human Resources and operational leaders regarding safety expectations, work restrictions, return-to-work matters, employee accountability, and other safety-related concerns.
8. Support safety requirements associated with distribution and warehouse operations, including material handling, powered industrial trucks, warehouse traffic, loading and unloading, ergonomics, equipment, facilities, and transportation activities.
9. Maintain appropriate emergency preparedness and response procedures and coordinate training, drills, equipment, and resources necessary to respond effectively to workplace emergencies.
10. Develop and deliver safety training and education for employees and leaders and promote employee participation in hazard identification, near-miss reporting, and other safety initiatives.
11. Monitor safety, incident, claims, and inspection data to identify trends, measure effectiveness, and recommend opportunities for improvement.
12. Coordinate applicable environmental, waste management, and hazardous material practices and maintain required documentation.
13. Communicate significant safety risks, trends, incidents, and recommendations to Human Resources and appropriate operational leadership and escalate unresolved or significant concerns when necessary.
14. Partner with Human Resources, Operations, Facilities, and other leaders to promote accountability, strengthen the safety culture, and integrate safety into daily operations.
15. Perform their responsibilities in a manner that reflects CEEUS’s core values
16. Other duties as assigned 

WORKING LOCATION AND CONDITIONS  

• Based at CEEUS Headquarters and Distribution Center in West Columbia, SC, with travel to the Glen Allen, VA facility and other company locations as needed.
• Work is performed in both office and active warehouse environments.
• Requires regular movement throughout warehouse and operational areas, including exposure to varying temperatures, noise, moving equipment, and other conditions typical of a distribution environment.
• Standard working hours are 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday, with one hour for lunch and two 15 minute breaks. 
• Requires availability outside of standard working hours as needed to respond to significant safety incidents, emergencies, or critical operational matters.
• Requires travel as needed to company facilities, training events, conferences, or other locations.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, climb, and otherwise navigate warehouse and facility environments as necessary to perform the essential functions of the position. 
• Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull safety equipment, supplies, or materials weighing up to 50 pounds as needed. 
• Ability to safely navigate active warehouse environments containing powered industrial trucks, material handling equipment, and other operational hazards. 
• Ability to travel between company locations and work in varying environmental conditions typical of warehouse and distribution operations.

Communication and Coordination

• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with employees, management, Human Resources, Operations, Facilities, Fleet, and other stakeholders.
• Ability to exchange accurate information, provide instructions, ask and answer questions, and communicate safety concerns and recommendations in a timely manner.
• Ability to organize and prioritize multiple assignments, meet deadlines, and adapt to changing priorities.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment, professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality.

Vision and Information Processing

• Requires sufficient visual acuity to read printed and electronic materials, review records and data, perform computer-based work, and observe workplace conditions and potential hazards.
• Ability to accurately process, analyze, and interpret written, numerical, regulatory, and electronic information.
• Ability to maintain attention to detail and concentration while performing work requiring accuracy.
• Ability to apply critical thinking, problem-solving, and sound judgment when evaluating safety concerns and determining appropriate actions.

Safety and Regulatory Compliance

• Ability to recognize and respond appropriately to workplace hazards, unsafe conditions, and safety-related incidents.
• Ability to safely work within an active warehouse and distribution environment while following applicable safety procedures and regulations.
• Ability to respond appropriately to workplace injuries, property damage, equipment incidents, near-misses, and other safety events.
• Ability to participate in emergency preparedness and response activities, including availability outside standard working hours when required.

Leadership and Decision-Making

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain appropriate focus on safety-critical matters.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment when evaluating safety concerns, incidents, and workplace conditions.
• Ability to remain composed and make sound decisions during emergencies, investigations, and other high-pressure situations.
• Ability to work effectively with employees and leaders at all levels of the organization.

Equal Employment Opportunity/ ADA Statement

CEEUS is an equal opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state and local laws. Reasonable accommodations will be provided to qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would create an undue hardship. 

EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE

Required Qualifications 

Preferred Qualifications 

Education Level  

High School Diploma, Current First Aid, CPR, and AED certification

Advanced emergency response training beyond basic First Aid/CPR/AED appropriate to a workplace or industrial environment 

Ability to obtain and maintain additional safety certifications required for the position

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Health & Safety, Safety Management, Industrial Safety, or a related field 

CSP, ASP, CHST, or other recognized professional safety certification 

OSHA 30-hour or other advanced OSHA training 

Additional emergency response, hazardous materials, DOT, or safety related certifications. 

Work   Experience  

Demonstrated experience developing, implementing, and maintaining workplace safety policies, procedures, and programs.

Demonstrated experience conducting incident investigations, identifying root causes, and implementing corrective actions.

Working knowledge of OSHA requirements, safety recordkeeping, and applicable DOT/FMCSA requirements.

Experience coordinating workers’ compensation claims and responding to workplace injuries, property damage, equipment incidents, or vehicle accidents.

Experience conducting safety inspections, hazard assessments, and safety training.

Experience in a multi-location distribution or warehouse environment.

Experience developing or significantly improving a safety program in an organization with limited or developing safety processes.

Work Skills  

Strong organizational and time-management skills.

Strong written, verbal, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills.

Ability to build effective working relationships across all levels of the organization.

Strong analytical, investigative, and problem-solving skills.