SAFETY COORDINATOR

Safety Coordinator Position Objective The Safety Coordinator is responsible for promoting and supporting a safe work environment throughout the facility. This is a hands-on, floor-based position requiring daily interaction with employees, supervisors, and managers in production, warehouse, maintenance, and shipping operations. This position will spend a significant portion of each day on the manufacturing floor identifying hazards, observing work practices, coaching employees, investigating incidents, and ensuring safety policies and procedures are followed. Benefits Excellent Benefits Offering FREE access to On-Site Doctor 10 paid holidays Qualifications Education - associate or bachelor's degree in occupational safety, environmental health and safety, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience may be considered. Experience - One or more years of experience in a safety related role. Prefer previous work history in a manufacturing setting. Ensure consistent, dependable attendance and demonstrate a willingness to accommodate non-standard work hours as necessary. Capable of effectively managing job-related stress and fostering productive workplace interactions. Job Responsibilities Maintain a strong, visible presence on the manufacturing floor and throughout the facility. Conduct daily safety observations, inspections, and audits to identify unsafe conditions and behaviors. Work directly with employees and supervisors to correct hazards and improve safe work practices. Assist with employee safety training, new employee safety orientations, and safety meetings. Monitor compliance with company safety policies, procedures, and required PPE. Assist with safety programs including Lockout/Tagout, machine guarding, hazard communication, powered industrial trucks, ergonomics, and emergency response. Promote employee reporting of hazards, unsafe conditions, and near misses. Participate in and support safety committee activities and employee safety initiatives. Work Environment Conditions Must be able to work in heat/humidity in summer months. Physical Activity Required Walk and stand for extended periods throughout a large manufacturing facility. Regularly work on the production floor, in warehouse areas, and around manufacturing equipment. Climb stairs and access various work areas as needed. Wear required personal protective equipment. Work around moving equipment, forklifts, machinery, noise, and other typical manufacturing conditions. Visual Activity Required Ability to see details at close range. The ability to see in low light conditions. Inteplast Group is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at View email address on click.appcast.io and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address. For more information, about our commitment to equal employment opportunity, view the EEO - Know Your Rights and Pay Transparency Statement. #J-18808-Ljbffr