Safety Coordinator (Pitman Night Shift)

Job Description

Job Description

Company Description

Making a difference in the world by reducing carbon emissions and improving access to clean energy with every module we make.  

  Our purpose is to make a difference in the world by reducing carbon emissions and improving access to clean energy with every module we make.

At Silfab Solar, the energy of our people is the power behind our success. Our employees actively shape the solar innovations of tomorrow, while adhering to the highest ethical operating standards and promoting a respectful and safe workplace for our diverse workforce.

Our state-of-the art facilities in the US and Canada engineer and design the latest generation of solar products and utilize advanced manufacturing technology to produce  high-efficiency PV cells and modules intended to outperform the market. As a profitable and rapidly expanding company in one of the fastest-growing sectors in the renewable energy industry, Silfab provides you with an incredible opportunity to build your career and contribute to a sustainable future. We are committed to investing in our employees, providing a dynamic and supportive environment for learning and professional growth.  We offer competitive pay, generous benefits, and opportunities for advancement, but more importantly, we offer you the ability to make a real difference in the world.

Together we can create a brighter, cleaner future for generations to come.

Job Description

Position Summary
The Shift Safety Coordinator supports the safety program on the production floor by ensuring safe work practices, coordinating daily safety activities, addressing hazards in real time, and reinforcing compliance with company policies, OSHA (or local equivalent) requirements, and site safety procedures. This role operates primarily during assigned production shifts and serves as the go-to safety resource for supervisors, team leaders and frontline employees.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform routine safety walkthroughs during each shift to identify hazards, unsafe behaviors, and at-risk conditions.
• Support supervisors in maintaining safe production processes and housekeeping standards.
• Respond to safety concerns, near misses, and incidents promptly; help drive timely corrective actions.
• Escalate urgent hazards immediately and coordinate interim controls to protect employees.
• Assist with pre-start safety checks (PPE readiness, lockout/tagout awareness, machine guarding visibility, safety signage, etc.).
• Ensure required documentation and training are current for assigned work areas (as applicable).
• Assist with incident/near-miss documentation, root-cause information gathering, and action tracking.
• Support communication of learnings from incidents to relevant teams.
• Lead or assist with daily/weekly toolbox talks and training refreshers aligned to site priorities.
• Reinforce safe procedures and standard work instructions for common work tasks (material handling, forklift use if applicable, LOTO awareness, working at heights if applicable, chemical handling if applicable).
• Maintain organized safety records for the shift (walkthrough logs, hazard reports, corrective action status, inspections checklists as assigned).
• Monitor adherence to required safety processes (PPE, reporting procedures, guarding, confined/controlled areas if applicable).
• Participate in safety meetings and assist with implementation of action plans (e.g., corrective actions, audits, safety campaigns).
• dentify repeat issues and recommend process improvements to reduce risk.
• Promote a safety-first culture; coach employees and supervisors in safe work behaviors.
• Encourage reporting of hazards and near misses without retaliation.

Qualifications

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing or industrial environments (light industrial preferred).
• Familiarity with OSHA safety principles and general safety compliance practices.
• Strong working knowledge of PPE and basic hazard controls (engineering controls, administrative controls, safe work practices).
• Ability to observe work, identify hazards, and communicate corrective actions clearly.
• Strong organizational and documentation skills.
• Ability to work effectively with all levels of staff (supervisors, operators, maintenance, management).

Preferred Qualifications

• Completed safety training/certifications (e.g., OSHA 10/30, CP/ASP, OSHA-related courses).
• Experience with incident investigations, corrective action tracking, and safety audit processes.
• Experience with hazard assessment processes (JHA/JSA, risk assessments).
• Knowledge of lockout/tagout basics and machine safety/guarding best practices.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Practical understanding of common hazards in light industrial work (slips/trips/falls, pinch points, moving equipment, manual/material handling strain, electrical hazards, etc.).
• Ability to conduct structured safety observations and use checklists consistently.
• Clear verbal communication and coaching skills; professional, non-confrontational approach.
• Comfort walking the floor, standing/walking for extended periods, and engaging with active operations.

Additional Information

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive Market Wages
• Paid Time Off (vacation, sick, and holiday)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance Plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Employee Recognition Programs
• Employee PV Panel Purchase Program

Additional Information

Silfab Solar is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Any information provided during the application process will be maintained in accordance with applicable privacy laws and Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) requirements.