Safety Coordinator

Safety Coordinator

Location: Manteno, IL

Job Type: Contract

Pay Rate: $30-$35/hour

About the Opportunity

We are seeking a Safety Coordinator to support workplace safety and compliance within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys being visible on the production floor, working directly with employees, and helping drive a strong safety culture.

The Safety Coordinator will partner with Production, Maintenance, Warehouse, Sanitation, Quality, and Human Resources to identify hazards, conduct safety inspections, support employee training, investigate incidents, and maintain compliance with OSHA requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain a visible presence throughout production and operational areas to identify and address safety hazards.
• Conduct safety inspections, audits, observations, and follow-up on corrective actions.
• Support OSHA compliance and safety programs related to Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), machine guarding, personal protective equipment (PPE), hazard communication, ergonomics, and chemical safety .
• Coordinate and deliver new hire, refresher, and job-specific safety training.
• Assist with Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), risk assessments, incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective actions.
• Maintain safety records, training documentation, Safety Data Sheets (SDSs), and OSHA-related documentation.
• Track safety metrics, incidents, trends, and training completion and communicate findings to leadership.
• Partner cross-functionally to implement safety initiatives and continuous improvement efforts.
• Support emergency preparedness, safety committee activities, workers' compensation, and return-to-work processes.

What We're Looking For

• 2+ years of safety or Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) experience , preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Working knowledge of OSHA regulations and general industry safety practices.
• Experience conducting safety inspections, employee training, incident investigations, and corrective actions.
• Familiarity with LOTO, machine guarding, PPE, hazard communication, and ergonomics.
• Strong communication, organization, and documentation skills.
• Comfortable working directly with employees and spending significant time on the production floor.
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Safety, EHS, or a related field preferred.
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification preferred.
• Bilingual skills are a plus.

Sterling Contract Benefits

As a contract employee of Sterling, you are eligible for a full employee benefits package , including:

• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Three medical plan options
• Dental and vision coverage
• 401(k)
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.