Safety Coordinator

Safety Coordinator

Safety starts with you. Join our team as a Safety Coordinator and help foster a safe, compliant, and productive distribution environment where every employee goes home safely.

Position Purpose: Planning, establishing, implementing, overseeing, and maintaining a variety of health, safety, and environmental programs to assist in establishing a safe environment for employees. Ensure that Meyer strives to maintain compliance with Occupational Health and Safety guidelines to reduce work-related injuries. Diligent and analytical to focus on injury prevention and have an eye for detail and a sensitivity for potential dangers.

Pay: Annual salary based on experience. Full-time, salaried role (minimum 45 hours per week).

Schedule: Salaried position working a minimum of 45 hours per week. Flexible schedule, with average time: Monday through Friday, three days from 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM and two days from 9:30 AM to 7:00 PM. Traveling schedule will be based on travel needs. In-office position. Occasional travel required; schedule will vary based on business and operational needs.

Qualifications: Minimum of 2 years of safety experience, a degree in Safety Management, or experience in a related management role preferred. Active First Aid certification and completion of the OSHA 30-Hour Course are preferred. High school diploma or GED required; Associate degree in Business or a related field preferred. Valid Indiana driver's license required.

Duties include but are not limited to: Enforce OSHA regulations, standards, and safety guidelines. Conduct accident, injury, and near-miss investigations to identify root causes and corrective actions. Conduct risk assessments and implement effective hazard control measures. Collaborate with leadership to monitor compliance and proactively identify safety concerns. Intervene and correct unsafe behaviors, conditions, or operations. Conduct new hire safety orientations and warehouse safety training as needed. Perform quarterly safety walkthroughs at company facilities and annual audits at remote locations. Evaluate training needs, recommend improvements, and help develop and coordinate company safety programs. Conduct classroom and hands-on Powered Industrial Truck (forklift) certification training. Spend a minimum of two evenings per week on the warehouse floor, coaching employees, reinforcing safe behaviors, and addressing unsafe conditions. Perform drug testing responsibilities and maintain proficiency in reasonable suspicion procedures. Manage and investigate workers' compensation claims, including documentation, reporting, and follow-up. Maintain adequate inventory of first aid supplies and safety equipment. Ensure PPE assignments and compliance records are accurately documented in company systems (e.g., Paylocity). Provide first aid assistance when necessary. Lead weekly safety talks and awareness sessions focused on incident trends, concerns, and preventative measures. Partner with warehouse, logistics, and cross-functional teams to ensure safety remains a top organizational priority. Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits & Other Incentives: Medical with HSA option. Dental. Vision. Disability. Life Insurance. 401K with Company Match. Paid Holidays. Paid Vacation AND Personal Time. Paid orientation and training. Introductory and annual reviews. Direct deposit. Employee Discount. Casual attire. Work/life balance. Other Meyer Perks: cell phone discounts, rental car discounts, etc. Stable employment at a growing company that offers advancement opportunities. & More!

Requirements: Positive and confident attitude. Critical thinking. Knowledge, comprehension, and application of OSHA regulations (30-hour OSHA card). Demonstrated leadership skills and abilities. Knowledge and application of federal and state workers' compensation laws and experience with legal documents. Must have general knowledge of federal, state and local safety laws and regulations. Knowledge of office equipment including copiers, fax machines, computers, etc. Planning/organizing and follow-up skills the individual prioritizes and plans work activities, uses time efficiently and develops realistic action plans, and follows up to ensure compliance. Communication - Must have excellent oral and written communication skills up and down the organizational structure. Effective oral and written communication, effectively relating to all levels. Excellent listening skills. Computer skills (Word/Excel/ PowerPoint). Problem-solving. Ability to identify and deliver creative recommendations/solutions. Practice a high level of confidentiality. Emotional intelligence. First Aid, CPR, and AED training (gain certification to be a trainer if needed). Drug Screening training. Ability to work under general supervision and make independent decisions. Makes decisions to keep employees safe and stay in compliance with OSHA Regulations. Ability to effectively interact with varying situations and personalities. Ability to travel as needed, with immediate response in special circumstances.

About Us: Meyer Distributing is a complete wholesale distributor: automotive, RV/towing, outdoor living, marine, and more. With 100+ locations across the country, Meyer services dealers nationwide. Meyer Logistics is a transportation company that serves as the backbone of Meyer Distributing's shipping network. Meyer Logistics has a fleet of 500+ top-of-the-line trucks. Meyer Distributing & Logistics are driven to perform come join our team today!