Safety Coordinator

As the Safety Coordinator , you are responsible for maintaining the overall safe environment of the facility through employee orientation, training, evaluation, accident documentation and root‑cause analysis. Additionally, you will monitor PPE requirements, ensuring safety gear compliance and good housekeeping practices throughout the site. Why HODGE At HODGE, we truly believe success comes from treating people like family. That‘s why we offer a fulfilling career that goes beyond just a paycheck. HODGE offers a wide range of perks and benefits that make it the perfect place to grow your skillset: Balance: We understand the importance of a healthy work‑life balance. At HODGE, you can count on having holidays off (while still getting paid for them), allowing you to spend quality time with your family and friends. Great Benefits: We value our employees' well‑being and offer a comprehensive benefits package. Enjoy paid time off, 401k, medical, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, an employee assistance program, wellness program, and much more! Competitive Pay: We offer competitive wages. Your hard work will be recognized and rewarded! Safety First: At HODGE, we prioritize safety above all else. Your well‑being is our top priority. We protect our work family by maintaining safety policies, including the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and proactive hazard identification. Ambition: We're a team of ambitious individuals who are dedicated to achieving great things together. We embrace the "Whatever It Takes" mindset, ensuring that we go the extra mile to deliver exceptional results. Friendly Work Environment: Join a team that feels like family! You'll be supported by colleagues who genuinely care about your success and well‑being. What You'll Do Family-First Safety Culture: Promote a safety culture that feels like a supportive family, where employees understand the importance of looking out for one another and prioritizing safety. Organize safety campaigns, workshops, and communication efforts to increase safety awareness among all employees. Safety Training & Practices: Conduct employee orientations to familiarize new hires with safety protocols and procedures. Monitor employee safety practices daily. Investigations & Inspections: Conduct regular inspections to identify potential hazards and address them promptly. Investigate near‑miss, first aid, injury, and property damage incidents thoroughly to determine root cause and assist in implementing corrective measures. Communication & Coordination: Collaborate with leadership and relevant departments to implement safety measures and address safety concerns. Conduct monthly safety committee meetings. Coordinate powered industrial truck maintenance with outside vendors. Data Integrity: Maintain accurate and up‑to‑date safety records, ensuring data integrity and accessibility for reporting and analysis purposes. Complete and distribute reports. Follow post‑incident protocols. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Maintain adequate supply and conduct inspections of PPE. Ensure compliance with all OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) and site‑specific safety and PPE requirements. Discipline Administration: Support Be Safe reminders and 3‑Strike Safety Policy. Confidentiality: Maintain strict confidentiality regarding sensitive safety information, including employee records, investigations, and discussions. Always uphold ethical standards and safeguard employee privacy. Shift Support: Provide support to employees across multiple shifts, addressing their safety‑related needs and concerns in a timely and effective manner. Adapt communication and support strategies to accommodate varying shift schedules. Occasional Travel: Travel occasionally as required for training, meetings, or other safety‑related activities. Demonstrate HODGE Values: Model HODGE core values of Family, Integrity, Ambition, Respect, and Balance. Uphold, support, and promote all company policies and procedures. Demonstrate that success comes from treating people like family. Additional Duties: Perform tasks as assigned to support dynamic changes in business conditions. Qualifications Effective communication and problem‑solving skills. Ability to build strong relations with employees at all levels of the organization. Maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion. Knowledge of OSHA and safety regulations. Proficient computer skills, including data entry, data processing, communication tools and safety software. Associate degree in occupational safety and health, environmental safety, safety management, related field, or equivalent work experience. Additional safety certifications and training highly desired (e.g., Certified Safety Professional, OSHA 10‑hour, OSHA 30‑hour, First Aid, Automated External Defibrillator (AED), CPR, Power Industrial Truck, Train‑the‑Trainer). Your future starts here! Apply now and join our team at HODGE. Candidates who require or anticipate requiring employment visa sponsorship at any point during their employment are not eligible for this position. This includes OPT-to-H-1B transitions. #J-18808-Ljbffr