Safety Coordinator

Job Description

Job Description

SAFETY COORDINATOR
Automation Personnel Services is looking for a  Safety  Coordiantor for a company based in Memphis, TN. This company   is seeking a hands-on, detail-oriented Safety Coordinator to support workplace safety, regulatory compliance, and accident prevention within its steel manufacturing operations in Memphis, Tennessee. The Safety Coordinator will be responsible for implementing and monitoring safety programs, conducting inspections, investigating workplace incidents, and ensuring compliance with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations.

The ideal candidate will have previous safety experience in a manufacturing, steel production, warehouse, or heavy industrial environment. This individual must be comfortable working directly on the production floor, identifying potential hazards, conducting employee training, and promoting a strong safety culture across all shifts.

Pay Rate
$22.00 per hour

Schedule and Hours
Monday through Friday, 8 00 am to 5 00 pm. (some overtime may be required) 

Safety Coordinator Duties and Responsibilities

Workplace Safety & OSHA Compliance

• Monitor daily manufacturing operations to ensure compliance with OSHA regulations and company safety policies.
• Conduct routine safety inspections, workplace audits, and hazard assessments throughout the facility.
• Identify unsafe working conditions and behaviors and implement corrective actions.
• Maintain accurate OSHA 300, 300A, and 301 records, incident reports, and safety documentation.
• Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local workplace safety regulations.
• Monitor employee compliance with personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements.

Incident Investigation & Prevention

• Investigate workplace accidents, injuries, near misses, and safety concerns.
• Conduct root cause analyses and recommend preventive and corrective actions.
• Track incidents, corrective actions, and safety trends to reduce workplace injuries.

Manufacturing & Industrial Safety

• Monitor safe operation of forklifts, overhead cranes, hoists, and material-handling equipment.
• Ensure proper implementation of Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures.
• Inspect machinery and production equipment for potential safety hazards.
• Monitor safe handling, storage, and transportation of steel tubes, raw materials, and finished products.
• Identify hazards associated with sharp metal edges, heavy materials, pinch points, and moving machinery.

Safety Training & Employee Orientation

• Conduct safety orientations for newly hired employees, temporary associates, and staffing agency personnel.
• Provide ongoing safety training related to OSHA standards, PPE, forklift safety, LOTO, emergency response, and hazard communication.
• Conduct toolbox talks and regular safety meetings with production employees.
• Maintain accurate employee training records and certification documentation.

Safety Reporting & Administration

• Maintain organized safety records, inspection reports, and corrective action documentation.
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly safety reports for management.
• Track safety key performance indicators (KPIs), including workplace injuries, near misses, training completion, and corrective actions.
• Use Microsoft Excel to maintain safety logs, incident registers, and compliance reports.
• Assist with internal safety audits and regulatory inspections.
• Coordinate with production management, human resources, and staffing agencies regarding safety concerns.

Safety Coordinator Qualifications  and Requirements

• Previous hands-on safety experience in a manufacturing, steel processing, warehouse, or industrial environment.
• Working knowledge of OSHA general industry regulations.
• OSHA 10 certification preferred; OSHA 30 strongly preferred.
• Experience conducting workplace inspections and investigating safety incidents.
• Understanding of root cause analysis and corrective action procedures.
• Familiarity with forklift safety, overhead crane operations, PPE, and Lockout/Tagout procedures.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual in English and Spanish strongly preferred.
• Previous safety experience in steel manufacturing, metal fabrication, or heavy industrial operations.
• Experience delivering safety orientations and employee training.

Physical & Work Environment Requirements

• Ability to walk and stand for extended periods in an active manufacturing facility.
• Comfortable working around heavy machinery, forklifts, overhead cranes, and steel-processing equipment.
• Ability to wear required PPE, including safety glasses, steel-toed boots, hearing protection, and other protective equipment.
• Ability to work in an industrial environment with varying temperatures, noise levels, and production activity.
• Flexibility to provide safety support during first, second, and third shifts as needed.

Job Type  
Full-time, temporary

Benefits

• Weekly Pay
• Medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, and life insurance
• 40 Hours Service Bonus after 1 year of continuous service and 1500 hours
• 6 paid Holidays after 1 year of continuous service and 1500 hours