Safety Coordinator/Recruiter

Job Description

Job Description

The Safety Coordinator/Recruiter plays a crucial role in fostering a safe and healthy work environment by implementing comprehensive safety programs, conducting inspections, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. This position also supports employee safety training and takes charge of recruiting and onboarding new drivers, collaborating closely with management and various teams to minimize workplace risks and promote best practices in safety.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and monitor workplace safety policies and procedures
• Conduct regular safety inspections, audits, and risk assessments including Hours of Service
• Investigate workplace incidents, accidents, and near misses; prepare reports and recommend corrective actions
• Ensure compliance with applicable safety regulations.
• Coordinate and deliver safety training and orientation programs for employees
• Maintain safety records, reports, permits, and documentation
• Assist in emergency preparedness planning, drills, and response activities
• Identify workplace hazards and recommend improvements to reduce risks
• Collaborate with supervisors and department managers to address safety concerns
• Track safety metrics and prepare reports for management

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Knowledge of FMCSA regulations and safety best practices
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to conduct investigations and prepare detailed reports
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and safety management software

Preferred Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in transportation safety

We boast a safe, family friendly working environment that specializes in hauling refrigerated/temperature controlled and dry-van freight.
Founded in 1982, Nationwide Transportation is a for-hire, asset-based, refrigerated truckload motor carrier and logistics provider with headquarters in Omaha, NE. We specialize in hauling refrigerated and temperature controlled freight including dry-van freight throughout the Midwestern United States from the eastern slopes of the Colorado rocky mountains to the Ohio valley and south into Texas. The majority of freight is hauled for Fortune 500 customers in the food processing and manufacturing industries to transport raw goods and finished products for distribution to end users.
We started out as a small operation with 5 trucks and just a few more trailers and have grown to a fleet of over 100 power units and 150 trailers. We are proud to continue hauling freight for some of the same customers who we first started hauling freight for.
In July 1992, our current site was purchased and a new building combining the office and shop facilities was constructed. Nationwide employs over 100 dedicated and loyal employees based out of our Omaha headquarters.

Company Description

We boast a safe, family friendly working environment that specializes in hauling refrigerated/temperature controlled and dry-van freight.\r\nFounded in 1982, Nationwide Transportation is a for-hire, asset-based, refrigerated truckload motor carrier and logistics provider with headquarters in Omaha, NE. We specialize in hauling refrigerated and temperature controlled freight including dry-van freight throughout the Midwestern United States from the eastern slopes of the Colorado rocky mountains to the Ohio valley and south into Texas. The majority of freight is hauled for Fortune 500 customers in the food processing and manufacturing industries to transport raw goods and finished products for distribution to end users.\r\nWe started out as a small operation with 5 trucks and just a few more trailers and have grown to a fleet of over 100 power units and 150 trailers. We are proud to continue hauling freight for some of the same customers who we first started hauling freight for.\r\nIn July 1992, our current site was purchased and a new building combining the office and shop facilities was constructed. Nationwide employs over 100 dedicated and loyal employees based out of our Omaha headquarters.