Principal Safety Coordinator

C.H. Robinson•Dallas, TX

18h•Onsite

About The Position

The Principal Safety Coordinator plays a critical role in fostering a safe and healthy workplace by providing guidance, training, and resources that support proactive safety practices and employee well-being. This position serves as the on-site safety leader, actively engaging employees at all levels to promote a strong safety culture. The Principal Safety Coordinator is expected to be a visible, hands-on leader, reinforcing safety and operational excellence while empowering employees to take ownership of their health and safety.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
Minimum 2 years’ experience in safety-related duties in manufacturing or warehousing

Nice To Haves

Associate or bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
Minimum 2 years’ experience in environmental, health, and safety in manufacturing, warehousing, etc.
Subject matter expert in environmental regulations
Certified trainer for powered industrial trucks
Possess safety certifications (ASP, CSP, etc.)
Excellent written/verbal communication skills – interfacing with all departmental leaders
Excellent administrative skills – presentations, trend graphing
Strong problem-solving skills – lean principles
Have a positive attitude and solution - seeker for all opportunities
Passion for risk mitigation and positive safety culture

Responsibilities

Delivering safety training for new hire orientation, equipment certifications, etc.
Leading incident investigations and driving corrective actions.
Conduct safety inspections and audits to identify and mitigate risks.
Supporting project implementation and monitoring compliance with safety standards.
Developing, analyzing, and reporting safety performance metrics.
Recordkeeping & retention for safety training.
Inspecting and auditing food safety programs and processes.
Partnering with operations & cross-functional teams to execute company EHS policies and initiatives.
Ensuring compliance with all applicable local, state, and federal safety regulations.

Benefits

Three medical plans which include Prescription drug coverage
Enhanced Fertility benefits
Flexible Spending Accounts
Health Savings Account (including employer contribution)
Dental and Vision
Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
Paid observed holidays
2 paid floating holidays for U.S. hourly employees
Flexible Time Off (FTO) offered to U.S. salaried employees — no accruals and no caps.
Paid Time Off (PTO) offered to all other employees in the U.S. and Canada
Paid parental leave
Paid time off to volunteer in your community
Charitable Giving Match Program
401(k) with 6% company matching
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Career development, networking, and team-building opportunities