Safety Coordinator (Bilingual)

Rent the Runway • Secaucus, NJ

5d • $19 - $25 • Onsite

About The Position

The Safety Coordinator is an hourly, entry-level safety representative for an assigned dream fulfillment center (DFC). Reporting to the direction of the Sr. Manager of EHS, the coordinator supports and implements Rent the Runway’s Safety Program, promotes compliance with safety standards, and helps maintain a safe work environment. The role includes training and coaching associates, identifying risks and improvement opportunities, supporting incident response and investigations, and ensuring safety documentation and reporting are maintained. The coordinator is expected to be a hands-on, empathetic servant leader who removes obstacles for associates and advocates for their safety.

Rent the Runway (RTR) is a circular fashion company founded in 2009. It provides designer apparel and accessories through subscriptions, one-time rentals, and ownership, supported by proprietary technology and reverse logistics operations.

Requirements

• Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in Safety, Environmental, Ergonomics, or a related field.
• At least 1 year of increasing responsibility in safety and/or environmental programs in manufacturing, production, security, or service operations.
• Bilingual in Spanish.
• Experience maintaining confidentiality in workplace personnel matters.
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations applicable to RTR’s industry.
• Calm demeanor in emergency situations.
• Flexibility regarding shifts, as safety incidents can happen at any time.
• Computer skills for reviewing security footage and creating documents and incident logs.
• Proficiency with Google Suite, Google Sheets, Looker, and Jira.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to quickly recognize, diagnose, and solve challenges for associates in partnership with leadership.
• Sense of urgency and attention to detail.
• Ability to align with company core values to support a world-class customer experience.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs based on the needs of the role.
• First Aid, AED, and CPR certification.

Nice To Haves

• Distribution center or manufacturing safety experience at a site with at least 500 non-exempt employees.
• OSHA Outreach Instructor certification (OSHA 30/10).
• Spanish bilingual communication skills are described as highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Identify and inform management of compliance issues, safety risks, and improvement opportunities through daily, weekly, and monthly audits.
• Facilitate the incident investigation process.
• Lead and participate in investigations involving workplace incidents, equipment, employees, and fleet safety.
• Conduct job hazard analyses and risk assessments for work activities and new equipment, and recommend mitigation measures, including ergonomic considerations, to management.
• Ensure compliance with RTR Safety Program expectations and applicable federal and state laws.
• Maintain required paperwork in accordance with RTR standards.
• Facilitate access to immediate aid for associates, visitors, vendors, or guests who need assistance or medical attention.
• Maintain accurate daily, weekly, and monthly metrics for onsite management teams.
• Document safety incident information promptly in RTR’s OSHA 300 and 300a logs.
• Perform safety observations and audits.
• Train and assist operations staff with their safety responsibilities and deliver required safety training.
• Conduct documented monthly facility inspections and record findings.
• Partner with the security team to ensure it understands RTR’s safety policies.
• Enforce safety guidelines, cleanliness standards, and security standards.

Benefits

• Paid time off, including vacation, paid bereavement, and family sick leave.
• Universal paid parental leave for both parents and a flexible return-to-work program.
• Paid sabbatical after 5 years of continuous service.
• Employee subscription and rental discounts.
• Health, vision, dental, FSA, and dependent care benefits from the first day of employment.
• 401(k) match.
• Company-wide events and outings.
• Corporate employees and technical leaders may work remotely on Fridays, in accordance with company policies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree