Safety Coordinator

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23d • Onsite

About The Position

The Safety Coordinator assists with the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of environmental, health, and safety (EHS) programs at Upstate Niagara Cooperative’s West Seneca facility. The role helps ensure compliance with occupational health, safety, and environmental laws while promoting a proactive safety culture and supporting sustainability initiatives. Working under the Safety Manager’s guidance, the coordinator partners with plant leadership and operations, maintenance, and quality teams to support safe, clean, and compliant operations.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in Safety Engineering, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Sciences, or a related field is preferred.
• Two years of experience in a manufacturing setting is preferred.
• Solid understanding of OSHA General Industry regulations.
• Excellent organizational and motivational skills.
• Outstanding attention to detail and observation ability.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Familiarity with standard concepts, practices, and procedures in the health, safety, and environmental field.
• Collaborative problem-solving ability and understanding of the complexities of a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to perform the essential duties satisfactorily, with reasonable accommodations available for individuals with disabilities.
• Ability to occasionally stand, walk, sit, use hands to pull handles and push buttons, and climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Ability to occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds.
• Close and distance vision.

Responsibilities

• Assist with site compliance with OSHA standards, industry best practices, and organizational goals for the Safety Management Operating System (SMOS).
• Conduct incident investigations and assist with root cause analysis and corrective action implementation.
• Provide site-specific safety training and new employee safety orientations.
• Participate in daily huddle meetings to provide a safety presence and message.
• Develop individual and plant-focused SMART goals from high-level initiatives.
• Conduct daily walkthroughs focused on employee behavior and adherence to safe work practices.
• Engage personnel to promote worker participation in proactive safety.
• Review and prioritize open action items and update their status.
• Review and follow up on near misses and hazard recognition in the facility.
• Review weekly supervisor audits and ensure follow-up actions are added to the Action List in Teams and addressed.
• Assist with oversight and implementation of safety programs and procedures.
• Assist with development of Lockout/Tagout procedures.
• Perform proactive safety functions and develop One Point Lessons as necessary.
• Participate in monthly Safety Committee meetings.
• Ensure the OSHA 300 log is current and properly maintained.
• Identify and implement weekly Toolbox Topics.
• Perform and document monthly safety compliance tasks.
• Provide input on projects and expansions.
• Conduct routine site inspections, environmental audits, and risk assessments.
• Assist with oversight and implementation of environmental programs, including spill prevention, waste reduction, and recycling initiatives.
• Gather data to assist with preparation and submission of regulatory reports, including Tier II, TRI, DMRs, and the annual emissions inventory.
• Collaborate with operations, maintenance, and engineering teams to incorporate environmentally sound practices into day-to-day operations.

Benefits

• Group health insurance may be included in the total rewards package.
• Dental insurance may be included in the total rewards package.
• Retirement plan may be included in the total rewards package.
• Wellness program may be included in the total rewards package.
• Paid time away from work may be included in the total rewards package.
• Paid holidays may be included in the total rewards package.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time