Safety Coordinator

Southland Industries • Port Washington, WI

12d • Onsite

About The Position

The Safety Coordinator will assist the Safety Manager by planning, coordinating and implementing Southland’s safety, health and environmental protection programs, ensuring compliance with corporate safety standards and industry regulations, and promoting a safe, incident-free work environment for employees.

Requirements

• 2-4 years’ experience in related field.
• OSHA 10hr, OSHA 30hr required
• Strong working knowledge of health and safety management systems; OSHA CFR 1910 and 1926 standards or the state construction safety regulations.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Strong customer-service and organizational skills.
• Strong computer skills-experience with Microsoft Office suite and ability to access OSHA information via the internet.
• Good knowledge of safety operating processes and procedures

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in safety, Health or Environmental Applied Sciences or related discipline preferred.
• Certifications in CPR and First Aid preferred.
• OSHA 40hr training preferred.
• OSHA 500, CHST or ASP certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Tours and inspects small to mid-size job sites independently to ensure compliance with company, state and federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) rules and regulations.
• Reports concerns to safety management.
• Ensures health and safety standards are met by coordinating, promoting and conducting various programs and activities related to the safety management system.
• Documents safety inspections, citing dangerous areas/procedures and recommending corrective procedures.
• Provides recommendations for correcting non-compliance issues.
• Ensures cited issues are corrected within designated timeframe.
• Maintains all site required documentation related to safety issues, including accident reports, inspection reports and training logs.
• Reviews daily job hazard logs and takes action as required.
• Provides emergency response to employees as needed.
• Participates in and documents information for the investigation of accidents and injuries and submits data to regulatory agencies as required.
• Assists with development of training materials and coordinates and facilitates employee training as necessary.
• Conducts Safety Orientation for new hires

Benefits

• 401(k) plan with 50% company match (no cap) and immediate 100% vesting
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (100% paid for employee)
• Annual bonus program based upon performance, achievement, and company profitability
• Term life, AD&D insurance, and voluntary life insurance
• Disability income protection insurance
• Pre-tax flexible spending plans (health and dependent care)
• Paid parental leave
• Paid holidays, vacation, and personal time
• Training/professional development opportunities and company-paid memberships for professional associations and licenses
• Wellness benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level