Safety Coordinator

Aston Carter • Lower Saucon Township, PA

5d • $29 - $40 • Onsite

About The Position

The Safety & Facilities Coordinator supports workplace safety programs, maintains OSHA compliance, and coordinates facility-related activities in a manufacturing environment. The role helps build and influence the safety culture by overseeing safety programs and committee development and partnering with cross-functional teams to reduce risk and prevent workplace injuries.

This is a fully onsite, contract-to-hire role at a manufacturing facility in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Work is divided approximately equally between an office and the production floor, with frequent interaction with production, sanitation, maintenance, warehouse teams, and contractors. PPE is required in active manufacturing areas. Flexible scheduling may sometimes be needed to support sanitation activities, special projects, and incident investigations. Occasional travel to a related New York facility, approximately once per month, may be required.

The stated pay range is $29.25–$40.00 per hour. Individual compensation depends on qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other job-related factors. If eligible, benefits for this temporary role may include medical, dental, and vision coverage; critical illness, accident, and hospital coverage; a 401(k) retirement plan with pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions; voluntary life and AD&D insurance; short- and long-term disability; a health spending account (HSA); transportation benefits; an employee assistance program; and paid time off, vacation, or sick leave. Eligibility and benefits depend on job classification and length of employment, and benefits may be subject to elections and plan terms.

Requirements

• 13 or more years of experience in safety, facilities, construction, manufacturing, or operational or field environments.
• Strong understanding of OSHA requirements and workplace safety practices, with the ability to support OSHA compliance programs.
• Demonstrated experience in equipment-intensive, production, warehouse, or operational environments where injury prevention is a priority.
• Comfort conducting safety training, coaching employees, documenting incidents, and maintaining comprehensive safety records.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including basic spreadsheet reporting and data tracking for safety documentation.
• Proficiency with standard office software and email, and ability to write clear emails and complete detailed documentation.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to interact confidently with employees at all levels and leadership.
• Ability to spend significant time both on the production floor and in an office setting while adapting to changing priorities and environments.
• Ability to independently manage and maintain workplace safety programs and support ongoing compliance initiatives.
• Ability to work independently as a one-person safety function and take ownership of safety programs and initiatives.
• Ability to work onsite at the Bethlehem manufacturing facility; the position includes both office and production-floor work.
• Ability to accommodate flexible scheduling at times for sanitation activities, special projects, and incident investigations.
• Ability to make occasional trips to a related facility in New York, approximately once per month.

Nice To Haves

• OSHA 30 certification, or a strong willingness and ability to obtain it.
• Experience leading safety meetings, safety committees, or employee training sessions.
• Experience identifying hazards, performing risk assessments, and providing clear corrective action recommendations.
• Experience in manufacturing or food manufacturing, including exposure to production equipment and sanitation processes.
• Experience providing equipment training, including forklift and other material handling or production equipment training.
• Bilingual communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, manage, and maintain workplace safety programs, policies, and procedures for a safe and compliant manufacturing environment.
• Conduct regular safety inspections, audits, and walkthroughs in production, sanitation, maintenance, warehouse, and facility areas.
• Investigate incidents, near misses, and workplace injuries; document findings and recommend corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Maintain accurate and timely OSHA logs, documentation, and compliance records, and ensure proper retention.
• Lead and support the facility safety committee by organizing meetings, tracking action items, and driving continuous improvement initiatives.
• Coordinate facility repairs, contractor activities, and equipment-related projects with operations and maintenance teams.
• Partner with operations, sanitation, maintenance, warehouse, and leadership teams to identify hazards, assess risks, and implement mitigation strategies.
• Train employees on safe work practices, forklift operation, equipment use, PPE, required safety procedures, and emergency response.
• Use Microsoft Excel and other systems to maintain safety reports, incident logs, training records, and compliance documentation.
• Communicate safety expectations through email, written documentation, and in-person interactions with employees and leadership.
• Coach employees on safe behaviors, reinforce safety standards, and support injury prevention and accountability.
• Provide safety oversight for sanitation activities, projects, and investigations, ensuring compliance with facility safety requirements.
• Serve as the primary onsite safety resource, providing guidance on OSHA requirements, safety practices, and facility-related safety concerns.
• Coordinate with contractors and external partners to ensure compliance with site safety rules and procedures during projects and repairs.
• Provide occasional safety support at a related New York facility, approximately once per month.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Critical illness coverage
• Accident coverage
• Hospital coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan with pre-tax and Roth post-tax contribution options
• Voluntary life and AD&D insurance for the employee and dependents
• Short- and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid time off, vacation, or sick leave, subject to eligibility and applicable terms

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed