Safety Programs Administrator
About The Position
The Safety Programs Administrator supports the safety function across UniFirst's network of 260+ locations by coordinating third-party safety programs and requests, managing day-to-day safety communications, supporting field safety operations, and coordinating the delivery of safety training programs. This position serves as a central point of contact for safety-related inquiries and works closely with Operations, Risk Management, Human Resources, and location leadership to promote consistent safety practices across the company. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, comfortable managing multiple priorities, and proficient in utilizing safety management systems and related technology platforms.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Risk Management, Business, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience
- 2+ years of experience in a safety, risk management, or related administrative role
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Outlook)
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities across a high volume of locations
Nice To Haves
- Experience with Origami Risk or similar risk/claims management platforms preferred
Responsibilities
- Manage the corporate safety inbox by receiving, routing, and responding to routine inquiries from field locations and internal departments.
- Coordinate follow-up on safety-related requests to ensure timely completion.
- Maintain organized records of safety communications and assist with tracking action items.
- Escalate significant issues to the appropriate safety leadership.
- Coordinate requests and communications with third-party vendors, insurance carriers, and claims administrators.
- Assist with collecting and organizing reports, data, and supporting documentation.
- Prepare summaries and dashboards for review by the Corporate Safety team.
- Track outstanding requests and follow up as needed.
- Serve as a resource for routine safety questions from field locations.
- Coordinate follow-up with Regional Safety personnel, Operations, and other departments.
- Assist with tracking incident investigations and corrective actions to completion.
- Help coordinate site visits, audits, and other safety initiatives as directed.
- Coordinate scheduling and logistics for company safety training programs.
- Assist with developing, updating, and distributing training materials.
- Maintain training records and monitor completion of required training.
- Follow up with locations regarding overdue training assignments.
- Manage safety data and workflows within platforms such as Origami Risk (or equivalent risk/claims management systems)
- Build and maintain PowerPoint presentations, reports, and training materials for leadership and field audiences
- Utilize other internal systems and tools (e.g., Excel, SharePoint, LMS platforms) to track metrics, manage documentation, and support reporting needs
- Support continuous improvement of safety data tracking and reporting processes
- Support internal and external safety audits as needed
- Assist with OSHA recordkeeping and regulatory compliance documentation
- Perform other safety-related administrative duties as assigned
Benefits
- 401K with Company Match
- Health Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Tuition Reimbursement
- 30%25 Employee Discount
- Employee Referral Bonuses
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
