Safety Professional - Safety Operations

EPITEC

Title: Safety Coordinator
Location: Milan, IL (Onsite from Day
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Details

• Contract Duration: 12-month ongoing contract
• Start Date: 01/26/2026
• Work Arrangement: 100% onsite (remote/hybrid not an option)
• Shift: 3rd shift (11:00 PM – 7:30 AM)
• Pay Rate: $30
• OT Available: Yes
• No travel required
• Interview Process: 1 round virtual (Teams) with hiring team; possible second round
• Visa Sponsorship: Not available now or in the future

Entry-level position into the safety profession. Apply principles of occupational safety to comply with regulatory agency and company standards for injury and illness reporting.

Duties include:

• Assisting supervisors and employees with injury prevention by identifying hazards and unsafe actions.
• Developing recommendations for safety processes/programs to maintain a hazard-free workplace.
• Conducting audits to verify compliance with regulations and company policies.
• Developing and delivering safety presentations and training.
• Reviewing new products, equipment, and processes for potential hazards and compliance.
• Communicating with safety equipment suppliers.

• Provide interpretation, analysis, and support for health and safety programs and processes.
• Spend ~50% of shift on warehouse floor conducting safety observations, incident investigations, and training.
• Participate in design and implementation of processes to reduce workplace hazards.
• Compile and analyze data for compliance with OSHA and company standards.
• Coordinate safety audits and manage corrective/preventative actions.

• Task Breakdown: Safety observations, incident investigations, ergonomic reviews, training, audits, reporting.
• Team Interaction: Daily communication with supervisors, employees, and safety staff.
• Work Environment: Fully onsite, standard 8-hour day, 40 hours/week, 3rd shift.

• Conduct incident investigations and ergonomic reviews.
• Manage OSHA recordkeeping and internal safety documentation.
• Develop recommendations for health and safety programs.
• Review new processes/equipment for hazards and compliance.
• Respond to safety-related inquiries and provide training.

• Safety degree or strong manufacturing safety experience.
• Knowledge and experience in warehousing/manufacturing environments with a strong safety background.
• Experience developing and providing safety training.
• Strong MS Office skills.
• CSP accreditation preferred.
• Must have metatarsal safety shoes on Day 1 (not reimbursable).

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Skills:

• Safety program development and training
• OSHA compliance knowledge
• Strong communication and analytical skills
• Occupational safety experience
• OSHA 10-hour or 30-hour certification
• Familiarity with safety audits and risk assessments

• Inability to work onsite from Day 1
• Lack of safety or manufacturing experience
• Recent or upcoming graduates