Safety Coordinator

Career Opportunities:
Safety Coordinator (39277)

Requisition
39277
-Posted
- 201860 (PERIOD-EHS)
- United States

- MN

- New Prague

The Safety Coordinator will assist the Environmental, Health and Safety Manager with day-to-day HSE related activities. This includes regular and frequent inspection of equipment and facilities, and handling/disposition of hazardous waste.

• Monitor the company’s safety standards in accordance with OSHA and State Regulations
• Train and assist others (Area Managers, Coordinators, and employees) to complete their Safety responsibilities (Inspections, Compliance, Follow safety rules, etc.)
• Conduct regular safety audits and inspections to identify potential hazards and ensure compliance with safety regulations
• Work closely with production workers/supervisory personnel in evaluating production activities and creating a safe work environment, while looking for continuous improvement opportunities
• Assuring regulatory compliance in areas of policies, training, equipment and environmental control
• Evaluation and monitoring of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)
• Assist with incident investigations to determine root causes and help develop corrective actions
• Investigate Near Misses with employees to determine root cause and report to Manager
• Walk the campus looking for any potential risk and work with local staff to mitigate the risk
• Coordination of emergency safety drills
• Monitor safety performance in the workplace and provide feedback to employees and management
• Provide safety orientation and training to new employees and ongoing staff as required

• This position will require the ability to move around the production floor several hours each day.
• Lift up to 25 pounds.
• Sitting, standing, stooping, bending, other related tasks in an office and industrial setting.

• Experience in emergency response and/or experience in a formal safety rolein a manufacturing environment is required
• Strong communication and group presentation skills
• Able to maintain current First Aid, CPR, and AED certifications
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite required (strong excel skills)
• Ability to pay close attention to detail and coordinate various activities simultaneously
• Ability to maintain confidentiality in matters involving security and/or personnel issues
• Passion for Safety and willing to help others
• Environmental experience or willingness to learn
• Member of a Safety Committee

Your Education Should Be…

• High school diploma or GED
• 2-6years working in a safety / environmental role in a manufacturing environment

Pay Range: 59,600 - 78,600 annually

Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
• Employer contributions to an HSA account
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Company-paid short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Basic life insurance with the option to purchase supplemental individual, spouse and dependent child coverage
• Up to two weeks of paid family leave
• 401k retirement savings plan including a company match