Job Description

TITLE: Sr. Safety Coordinator

POSITION OBJECTIVE: To support the Safety Supervisor in ensuring compliance with company safety policies, OSHA regulations, and safety initiatives through training support, documentation, inspections, and employee engagement.

QUALIFICATIONS:
• Minimum high school diploma and two years of manufacturing experience.
• Previous safety experience preferred.
• Basic knowledge of OSHA standards and regulations in a manufacturing environment.
• Basic understanding of workers’ compensation and safety reporting processes.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with employees at all levels.
• Strong organizational and follow-up skills.
• Proficient computer and documentation skills.
• Ensure consistent, dependable attendance and demonstrate a willingness to accommodate non-standard work hours as necessary.
• Capable of effectively managing job-related stress and fostering productive workplace interactions.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Assist the Safety Supervisor with daily safety activities and initiatives.
• Conduct routine safety inspections and report findings to the Safety Supervisor.
• Assist with preparing and coordinating safety training materials.
• Support employee safety awareness and engagement activities.
• Assist with maintaining OSHA logs and safety documentation.
• Monitor PPE compliance and report concerns to supervision.
• Assist with incident investigations and documentation.
• Support Emergency Response Team activities and drills.
• Assist with maintaining SDS / Right-to-Know stations.
• Conduct follow-up on corrective actions from safety inspections.
• Maintain organized safety files and records.
• Assist with housekeeping and 5-S audit activities.
• Participate in plant walkthroughs and safety observations.
• Follow all corporate, site, and plant policies and procedures.
• Perform additional related duties as assigned by the Safety Supervisor.

WORK ENVIRONMENT CONDITIONS SUBJECTED TO IN THIS POSITION:
• Inside environmental conditions protected from weather conditions not necessarily temperature conditions.
• Outside environmental conditions, no effective protection from weather.
• Inside and outside environments apply.
• Subject to extreme cold, temperatures below 32 degrees for periods of more than one hour.
• Subject to extreme heat, temperatures above 100 degrees for periods of more than one hour.
• Subject to noise causing reason to shout in order to be heard above the noise levels.
• Subject to hazards, such as moving machinery, electrical currents, falling debris, exposure to chemicals, gases, high heat or combustible materials.
• Subject to unregulated atmospheric conditions caused by orders, fumes, gases, poor ventilation and dusts.
• Subject to oils and other cutting fluids via touch or air.

TRAINING:
• OSHA training preferred
• First Aid / CPR preferred
• Additional company safety training as assigned

AUTHORITY / DECISION MAKING:
• The Safety Coordinator works under the direction of the Safety Supervisor and supports enforcement of company safety policies and procedures by communicating concerns and observations to appropriate leadership.

MACHINES, TOOLS, EQUIPMENT, ELECTRONIC DEVICES & SOFTWARE:
• Office equipment including computers, printers, calculators, and copiers.
• Basic safety monitoring equipment.
• Calculator and standard office tools.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITY REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION:
• Climbing stairs and ladders as necessary.
• Stooping, kneeling, crouching, and bending.
• Standing and walking for extended periods.
• Reaching and grasping objects
• Lifting up to 35 pounds occasionally.
• Talking and hearing in manufacturing environments.
• Pulling and pushing objects when necessary.

VISUAL ACTIVITY REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION:
• Inspection and administrative duties.
• Ability to identify hazards and observe employee work practices.
• Ability to differentiate colors, depth, and perception.

Inteplast Group is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at applicantaccommodation@inteplast.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

For more information, about our commitment to equal employment opportunity, view the EEO - Know Your Rights and Pay Transparency Statement.