Job Summary

We are looking for a Safety Coordinator to join our team! This role is ideal for a manufacturing-oriented professional with strong interpersonal communication skills and hands-on experience supporting workplace safety programs. If you’re passionate about helping build and sustain a positive safety culture in a food manufacturing environment, this is a great opportunity. Bilingual communication is a big plus for this role.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate occupational safety, health, and regulatory training programs. 
• Review facility documentation to ensure all required onsite safety records and reports are complete, accurate, and submitted per established procedures.
• Support the accident and incident investigation process, assisting managers with investigation and documentation.
• Help ensure company compliance with all federal and state OSHA regulations.
• Conduct regular internal safety audits and risk assessments for the facility.
• Assist in identifying and controlling hazardous working conditions and unsafe practices through site visits, safety plans, and employee education in partnership with department leadership.
• Coordinate annual First Aid, CPR, BBP, and AED certifications and other safety compliance training programs.
• Monitor, recommend, and support personal protective equipment (PPE) solutions and usage.
• Organize and participate in safety committee meetings; work with committee members to support program improvements and follow-up on corrective actions.
• Accompany regulatory, safety & health, and insurance visitors during facility walk-through inspections.
• Maintain and manage employee safety training records for the facility.
• Support onboarding of new hires and facilitate group safety training activities.
• Work cross-functionally with Quality Control, Production, Logistics, Fulfillment, Human Resources, and other departments to support key safety objectives aligned with company goals.
• Reinforce safety awareness and culture by promoting open communication, engagement, and morale throughout the facility.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health & Safety or a related field, or equivalent experience (5+ years in a safety role within a manufacturing environment).  
• Experience in food manufacturing or food processing facilities is a plus.  
• Strong working knowledge of state and federal OSHA regulations (OSHA-10 or OSHA-30 certification a plus).  
• Experience developing and delivering safety training programs.  
• Ability to confidently address safety concerns in the workplace.  
• Ability to balance day-to-day safety needs with longer-term program goals.  
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.  
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a big plus. 
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.  
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.  
• Demonstrated professionalism and positive leadership influence across all levels of the organization.  
• Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).  
• Strong problem-solving skills.  
• Ability to draft professional documentation including policies, flowcharts, SOPs, and training materials.  
• Prior forklift certification or experience is a plus.

Benefits:

• 27 Paid Days Off in Your First Year (12 Paid Holidays and 15 PTO)
• Excellent Medical, Vision & Dental
• Voluntary Short & Long Term Disability
• Optional 401K
• Optional HSA Matching Program
• Free Lakanto/arau.baby/Happy Elephant Products
• Meaningful Work for a Company Doing Good in the World!