Helpmates

Job Title: Safety Coordinator

Looking for a hands-on role in a reputable company? Join a dynamic organization in Santa Fe Springs, CA, as a Safety Coordinator and make an impact every day.

As a Safety Coordinator, you’ll play a key role in enhancing workplace safety and compliance, ensuring a secure environment for all employees. You’ll work closely with management and the safety committee to deliver results that foster a culture of safety within the organization.

What You’ll Do:

• Leading the safety committee and coordinating all related activities, including monthly and quarterly meetings.
• Monitoring workplace safety conditions, identifying issues, recommending improvements, and ensuring necessary changes are implemented.
• Keeping detailed records for safety programs such as training logs, inspection reports, and audits.
• Investigating near-misses, accidents, and injuries to determine root causes and prevent recurrences.
• Providing annual safety and environmental training as required by law.
• Creating and updating safety programs and policies (e.g., IIPP, hazard communication, PPE, chemical safety, emergency plans, etc.).
• Assisting management with the implementation of safety plans and responding to emergencies, accidents, and alarms as needed.
• Following and enforcing Maintenance Safety Protocols (like Lockout/Tagout) and managing the inventory of safety supplies.
• Completing and managing all required Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) reports for federal, state, and city agencies.
• Overseeing wastewater and air emissions compliance and conducting safety audits.
• Inspecting hazardous waste storage areas to ensure proper disposal and maintaining EHS documentation and recordkeeping.
• Tracking and organizing maintenance work requests, recommending solutions to prevent recurring equipment issues.
• Reporting maintenance performance (KPIs) to upper management.

What You’ll Bring:

• Education Level: Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health & Safety or a related field preferred; relevant work experience may be accepted.
• Personal Characteristics: Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities, good communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to work under deadlines.
• Experience: 5+ years of EHS experience in a manufacturing environment; mechanical maintenance experience (2+ years) is a plus.
• Certifications/Licenses: Preferred certifications include OSHA Certification, HAZWOPER, Incident Commander, Train-the-Trainer, Forklift Certification, and CPR Certification.
• Physical Abilities: Ability to safely use power and hand tools and familiarity with safety procedures such as LOTO, welding safety, and PPE use.
• Technical Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook); experience with maintenance databases is a plus.

Why Join Us in Buena Park?

• Enjoy flexible scheduling and a supportive team culture.
• Benefit from competitive pay and great benefits with opportunities to make an impact.
• Receive affordable health and prescription coverage with no waiting period, plus additional benefits once hired permanently.
• Access a retirement plan, including 401k/Pension options.

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