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Are you passionate about creating a safe, positive workplace and enjoy being hands-on in a fast-paced manufacturing environment We are seeking a Safety Coordinator to join a growing food manufacturing operation in Manteno, IL. This position will play an important role in supporting workplace safety programs, conducting floor-level observations, training employees, and partnering with leadership to maintain a strong culture of safety. Call now for immediate consideration at 815-277-2630

Safety Coordinator Job Details:

Schedule:

Monday-Friday; Office hours $28.84 - 36.05 an hour, depending on experience 3 month contract role Selling Points about

Safety Coordinator:

Highly visible role working directly with employees and leadership Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on workplace safety and employee well-being Hands-on position with a mix of production-floor and administrative responsibilities Work cross-functionally with Production, Warehouse, Maintenance, Sanitation, Quality/Food Safety, and Human Resources Opportunity to help develop and continuously improve safety programs and initiatives

Safety Coordinator Job Description:

Maintain an active presence throughout production, warehouse, sanitation, maintenance, and other operational areas to identify potential hazards and unsafe conditions Conduct routine safety inspections, audits, and observations while documenting findings and corrective actions Assist with developing, implementing, and improving workplace safety programs, policies, procedures, and safe work practices Support compliance with OSHA regulations and applicable federal, state, and local safety requirements Coordinate and deliver new-hire safety orientation, refresher training, and job-specific safety training Maintain safety training records and track completion of required programs Assist with Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), risk assessments, and safe work procedures Participate in workplace injury, incident, near-miss, and property-damage investigations Assist with root-cause analysis and track corrective and preventive actions Support OSHA recordkeeping and required injury and illness documentation Support safety programs involving Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), machine guarding, PPE, hazard communication, chemical safety, ergonomics, powered industrial trucks, emergency response, and slip/trip/fall prevention Partner with Maintenance and Production to identify safety risks related to new equipment, processes, and modifications Assist with emergency preparedness, drills, evacuation procedures, and response planning Track safety observations, incidents, trends, training completion, and other key safety metrics Maintain Safety Data Sheets (SDS), inspection records, training documentation, and other required safety records Serve as a safety resource for supervisors and employees and encourage employees to proactively report hazards and concerns

Safety Coordinator Job Requirements:

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health & Safety, Industrial Safety, or a related field preferred 2+ years of workplace safety experience, preferably within manufacturing, food manufacturing, distribution, or a similar industrial environment Working knowledge of OSHA regulations and general industry safety practices Experience with safety inspections, employee training, incident investigations, and corrective-action follow-up preferred Understanding of LOTO, machine guarding, PPE, hazard communication, ergonomics, and manufacturing safety programs Strong organizational, documentation, communication, and interpersonal skills Comfortable spending significant time on the production floor and addressing safety concerns in real time Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint Bilingual skills are a plus OSHA 10- or 30-Hour General Industry certification preferred; additional safety certifications are a plus Ability to stand and walk for extended periods and occasionally lift up to 25-50 lbs. Must be comfortable working around moving machinery, varying temperatures, noise, food ingredients, and sanitation/cleaning chemicals while following required PPE and GMP procedures PeopleShare is the leading Staffing Agency in the region and has temporary to hire and permanent jobs across 8 states. Our openings include receptionist, data entry, customer service, collections, office managers, call center, administrative assistant, accounts payable clerk, accounts receivable clerk, file clerk, warehouse, assembly, production, pickers, packers, forklift, machine operators, and maintenance mechanics. PeopleShare provides equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic disposition, neurodiversity, disability, veteran status, or any other protected category or class under federal, state, and/or local laws. This policy applies to all locations and all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. IND64