Job SummaryWe are looking for a Safety Coordinator to join our team in Santa Fe Springs, CA!
The Safety Coordinator is responsible for implementing and maintaining workplace health and safety programs that ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations. This position supports a steel distribution and processing facility by promoting a culture of safety, managing workplace injuries, managing regulatory compliance, and overseeing fleet safety operations throughout California. The Safety Coordinator works closely with management, supervisors, employees, and contractors to identify hazards, implement corrective actions, and continuously improve safety performance.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities- Maintain and administer company safety policies, programs, and procedures in compliance with OSHA, Cal/OSHA, FMCSA, and applicable California regulations.
- Conduct routine facility inspections, job hazard analyses (JHAs), and safety audits throughout the warehouse, processing, shipping, receiving, and fleet operations.
- Maintain a comprehensive understanding of steel distribution center operations, including material handling, overhead cranes, forklifts, loading and unloading procedures, rigging, storage systems, and steel processing equipment.
- Ensure compliance with all Cal/OSHA regulations, including but not limited to:
- Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP)
- Hazard Communication (HazCom)
- Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Machine Guarding
- Walking-Working Surfaces
- Powered Industrial Trucks
- Respiratory Protection
- Heat Illness Prevention
- Bloodborne Pathogens
- Emergency Action Plans
- Fire Prevention
- Confined Space Awareness
- Fall Protection
- Confined spaces
- Environmental health and safety pertaining to California
- Lead accident, injury, near-miss, and property damage investigations to identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
- Coordinate safety meetings, toolbox talks, employee orientations, and ongoing safety training programs.
- Conduct new employee safety onboarding and annual compliance training.
- Monitor contractor safety compliance while working on company property.
- Partner with supervisors to identify unsafe conditions and implement corrective and preventive actions.
- Participate in emergency response planning, drills, and crisis management activities.
- Maintain compliance with environmental health and safety requirements as applicable.
- Stay current on changes to OSHA, Cal/OSHA, DOT, FMCSA, and California employment safety regulations.
Fleet Safety Responsibilities- Manage and support the company's fleet safety program for commercial and non-commercial vehicles operating throughout California.
- Ensure compliance with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), California Highway Patrol (CHP), California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), and California DMV regulations.
- Monitor driver qualification files, motor vehicle records (MVRs), licensing requirements, medical certifications, and Hours of Service compliance as applicable.
- Coordinate fleet inspections, preventive maintenance schedules, and vehicle safety inspections.
- Investigate vehicle accidents and implement corrective action plans.
- Administer defensive driving and fleet safety training.
- Monitor telematics, driver behavior, and vehicle safety performance metrics.
- Ensure compliance with cargo securement requirements applicable to steel transportation.
Physical RequirementsStand or Sit(Stationary position), Walk(Move, Traverse), Use hand/fingers to handle or feel (Operate, Activate, Use, Prepare, Inspect, Place, Detect, Position), Climb (stairs/ladders) or balance (Ascend/Descend, Work atop, Traverse), Stoop, kneel, crouch, or Crawl(Position self(to), Move), Talk/hear(Communicate, Detect, Converse with, Discern, Convey, Express oneself, Exchange information), See (Detect, Determine, Perceive, Identify, Recognize, Judge, Observe, Inspect, Estimate, Assess), Repetitive Motion, Reaching, Pushing or Pulling
Function in the JobLight work - Exerting up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg control requires exertion of forces greater than that of sedentary work and if the worker sits most of the time, the job is considered light work.
Required SkillsCombination of regulatory knowledge, industrial safety experience, investigation skills, and fleet/commercial transportation knowledge:
- OSHA & Cal/OSHA Compliance
- OSHA 10/30 training credentials
- CHST (Certified Safety and Health Technician)
- ASP/CSP certification path
- Forklift/Powered Industrial Truck trainer certification
- First Aid/CPR/AED
- DOT/FMCSA compliance training
- Able to comply with company safety standards
What We Offer- Medical, dental, and vision coverage with affordable employee contribution rates.
- 401(k) plan with company match up to 4%.
- Life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability coverage.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP), including counseling, legal, and financial support.
- Paid Time Off (PTO) and 8 paid holidays.
- Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and dependent care.
- Wellness incentives and access to LiveHealth Online.
- Employee discount program with over 30,000 deals.
- Community engagement and volunteer opportunities.
Compensation RangeThe anticipated compensation for this position is USD $90,000.00/Yr. - USD $115,000.00/Yr. depending on experience, qualifications, and location.
