Safety Coordinator

Company: Kane Partners LLC
Location: Cherry Hill
Posted on: April 3, 2025

Job Description:

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Safety Coordinator to join our team at one of the country's leading food manufacturing companies. This is an excellent opportunity to be part of a dynamic team focused on ensuring a safe and compliant work environment. If you have a passion for safety, a strong work ethic, and enjoy working in a fast-paced, manufacturing environment, we want to hear from you!

If you are interested in applying for this job, please make sure you meet the following requirements as listed below.


Key Responsibilities:

- Ensure compliance with all plant safety and environmental programs, including regular updates to safety plans (e.g., Hazard Communication, Lockout-Tagout, PPE, Emergency Response Plans, Bloodborne Pathogens, Confined Space, and Hazard Assessments).

- Facilitate Safety Committee meetings by coordinating agendas, maintaining attendance records, and documenting meeting minutes. Conduct compliance audits and generate work orders for any findings.

- Manage accurate and timely completion of safety and environmental inspections, recordkeeping, and reporting.

- Coordinate and conduct safety training, including new hire orientation, weekly huddle meetings, and annual training for all plant employees.

- Lead and perform employee incident investigations and root cause analyses.

- Ensure the timely and accurate maintenance of safety-related documents, including training records and environmental reports.

- Maintain effective communication between the Safety Department and Human Resources.

- Work closely with plant management to reduce risks through Ergonomic evaluations and Job Safety Analysis (JSA), and recommend corrective actions.

- Perform safety audits for both the plant and distribution center.

- Follow up with the Maintenance Department to ensure timely completion of all safety work orders.

- Maintain labor law postings, assist with drug screening, and ensure compliance with regular inspections (e.g., fire equipment, AED units, hoists, ladders, eyewash stations).

- Assist with plant inspections and work alongside the maintenance team.

- Knowledge of Industrial Lift Truck operation is desirable (certification preferred but not required).


Qualifications:

- 1-3 years of safety-related work experience required.

- Experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred, especially in companies with 500+ employees.

- Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations (General Industry) is essential.

- Experience with Risk Management Procedures (RMP) and Process Safety Management (PSM) is a plus.

- Certification in 1st Aid/CPR/AED required.

- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

- A Bachelor's degree in safety, environmental, industrial hygiene, or a related field is preferred but not required with relevant experience.

- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

- Bilingual skills (Spanish or other languages) are a plus.

- Must be comfortable working in wet and cold environments (28 to 35 degrees Fahrenheit).


Working Conditions:

- This position requires moderate physical activity, including standing or walking for extended periods and handling average-weight objects.

- Frequent exposure to wet and cold environments, as low as 28 degrees Fahrenheit.

- Work within a diverse workforce and a collaborative team environment.


If you are passionate about safety and eager to contribute to a thriving, fast-paced company, apply today to join our team!

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