Safety Coordinator

Key Staffing is looking to fill a Safety Coordinator role in the Hanford, CA area. This position is a direct hire, Monday through Friday. The ideal candidate should have five plus years of safety experience.

Job Duties/Responsibilities:

·       Oversee safety staff and activities to maintain a safe and productive work environment for the company’s workforce.

·       Collaborates with management to develop, prepare, and implement safety policies and procedures.

·       Communicate and work well with other employees, supervisors, and managers in a timely manner.

·       Coordinates the safety programs to promote and ensure a safe working environment.

·       Evaluates the effectiveness of safety programs.

·       Oversee safety inspections to identify and correct potential hazards to ensure safety regulation compliance.

·       Knowledge and implementation of company Injury Illness Prevention Program.

·       Reviews current safety training and recommends revisions, improvements, and updates.

·       Submits recommendations for improvements and additions to the safety management program including emergency preparedness, accident prevention, general safety, and risk management.

·       Stops operations and activities that could harm staff or equipment.

·       Discipline employees for not following safe work procedures.

·       Identifies opportunities to minimize workplace injuries, accidents, and health problems.

·       Shares environmental safety information with appropriate levels in the organization.

·       Ensure injury reports are submitted to Human Resources for Workers Compensation claims.

·       Prepares and implements departmental budget.

·       Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local safety laws, regulations, codes, and rules.

·       Recruits and hires qualified staff for safety operations.

·       Conducts performance evaluations for safety staff that are timely and constructive.

·       Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

·        Excellent management and supervisory skills.

·        Extensive knowledge of safety protocols and emergency preparedness.

·        Extensive knowledge of company safety policies and applicable Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards.

·        Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

·        High level of confidentiality.

·        Ability to conduct training.

·        Bilingual in Spanish is required.

·        Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

·        Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.

Education and Experience:

·       Associates degree in Business Management or Bachelor’s degree preferred.

·       At least five years of safety experience required.

·       Advanced training or certification in safety preferred.

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. We participate in E-Verify.