Safety Coordinator Needed North of Hilton Head, SC

Safety Coordinator needed north of Hilton Head, SC. This is for a temporary job beginning July 1st and lasting 6 months. For more information see details below.

Start Date: July 1st, 2023
Duration: 6 months
Pay Rate: The equivalent of $60K-$70K annual
Hours: 1st shift 8:00am-5:00pm, Monday through Friday
Location: North of Hilton Head, SC

Position Description

The Safety Coordinator will coordinate and assist as required to promote a safe work environment.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Facilitates productive discussions among employees and management relative to safe workplace practices.
• Identifies and implements new safety outreach and education strategies and approaches.
• Requests and collects employee feedback and suggestions on safety procedures.
• Identifies opportunities to minimize workplace injuries, accidents, and health problems.
• Conducts or facilitates employee training on applicable safety standards.
• Evaluates the effectiveness of safety programs.
• 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.
• Identifies opportunities to minimize workplace injuries, accidents, and health problems.
• Shares environmental safety information with appropriate levels in the organization.
• Reviews current safety training and recommends revisions, improvements, and updates.
• Conducts safety inspections and audits.
• Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local safety laws, regulations, codes, and rules.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills & Abilities

• Familiar with company safety policies and applicable Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards a plus
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with public speaking
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to conduct training

Education & Experience

• Associate Degree preferred
• Previous experience working in a production environment

Working Conditions

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at times.
• Ability to travel throughout facility as required to conduct safety inspections.

Physical Requirements

Walking, sitting, standing, crouching, and lifting up to 50lbs.