Posted 1 week ago

Principal Safety Coordinator

022 Prime Distribution Services, Inc. United States of America, PDS Plainfield North Warehouse
Remote Full Time

Job description

The Principal Safety Coordinator plays a critical role in fostering a safe and healthy workplace by providing guidance, training, and resources that support proactive safety practices and employee well-being. This position serves as the on-site safety leader, actively engaging employees at all levels to promote a strong safety culture. The Principal Safety Coordinator is expected to be a visible, hands-on leader, reinforcing safety and operational excellence while empowering employees to take ownership of their health and safety. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The duties and responsibilities of this position consist of, but are not limited to, the following: Delivering safety training for new hire orientation, equipment certifications, etc. Leading incident investigations and driving corrective actions. Conduct safety inspections and audits to identify and mitigate risks. Supporting project implementation and monitoring compliance with safety standards. Developing, analyzing, and reporting safety performance metrics. Recordkeeping & retention for safety training. Inspecting and auditing food safety programs and processes. Partnering with operations & cross-functional teams to execute company EHS policies and initiatives. Ensuring compliance with all applicable local, state, and federal safety regulations. QUALIFICATIONS Required: High school diploma or GED Minimum 2 years’ experience in safety-related duties in manufacturing or warehousing. Preferred: Associate or bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university Minimum 2 years’ experience in environmental, health, and safety in manufacturing, warehousing, etc. Subject matter expert in environmental regulations Certified trainer for powered industrial trucks Possess safety certifications (ASP, CSP, etc.) Excellent written/verbal communication skills – interfacing with all departmental leaders Excellent administrative skills – presentations, trend graphing Strong problem-solving skills – lean principles Have a positive attitude and solution-seeker for all opportunities Passion for risk mitigation and positive safety culture We will review applications for this role on an ongoing basis and encourage all interested candidates to apply at their earliest convenience. Compensation Range $17.22 - $27.28 The base pay range displayed on the job posting reflects the minimum and maximum base pay for this specific location. Your individual base pay within this range is determined by job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base pay only and do not include additional variable compensation. Questioning if you meet the mark? Studies have shown that some individuals may be less likely to apply unless they match the job description exactly. Here at C.H. Robinson, we’re building an inclusive workplace where all employees feel they belong. If this position excites you, we welcome you to apply whether you check all the preferred qualifications or just a few. You may just be our next great fit! Equal Opportunity C.H. Robinson is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to a workplace and performance culture that reflects the strengths of our worldwide marketplace. We value unique experiences and diverse backgrounds of our people within our company, our business relationships, and our communities. We’re committed to providing an inclusive environment, free from harassment and discrimination, where all employees feel welcomed, valued and respected. EOE\Disabled\Veteran Benefits Your Health, Wealth and Self Your total wellbeing is the foundation of our business, and our benefits support your financial, family and personal goals. We provide the top-tier benefits that matter to you most, including: Three medical plans which include Prescription drug coverage Enhanced Fertility benefits Flexible Spending Accounts Health Savings Account (including employer contribution) Dental and Vision Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Paid observed holidays 2 paid floating holidays for U.S. hourly employees Flexible Time Off (FTO) offered to U.S. salaried employees — no accruals and no caps. Paid Time Off (PTO) offered to all other employees in the U.S. and Canada Paid parental leave Paid time off to volunteer in your community Charitable Giving Match Program 401(k) with 6% company matching Employee Stock Purchase Plan Plus a broad range of career development, networking, and team-building opportunities Learn more about our benefit offerings on our BENEFITS & WELLBEING page Why Do You Belong at C.H. Robinson? C.H. Robinson solves logistics problems for companies across the globe and across industries, from the simple to the most complex. With $22 billion in freight under management and 19 million shipments annually, we are one of the world’s largest logistics platforms and rank in the FORTUNE 200. We’ve been an innovator in logistics for over 100 years. Our global suite of services accelerates trade to seamlessly deliver the products and goods that drive the world’s economy. With the combination of our multimodal transportation management system and expertise, we use our information advantage to deliver smarter solutions for more than 90,000 customers and 450,000 contract carriers on our platform. Our technology is built by and for supply chain experts to bring faster, more meaningful improvements to our customers’ businesses. As a responsible global citizen, we contribute millions of dollars to support causes that matter to us and our people. FORTUNE has named C.H. Robinson one of the World’s Most Admired Companies 2024, showcasing our position as a leader in our industry. Our commitment to excellence is further affirmed by being named a Great Place to Work 2023-24 by the Great Place to Work Institute, one of Forbes’ Best Employers for Diversity and one of America’s Greatest Workplaces in 2023 by Newsweek. Join us as we collaborate, innovate, and work as one global team to make life better and more sustainable for our customers, communities, and world. For more information, visit us at www.chrobinson.com.