Safety Coordinator
Kearny, NJ
1st Shift, Full Time, Overtime
$25-$30 an hour
Please call 843-619-2299 or email john.moore@abacuscorporation.com to discuss details and setting up an interview
The Safety Coordinator is responsible for promoting and ensuring a safe, healthy, and environmentally responsible workplace. This role supports the implementation and continuous improvement of Environmental, Health, and Safety programs, ensures compliance with applicable regulations (OSHA, EPA, local, and state), and drives a safety culture through training, audits, incident investigation, and employee engagement
Main Duties:
- Compliance & Documentation
- Training & Communication
- Incident Management
- Environmental Compliance
Qualifications:
- Associate’sor Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health & Safety or Safety Management Systems.
- Certified Safety Professional (CSP) certification strongly desired or equivalent of 6 years of experience in this area.
- Experienced as a safety trainer or safety facilitator in a classroom setting. Required to administer and maintain records of forklift/truck training process.
- Knowledge of OSHA, EPA, local/state and other regulatory requirements.
- Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a cross-functional team.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and safety management software.