Safety Coordinator - East Moline, United States - Hodge

Description

As the
_Safety Coordinator_, you are responsible for maintaining the overall safe environment of the facility through employee orientation, training, evaluation, accident documentation and root cause analysis.

Additionally, you will monitor PPE requirements, ensuring safety gear compliance and good housekeeping practices throughout the site.


Why HODGE
At HODGE, we truly believe success comes from treating people like family. That's why we offer a fulfilling career that goes beyond just a paycheck.

HODGE offers a wide range of perks and benefits that make it the perfect place to grow your skillset:

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_Balance:_ We understand the importance of a healthy work-life balance. At HODGE, you can count on having holidays off (while still getting paid for them), allowing you to spend quality time with your family and friends.
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Great Benefits:
_ We value our employees' well-being and offer a comprehensive benefits package. Enjoy paid time off, 401k, medical, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, an employee assistance program, wellness program, and much more
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Competitive Pay:
_ We offer competitive wages. Your hard work will be recognized and rewarded
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Safety First:
_ At HODGE, we prioritize safety above all else. Your well-being is our top priority.

We protect our work family by maintaining safety policies, including the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and proactive hazard identification.

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_Ambition:_ We're a team of ambitious individuals who are dedicated to achieving great things together. We embrace the "Whatever It Takes" mindset, ensuring that we go the extra mile to deliver exceptional results.
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Friendly Work Environment:

_Join a team that feels like family You'll be supported by colleagues who genuinely care about your success and well-being.

What You'll Do
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• First Safety Culture:_ Promote a safety culture that feels like a supportive family, where employees understand the importance of looking out for one another and prioritizing safety.

Organize safety campaigns, workshops, and communication efforts to increase safety awareness among all employees.
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_Safety Training & Practices:_ Conduct employee orientations to familiarize new hires with safety protocols and procedures. Monitor employee safety practices daily.
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_Investigations & Inspections: _Conduct regular inspections to identify potential hazards and address them promptly. Investigate near-miss, first aid, injury, and property damage incidents thoroughly to determine root cause and assist in implementing corrective measures.
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_Communication & Coordination:_ Collaborate with leadership and relevant departments to implement safety measures and address safety concerns. Conduct monthly safety committee meetings. Coordinate powered industrial truck maintenance with outside vendors.
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Data Integrity:
_ Maintain accurate and up-to-date safety records, ensuring data integrity and accessibility for reporting and analysis purposes. Complete and distribute reports. Follow post-incident protocols.
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_Personal Protective Equipment (PPE):_ Maintain adequate supply and conduct inspections of PPE. Ensure compliance with all OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) and site-specific safety and PPE requirements.
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Discipline Administration:
_ Support Be Safe reminders and 3-Strike Safety Policy.
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_Confidentiality:_ Maintain strict confidentiality regarding sensitive safety information, including employee records, investigations, and discussions. Always uphold ethical standards and safeguard employee privacy.
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Shift Support:

_ Provide support to employees across multiple shifts, addressing their safety-related needs and concerns in a timely and effective manner.

Adapt communication and support strategies to accommodate varying shift schedules.
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Occasional Travel:
_Travel occasionally as required for training, meetings, or other safety-related activities.
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_Demonstrate HODGE Values:_ Model HODGE core values of Family, Integrity, Ambition, Respect, and Balance. Uphold, support, and promote all company policies and procedures. Demonstrate that success comes from treating people like family.
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Additional Duties:
_ Perform tasks as assigned to support dynamic changes in business conditions.


Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, the Safety Coordinator must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The following requirements are representative of the minimum knowledge, skill and ability required.


_Education/Experience:
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• Effective communication and problemsolving skills.
• Ability to build strong relations with employees at all levels of the organization.
• Maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion.
• Knowledge of OSHA and safety regulations.
• Proficient computer skills, including data entry, data processing, communication tools and safety software.
• Associate degree