Safety Coordinator

Job Title: Safety Coordinator

Location: Fresno, California

Employment Status: Part-Time

Classification: Non-exempt

Work Schedule: Flexible; based on project needs and mutual agreement.

Travel: Required for training and execution of job duties

Pay Range: $28.00 – $32.00 per hour

Reports to: Human Resources Manager – California & North Carolina

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Location: Onsite Fresno California

Position Summary: Under the supervision of the Human Resources Manager – CA & NC and the Director of Safety & Product Compliance, the Safety Coordinator is responsible for leading Gusmer Enterprises' Safety programs at all Gusmer California facilities. This role plays a key part in fostering a proactive safety culture and ensuring full compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations.

The safety coordinator also serves as the Workers' Compensation Coordinator for Gusmer California locations, overseeing case management and return-to-work programs. Additionally, this position functions as the Risk Control Coordinator, driving risk mitigation strategies and leading loss prevention initiatives to protect employees, assets, and operations.

Essential Functions

* Collaboration: Lead safety committee in setting and achieving goals. Plan, coordinate, and direct safety programs to ensure compliance with local, state and federal standards.

Work with all Gusmer safety team members to create corporate programs and procedures. Actively participate in Corporate Safety team efforts to achieve team goals.

* Communication: Conducts and/or coordinates safety training for all employees in compliance with company and regulatory requirements. Engage the workforce in the education process and ensure understanding of the presented material. Conducts safety training for all new employees prior to the employee being exposed to any hazards. Maintain accurate training records, including dates, attendees, and materials used. Create professional training course materials and presentations. Conduct individual and small to large group training sessions that are clear and engaging.

* Accountability: Identify, manage, and audit systems designed to reduce risk and prevent safety and environmental incidents. Support continuous improvement of Gusmer's safety programs through proactive risk management and compliance oversight.

* Commitment: Promote a culture of health, safety, and environmental responsibility by:

o* Engaging employees in program development and awareness.

o* Driving performance against established goals and tracking progress.

o* Analyzing incident data to identify trends and implement corrective actions.

o* Investigating issues and recommending improvements.

* Safety Recordkeeping/Documentation: Ensure all safety records and regulatory documentation for Gusmer California locations are organized and compliant with federal and state requirements.

Maintain documentation, including but not limited to incident reports, workers' compensation files, training records, chemical inventory, SDS, hazard warning labels, OSHA injury/illness forms, annual OSHA reporting documents, equipment hazard assessments, PPE hazard assessments, job hazard analysis (JHA), and industrial hygiene reports. Notes from attorney calls and other safety-related documentation. Also responsible for creating clearly written safety procedures, observations, sampling results, and recommendations. Responsible for maintaining information on the Gusmer Injury Summary document for all California locations. Responsible for the annual OSHA 300A form along with electronic reporting.

* Safety Knowledge: Remain technically knowledgeable and current on matters concerning employee safety at an expert level including OSHA regulations and applicable federal and state safety regulations.

Effectively identify and evaluate safety hazards within the facility.

Other Duties

* Assist with managing safety resources and related departmental budgets, including procurement of PPE and emergency equipment.

* Ensure AEDs and first aid kits are properly maintained.

* Coordinate return-to-work programs and light-duty assignments.

* Oversee all workers' compensation activities, including timely claim filing and insurer communications.

* Lead risk control and loss prevention efforts for all California facilities.

* Perform other duties as assigned.

This is not meant to be a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, and responsibilities. These items may change, or new items may be assigned with or without notice.

Experience and Education Requirements

* Associate or bachelor's degree required

* Minimum of two years of relevant experience in safety

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA's) Required

* Strong understanding of Safety regulations and safety procedures.

* Effective verbal and written communication skills.

* Ability to interpret and follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and maintain complete and accurate records.

* Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with diverse teams.

* Detail-oriented with strong organizational and time management skills.

* Self-directed and capable of working independently.

* Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Other Qualifications

* Valid Driver's license with an acceptable driving record

Physical Requirements

The physical demands listed are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the job's essential functions. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Modified “light duty” restrictions may be arranged as needed and when available for job-related injuries or illnesses.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to lift/carry/push/pull under 10 pounds; use hands repetitively for writing/keyboarding/grasping and holding; sit; walk on normal surfaces. The employee is occasionally required to lift/carry up to 50 pounds; push/pull up to 100 pounds; twist/turn; kneel/squat; and walk on uneven or slippery surfaces.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Acute hearing is necessary for telephone and in-person communication with customers and fellow employees, and visual acuity is sufficient to read a computer screen and paper documents.

Working Conditions

This position typically functions in a business environment with occasional trips to the warehouse. There will be exposure to moderate noise levels, fumes, dust, chemicals, heat/cold, and allergens, especially in the warehouse environment.

EEO Policy Statement:

Gusmer Enterprises, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Gusmer will also consider requests for reasonable accommodations made by applicants and employees on an individualized basis, including those based on disabilities and sincerely held religious beliefs, where such accommodations do not impose an undue burden on the business. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.