Safety Coordinator

• Safety starts with you. Join our team as a Safety Coordinator and help foster a safe, compliant, and productive distribution environment where every employee goes home safely.
• Ready to make an impact? Apply today and help us build a stronger culture of safety!

Position Purpose

Planning, establishing, implementing, overseeing, and maintaining a variety of health, safety, and environmental programs to assist in establishing a safe environment for employees. Ensure that Meyer strives to maintain compliance with Occupational Health and Safety guidelines to reduce work-related injuries. Diligent and analytical to focus on injury prevention and have an eye for detail and a sensitivity for potential dangers.

Pay

• Annual salary based on experience
• Full-time, salaried role (minimum 45 hours per week)

Schedule

• Salaried position working a minimum of 45 hours per week. Flexible schedule, with average time:
• Monday through Friday, three days from 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM and two days from 9:30 AM to 7:00 PM
• Traveling schedule will be based on travel needs
• In-office position
• Occasional travel required; schedule will vary based on business and operational needs

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of safety experience, a degree in Safety Management, or experience in a related management role preferred.
• Active First Aid certification and completion of the OSHA 30-Hour Course are preferred.
• High school diploma or GED required; Associate degree in Business or a related field preferred.
• Valid Indiana driver's license required.

Duties include but are not limited to

• Enforce OSHA regulations, standards, and safety guidelines.
• Conduct accident, injury, and near-miss investigations to identify root causes and corrective actions.
• Conduct risk assessments and implement effective hazard control measures.
• Collaborate with leadership to monitor compliance and proactively identify safety concerns.
• Intervene and correct unsafe behaviors, conditions, or operations.
• Conduct new hire safety orientations and warehouse safety training as needed.
• Perform quarterly safety walkthroughs at company facilities and annual audits at remote locations.
• Evaluate training needs, recommend improvements, and help develop and coordinate company safety programs.
• Conduct classroom and hands-on Powered Industrial Truck (forklift) certification training.
• Spend a minimum of two evenings per week on the warehouse floor , coaching employees, reinforcing safe behaviors, and addressing unsafe conditions.
• Perform drug testing responsibilities and maintain proficiency in reasonable suspicion procedures.
• Manage and investigate workers' compensation claims, including documentation, reporting, and follow-up.
• Maintain adequate inventory of first aid supplies and safety equipment.
• Ensure PPE assignments and compliance records are accurately documented in company systems (e.g., Paylocity).
• Provide first aid assistance when necessary.
• Lead weekly safety talks and awareness sessions focused on incident trends, concerns, and preventative measures.
• Partner with warehouse, logistics, and cross-functional teams to ensure safety remains a top organizational priority.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits & Other Incentives

• Medical with HSA option
• Dental
• Vision
• Disability
• Life Insurance
• 401K with Company Match
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation AND Personal Time
• Paid orientation and training
• Introductory and annual reviews
• Direct deposit
• Employee Discount
• Casual attire
• Work/life balance
• Other Meyer Perks: cell phone discounts, rental car discounts, etc.
• Stable employment at a growing company that offers advancement opportunities
• & More!

Requirements

• Positive and confident attitude
• Critical thinking
• Knowledge, comprehension, and application of OSHA regulations (30-hour OSHA card)
• Demonstrated leadership skills and abilities
• Knowledge and application of federal and state workers’ compensation laws and experience with legal documents
• Must have general knowledge of federal, state and local safety laws and regulations.
• Knowledge of office equipment including copiers, fax machines, computers, etc.
• Planning/organizing and follow-up skills —the individual prioritizes and plans work activities, uses time efficiently and develops realistic action plans, and follows up to ensure compliance
• Communication - Must have excellent oral and written communication skills up and down the organizational structure.
• Effective oral and written communication, effectively relating to all levels
• Excellent listening skills
• Computer skills (Word/Excel/ PowerPoint)
• Problem-solving
• Ability to identify and deliver creative recommendations/solutions
• Practice a high level of confidentiality
• Emotional intelligence
• First Aid, CPR, and AED training (gain certification to be a trainer if needed)
• Drug Screening training
• Ability to work under general supervision and make independent decisions.
• Makes decisions to keep employees safe and stay in compliance with OSHA Regulations
• Ability to effectively interact with varying situations and personalities
• Ability to travel as needed, with immediate response in special circumstances

About Us: Meyer Distributing is a complete wholesale distributor: automotive, RV/towing, outdoor living, marine, and more. With 100+ locations across the country, Meyer services dealers nationwide. Meyer Logistics is a transportation company that serves as the backbone of Meyer Distributing’s shipping network. Meyer Logistics has a fleet of 500+ top-of-the-line trucks. Meyer Distributing & Logistics are driven to perform – come join our team today!

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