Safety Coordinator

Sterling Engineering · Manteno, Illinois

FULL TIME

Job Description

Safety Coordinator

Location

Manteno, IL

Job Type:

Contract

Pay Rate:

$30-$35/hour

About the Opportunity

We are seeking a

Safety Coordinator

to support workplace safety and compliance within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys being visible on the production floor, working directly with employees, and helping drive a strong safety culture.

The Safety Coordinator will partner with Production, Maintenance, Warehouse, Sanitation, Quality, and Human Resources to identify hazards, conduct safety inspections, support employee training, investigate incidents, and maintain compliance with OSHA requirements.

Key

Responsibilities

Maintain a visible presence throughout production and operational areas to identify and address safety hazards.

Conduct safety inspections, audits, observations, and follow-up on corrective actions.

Support OSHA compliance and safety programs related to

Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), machine guarding, personal protective equipment (PPE), hazard communication, ergonomics, and chemical safety .

Coordinate and deliver new hire, refresher, and job-specific safety training.

Assist with Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), risk assessments, incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective actions.

Maintain safety records, training documentation, Safety Data Sheets (SDSs), and OSHA-related documentation.

Track safety metrics, incidents, trends, and training completion and communicate findings to leadership.

Partner cross-functionally to implement safety initiatives and continuous improvement efforts.

Support emergency preparedness, safety committee activities, workers' compensation, and return-to-work processes.

What We're Looking For

2+ years of safety or Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) experience , preferably in a manufacturing environment.

Working knowledge of

OSHA regulations

and general industry safety practices.

Experience conducting safety inspections, employee training, incident investigations, and corrective actions.

Familiarity with LOTO, machine guarding, PPE, hazard communication, and ergonomics.

Strong communication, organization, and documentation skills.

Comfortable working directly with employees and spending significant time on the production floor.

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Safety, EHS, or a related field preferred.

OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification preferred.

Bilingual skills are a plus.

Sterling Contract

Benefits

As a contract employee of Sterling, you are eligible for a

full employee benefits package , including

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Three medical plan options

Dental and vision coverage

401(k)

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

Company	Sterling Engineering
Location	Manteno, Illinois
Type	FULL TIME
Niche	Full-time

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Safety Coordinator

Job Description

Location

Responsibilities

Strong communication, organization, and documentation skills.

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Safety, EHS, or a related field preferred.

OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification preferred.

Bilingual skills are a plus.Sterling Contract

Benefits

As a contract employee of Sterling, you are eligible for afull employee benefits package , including

Bilingual skills are a plus.

Sterling Contract

As a contract employee of Sterling, you are eligible for a

full employee benefits package , including