Safety Coordinator

Job Description

Job Description

Position Summary

The Safety Coordinator supports the Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) program by managing day-to-day safety administration, field-level support, training coordination, and incident documentation. This role focuses on execution, follow-through, and field presence, allowing the Safety Manager to focus on strategic safety initiatives, regulatory compliance, audits, claims management, and budgeting.

This position will be regionally based, in Memphis, TN or St. Louis, MO, to support high-activity markets and reduce travel burden across the organization.

Incident Management & Documentation

• Assist with incidents, documentation, and follow-up
• Coordinate initial incident investigations, witness statements, photos, and documentation
• Track corrective actions and verify completion
• Maintain OSHA logs (300, 300A, 301) under direction of the Safety Manager
• Support recordability determinations by gathering required facts and timelines

Field & Facility Safety Support

• Conduct routine field safety visits at customer sites and company facilities
• Perform job-site observations, PPE checks, and vehicle inspections
• Support pre-task planning, Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), and hazard assessments
• Assist with implementation and verification of corrective actions

Training & Orientation Support

• Coordinate safety training, certifications, and refreshers
• Assist with onboarding safety orientations for new hires
• Maintain training records and ensure compliance with customer requirements
• Support development and distribution of safety communications and toolbox talks

Program Administration

• Maintain safety documentation, procedures, and records
• Assist with contractor safety packages and customer compliance submissions
• Support safety committee logistics, meeting documentation, and follow-up actions
• Track safety metrics and prepare summary reports

Collaboration & Communication

• Serve as a field-facing safety resource for technicians and supervisors
• Coordinate closely with HR on incident documentation and return-to-work support
• Escalate significant safety concerns and trends to the Safety Manager

Travel Requirements

• 20–30% regional travel, primarily supporting branch locations and customer sites
• Location selection will be based on operational needs and travel efficiency

Ideal candidate will possess:

• Experience carrying out safety coordination in the material handling or intralogistics spaces
• Experience with forklift safety standards
• Bachelor's degree in safety, EHS, or related field

• 1+ year experience carrying out safety coordination in a professional setting
• High school diploma
• Ability to travel 10%-15% of the year

With more than 100 combined years in business and 11 locations in the Central U.S., HEUBEL
· SHAW has the resources and reach to offer a complete warehouse management solution. HEUBEL
· SHAW offers new and pre-owned Raymond lift trucks and forklift equipment, forklift parts, storage solutions, integrated systems, fleet management solutions and everything else you need to Run Better and Manage Smarter. Our true business, however, lies in helping you manage your operational expenses. We identify hidden costs, deliver more efficient overall material movement, reduce downtime and best of all, increase your return on investment.