Safety Coordinator - 1st Shift

Grand Rapids - H1, 3061 Shaffer Avenue, Kentwood, Michigan, United States of America

Posted Monday, January 19, 2026 at 6:00 AM

• We offer a competitive wage and wide array of benefits including: health/dental/vision insurance
• flex spending accounts
• short & long-term disability
• paid holidays and vacation
• bonus opportunities (referral, production, etc.)

This position is responsible for aligning with the company's safety program. They will also lead and direct the safety function of the assigned building(s) and provide recommendations regarding safety initiatives and programs. This position is responsible for complying with all safety, health and environmental regulations which will support the strategic business plan of the company.

Duties may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Work with local management to provide information regarding plant safety status, initiatives, identification of safety needs, and effective program/process follow through.
• Coordinate and provide safety training according to the Federal, State, and Company standards.
• Maintain required safety and health documents
• Conduct periodic safety and health walk-through inspections.
• Analyzing current safety programs determines applicability through metrics. Suggest improvements if necessary.

• Advising provisions to minimize safety risks
• Create AIL with follow through of assignments as directed by manager
• Conduct Safety Team meetings
• Intervene in unsafe activities or operations
• Ensure the development, implementation and updating of required written safety and health programs and plans.

• Knowledge of Federal and State OSHA, and various state regulations.
• Environmental experience is helpful.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills both verbal and written.
• Leadership
• Intermediate Computer Skills particular to MS Office Suite
• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Successfully multi-task, organize, and prioritize
• Ensure collaborative relationships with industry, trade, other associations, regulatory agencies and Hearthside staff.
• Work is primarily done in a production floor setting.
• Frequent production environment exposure which includes noise, dust, moving machinery, forklifts, and fluctuations in temperature.

• Sitting at a workstation for extended periods of time
• Stand, walk, climb stairs on a frequent basis
• Must be able to lift 30 pounds on an frequent basis

• Associates degree in Safety or Human Resources preferred or 1-3 years combination of education and practical experience.
• Knowledge of both State and Federal safety, health and environmental regulations in a similar environment
• Demonstrated leadership skills and abilities

Sponsorship for work authorization is not available for this position. It is the candidate’s responsibility to ensure they are legally authorized to work in the location to which they apply.

Maker's Pride is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Grand Rapids - H1, 3061 Shaffer Avenue, Kentwood, Michigan, United States of America