Safety Coordinator

Overview

Imperial Dade, a leading North American distributor, has a Safety Coordinator position available in Nashville, TN! The Safety Coordinator contributes significantly to creating a culture that prioritizes health and safety, aiming to reduce incidents and promote a secure and productive workplace for all employees. If you’re considering a career in this field, it’s essential to have a strong understanding of safety regulations and a commitment to maintaining a safe work environment.

Imperial Dade is the leading independently owned and operated distributor of foodservice packaging and janitorial supplies in North America. As a provider of customized supply chain solutions, we serve customers in many business-to-business market segments including restaurants, grocery stores, healthcare, sports and entertainment, and cruise lines. Founded in 1935 and headquartered in New Jersey, Imperial Dade serves as a mission-critical partner to more than 120,000 customers through our footprint of 130 branches.

**All correspondence will come directly from Imperial Dade and not a personal email address.**

Responsibilities

You will:

• Assist in fleet compliance including driver qualification files, drug and alcohol testing such as randoms, reasonable suspicion, and
• Assist in warehouse compliance and regular safety inspections: organize regular safety inspections forms for facilities, equipment, and work practices. Coordination of tracking completion and identified hazards.
• Safety training: align and aid in tracking safety training sessions for employees.
• Ensure safety related information is accurately received, tracked, measured and communicated to the various departments.
• Key Performance Indicators: measure, track, update and provide details in the communication of safety related performance metrics.
• Record Keeping: Utilizing the safety database will maintain records of safety inspections, incidents, and training activities. Keeping documentation up to date ensures compliance with regulations and provides a historical record for reference.
• May participate in safety committees within the organization.
• Distribution of Safety Equipment: Working with the regional safety managers, ensuring that employees have access to safety equipment and personal protective gear is part of their responsibilities. They distribute and monitor the proper fit and usage of safety gear.
• Ensure information is accurately received and communicated to the various departments.
• Maintain documentation of the company's safety procedures, accidents, and related events.

Qualifications

You have:

• High school diploma or equivalent; degree in related field (Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene or Environmental Sciences) preferred.
• 3 plus years of safety related experience. Relevant experience in developing safety programs, analyzing safety KPIs, understanding risk assessments and safety policies.
• Solid communication skills, including presentations, writing, and oral communication.
• Analytical thinking to decipher safety data trends and identify areas for improvement.
• Proficient computer skills with experience in the Microsoft suite.
• Ability to effectively prioritize tasks and manage time efficiently with ability to handle multiple projects at once.
• Fluent in English, Spanish a plus

We offer a dynamic environment for our more than 7,500 employees to work, learn, and grow professionally. We value our people and strive to create rewarding career opportunities by offering competitive salaries and benefits (medical, dental, vision), a 401(k) program with company match, a shared ownership program, life insurance, a generous paid time off package, educational reimbursement, paid family leave, and adoption assistance. We are excited to invite talented individuals with a passion for excellence to join our team.

Imperial Dade is an EEO Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, status as a parent, national origin, age, disability (physical or mental), family medical history, or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit-based factors.