Safety Coordinator
Job Description
Title: Safety Coordinator
Location: Woodridge, IL
Hire Type: Direct Hire
Salary: $65k- $75k/yr.
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:30 AM–4:00 PM
Language: Bilingual Spanish/English Required
Benefits: 401(k), dental, disability, FSA, health, HSA, life insurance, PTO, referral program, vision insurance, and weekly pay.
We are seeking a Safety Coordinator to support HR functions and maintain a safe, compliant warehouse environment. This role will conduct safety inspections, coordinate employee training, investigate incidents, and serve as a point of contact for both HR and safety-related concerns.
Job Duties:
- Conduct regular warehouse safety inspections and identify potential hazards.
- Implement and enforce safety policies and procedures.
- Maintain records of incidents, near misses, and workplace injuries.
- Coordinate forklift, PPE, and emergency response training.
- Investigate workplace accidents and recommend corrective actions.
- Assist with recruitment, onboarding, performance management, and employee relations.
- Serve as a point of contact for HR and safety concerns.
- Ensure compliance with OSHA and applicable safety regulations.
- Support additional HR and warehouse operations as needed.
Qualifications:
- Bilingual Spanish/English required.
- 5+ years of experience in HR, safety, or warehouse operations.
- Associate’s degree in HR, Business Administration, Occupational Safety, or related field preferred.
- Knowledge of HR practices, labor laws, and OSHA regulations.
- Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office; HRIS/payroll experience preferred.
- Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
- Ability to walk and stand throughout the warehouse for inspections and training
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.
Meet Your Recruiter
Senior Technical Recruiter
Naeomi is a Senior Technical Recruiter at Sterling Engineering with more than two years of experience supporting candidates and clients. She focuses on Sterling’s Commercial Division, recruiting for roles across plastics, machining, aerospace, and other specialized technical environments.
Naeomi enjoys recruiting because it gives her the opportunity to make a lasting, positive impact in someone’s life. She is passionate about helping candidates find new opportunities that align with their skills, goals, and long-term career growth.
For Naeomi, recruiting is also about building trusted relationships and being a helpful resource beyond one placement. Whether supporting an individual candidate or someone in their network who may be looking for a new role, she takes pride in helping people move forward with confidence.