Safety Coordinator Details

Safety Coordinator

WEL Companies - De Pere, WI

Employment Type : Full-Time

Safety Coordinator De Pere Full Time
Schedule: Monday - Friday, Day Shift Position Summary: As a Safety Coordinator, you will be interacting with other departments including the warehouse and shop. You will also work with third-party vendors to collect, update, and track OSHA safety related information.
Essential Job Responsibilities and Duties:

• Ensure Compliance with Federal and Various State(s) regulations
• Assist in conducting investigations related to accidents, near misses, complaints, and suggestions
• Assist with keeping OSHA logs up to date
• Administrators and works within the company policy, procedures, and compliance requirements
• Work with warehouse staff to ensure monthly walk throughs are completed and issues are resolved
• Assist in filling out workers compensation forms and reporting to insurance
• Assist in developing, improving, and maintaining current safety programs
• Follow up on workers compensation claims
• Conduct onsite inspections
• Educate employees on safety standards and expectations as well as safe machinery operation
• Provide recommendations for improving safety within the workplace
• Act as a liaison between management and external safety agencies, such as fire and insurance personnel
• Develop emergency response plans
• Contact emergency personnel as needed
• Ensure all forklift and scissor training is completed, up to date and that all cards be issued and maintained
• Assist with OSHA terminal meetings and agenda items

Education and Experience:

• High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED); required
• Associate Degree in Supply Chain, Logistics or relatable field; a plus
• Experience working in a warehouse related safety operation, preferred
• Ability to tolerate high stress situation
• Proactive mindset and strong personal accountability
• Strong attention to details and record keeping
• Able to work professionally with diverse group of people internally and externally
• Ability to multitask and make quick decisions

• Computer and Essential Skills:
• AS400 experience; a plus
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite; preferred
  

Benefits for Full Time Employees:

• Health Insurance, Dental Insurance & Vision Insurance after 60 days
• Short Term & Long-Term Disability
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance, Accident & Critical Illness option
• Immediate Accrued Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay
• Sick Pay
• Roth & 401(k) with company match
• Onsite WELcare Clinic
• Onsite Chiropractic
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

The family feel is real!
We’ve built an entire trucking family based on our core values – put people first, explore possibilities, lead the way, and in it together. It’s a culture that starts with family ownership and reaches across WEL Companies, from new truck drivers to warehouse workers to shop tractor and trailer technicians to office staff. We then elevate that positive base that enhance lifestyles and drive loyalty from top to bottom. Culture – YOU belong here
Communication. Relationships. Accessibility. When you’re part of the WEL Companies team, you’re treated like family. Many trucking companies do a decent job with logistics, technology, and compensation. We can do all that, and more….because the value of a positive, supportive open-door culture is priceless. About WEL Companies, Inc:
In 1975 Wally Tielens and his two sons, Bruce and Randy had a simple vision for a family business that quickly grew into an industry leading refrigerated trucking business. What began as a two-truck business soon blossomed into more than 500 trucks and 800 trailers that provide award winning nationwide service to some of the largest companies in the food, beverage, and dairy industries.

• Certified for ELDT training with the FMCSA in Wisconsin and Florida
• SmartWay Transport Partner & Recognized by The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
• Ranked in the top 15 of Fueloyal.com Top 25 Refrigerated Companies
• Home to 62 members of the Wisconsin Motor Carriers Presidents Safe Drivers Club
• Top 250 Fleets in America – Commercial Carrier Journal
• 2022 Premier Carrier - FourKites

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.