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Safety Coordinator

Gordon Food Service
United States, Maryland, Aberdeen
504 Advantage Avenue (Show on map)
May 22, 2025
Welcome to Gordon Food Service! We are excited that you are thinking about opportunities with us, and we have an amazing story to share. See below for a quick glance of who we are and the impact you could have on the food service industry. There's a seat at our table for you... TheSafety Coordinator manages, delivers, monitors, and audits all establishedsafety and accident prevention programs to ensure effective training andcompliance standards are in place.Ensures compliance with existing GFS safety procedures and related government safety regulations. Schedule: 5 Day work week between the days of Sunday-Friday Must be able to work between the hours of 6:00am-Midnight your schedule can vary. Compensation Range: $62,060 - $96,815 This range will be based on experience What you'll need to bring to this position: Conduct Self Audits Prior experience within a high volume, fast paced distribution / warehouseenvironment strongly preferred Experience in an industrial environment is highly preferred Food Service industry experience is highly preferred High school diploma or equivalent GED required Bachelors Degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental, IndustrialHygiene, DOT background, or related field preferred Availability to work the scheduled shift hours as needed to support ALL shifts anddepartments as needed Forklift certification and reach truck driving experience preferred Limited travel is expected (3-4 times per year) Excellent interpersonal communication skills Strong collaboration, problem solving and critical thinking techniques Ability to plan, organize and execute with ease Knowledge of federal and state regulatory agencies including OSHA Awareness of trends related to warehouse/distribution safety developmentopportunities Other expectations of this role include: Deliver established training & education programs Conduct New hire and annual safety training. Monitor through observation, incident tracking and reporting theeffectiveness of training programs & initiatives Manages the incident and injury investigation process and works withsupervisors to determine required follow-up and corrective actions Supports other departments, promoting safety practices and education Conduct monthly and quarterly inspections(fire inspections, eyewash safety showers, fire suppression systems) Collaborates with department managers and Home Office to promote safetyefforts and provide feedback Aids the Maintenance Department's Contractor Safety Program, ProcessSafety Management (PSM) Program Conduct observations(PIV operators, switchers, fall protection, arc flash, LOTO) Administers Back Strengthening Program where applicable Tracks safety data and goal achievement; communicates status of thedivision in regards to compliance with GFS procedures, policies and results Responsible for OSHA reporting Provide additional support for the HR Team with leave of absence anddisability, FMLA claims, and dispute resolution as necessary BE PART OF AN AMAZING CULTURE WHERE WHAT MATTERS TO YOU, MATTERS TO US! Gordon Food Service values our customers and understands that their success is largely dependent upon their workforce. To demonstrate our commitment to our partnership, we will require any candidate who works for a Gordon Food Service customer to provide a letter of support from their management if they are selected for the interview process. Equal Employment Opportunity is a matter of policy at Gordon Food Service, Inc. and we are committed to a work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability. If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, please submit your request to talent@gfs.com and use the words "Accommodation Request" in your subject line. All Gordon Food Service locations are tobacco-free. Gordon Food Service is a drug-free workplace and conducts pre-employment drug tests.