Safety Coordinator

The Safety Coordinator at Sonic is responsible for supporting safety policies and procedures; coordinating and tracking all required safety training programs; organizing and documenting Safety Committee meetings, including action items and follow-ups; addressing a variety of safety-related issues such as providing PPE, arranging special trainings, and supporting ergonomic initiatives; coordinating audits, inspections, and compliance with OSHA, DOT, and other regulations; reviewing and maintaining accurate records of incidents, injuries, and certifications; and collaborating with employees and departments to ensure a safe and compliant work environment. This role requires strong attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to communicate safety procedures effectively.

• →Coordinate, track, and manage all required safety-related training programs, including OSHA 10 and 30, flagger, electrical glove, confined space, and CPR/First Aid/AED trainings, as well as recurring and refresher courses.
• →Maintain, file, and document training certificates and safety certifications; monitor training completion to ensure compliance and follow up with employees and supervisors on outstanding requirements.
• →Monitor and maintain CPR and First Aid certifications and coordinate scheduling of renewal courses as needed.
• →Review, track, and audit injury and incident reports; conduct injury follow-ups and ensure corrective actions are properly documented and submitted in a timely manner.
• →Coordinate and support ergonomics initiatives, including workstation assessments, employee consultations, and implementation of ergonomic recommendations to reduce injury risk.
• →Address a variety of safety-related issues within the company, including providing PPE, arranging special trainings, supplying documentation, answering employee questions, addressing special ergonomic needs, and explaining procedures.
• →Maintain current knowledge of OSHA standards and regulations.
• →Develop materials and documentation for Safety Committee meetings; take detailed notes including summaries and action items, and support meeting coordination.
• →Facilitate safety-related onboarding classes and orientations for new hires.
• →Maintain organized and accurate safety documentation and records.

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent required.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a safety, EHS, occupational health, risk management, or related role.
• Experience supporting workplace safety programs, incident investigations, safety compliance, and employee training preferred.
• Strong administrative and organizational skills, with experience maintaining safety records, training documentation, and certifications in an accurate and timely manner.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) with the ability to track, organize, and report on safety and training data.
• Working knowledge of safety principles, OSHA standards, DOT regulations, EPA guidelines, and general workplace compliance requirements, with the ability to apply procedures under established guidelines.
• Experience coordinating safety training sessions and certifications, including CPR/First Aid/AED, OSHA 10/30, and other required safety programs.
• Ability to assist with safety audits, monitor compliance, and support follow‑up on corrective and preventive actions.
• Experience supporting ergonomics initiatives, including workstation assessments, employee consultations, and assisting with implementation of safety recommendations.
• Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills for working effectively with employees, supervisors, and cross‑functional teams to address safety concerns.
• Ability to organize and support materials for Safety Committee meetings, including documentation of discussions, action items, and follow‑up activities.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level and the climate when in the office is typically moderate. When working in the field, the elements are dependent on Mother Nature.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is consistently required to sit; stand; walk; key/type, talk, hear, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Sonic is an at-will employer. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement, or contract, between the employer and employee and is subject to change. Other functions may be assigned and/or reassigned by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change. The only employment contract that exists between you and Sonic is that of at-will employment. Employee signature below constitutes employee's understanding of the requirements, essential functions and duties of the position.