Safety Coordinator - Decatur, IL

What You'll Do

The Safety Coordinator is responsible for supporting workplace safety initiatives, reducing risk, and helping maintain compliance with OSHA regulations and company safety standards. This role works directly with employees and leadership to identify hazards, promote safe work practices, and implement continuous safety improvements.

Responsibilities

• Support SC2's commitment to a safe and injury-free workplace.
• Assist in implementing and maintaining safety policies, programs, and procedures.
• Conduct routine safety inspections and workplace audits.
• Deliver safety training, toolbox talks, and new hire safety orientation.
• Perform risk assessments and identify opportunities to reduce workplace hazards.
• Work with supervisors and employees to improve safety awareness and accountability.
• Investigate incidents, near misses, and safety concerns to identify root causes and corrective actions.
• Track safety observations, corrective actions, and compliance activities.
• Assist with OSHA compliance and safety documentation requirements.
• Develop safety communications and employee education materials.
• Monitor workplace conditions and recommend improvements when hazards are identified.
• Support emergency preparedness and response initiatives.
• Prepare reports related to safety performance, incidents, and compliance activities.
• Assist with facility projects, repairs, and operational changes to ensure employee safety considerations are addressed.

Schedule

• First Shift
• Monday through Friday
• 6:30 AM to 2:30 PM
• Paid lunch break
• Occasional overtime may be required to support operational, training, or safety initiatives.

Why SC2?

At SC2, safety is more than a requirement, it is a core value. The Safety Coordinator has a direct impact on protecting employees, improving operations, and helping build a strong safety culture throughout the organization.

SC2 is a growing company with operations across multiple states, providing employees with opportunities to develop new skills and advance their careers. We are committed to continuous improvement, employee development, and creating an environment where individuals can make a meaningful contribution every day.

As a 100% employee-owned company, our employees have a personal stake in our success through our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). When the company succeeds, our employee-owners share in that success. This creates a culture of ownership, accountability, teamwork, and long-term thinking.

Whether you are an experienced safety professional or someone looking to grow into a safety leadership role, SC2 offers the opportunity to learn, make an impact, and build a rewarding career with a company that invests in its people.

Basic Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to observe workplace conditions, identify risks, and help implement practical solutions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in workplace safety, manufacturing, warehousing, logistics, transportation, operations, quality, military leadership, or a related field.
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations and workplace safety practices.
• Experience conducting employee training or leading team meetings.
• Experience with incident investigations, corrective actions, or continuous improvement initiatives.
• OSHA 10, OSHA 30, or other safety certifications are a plus.
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Safety, Environmental Health & Safety (EHS), Occupational Safety, Industrial Technology, Human Resources, or a related field is preferred but not required.

Safety experience is preferred but not required. We are willing to train the right candidate who demonstrates strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving abilities.

SC2, a 100% employee-owned manufacturing, warehousing, and logistics company, is seeking a Safety Coordinator to support our Decatur, Illinois operation.

This position plays a key role in promoting workplace safety, employee engagement, and OSHA compliance across our manufacturing and warehouse environment.

The Safety Coordinator works closely with employees, supervisors, and leadership to deliver safety training, conduct workplace inspections, investigate incidents, and help create a culture where safety is everyone's responsibility. This is a first-shift position with a schedule of 6:30 AM to 2:30 PM, Monday through Friday, including a paid lunch break.

Whether you have direct safety experience or are looking to transition from manufacturing, warehousing, logistics, operations, quality, military leadership, or employee training, we encourage you to apply. This is an excellent opportunity to build a career in Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) while making a meaningful impact on employees and operations.