Safety Coordinator

Job Summary

Company Overview:

NRS is a leading provider of transportation & supply chain solutions. As a family-owned and operated company, NRS has delivered smart logistics solutions to numerous Fortune 500 companies spanning over 70 years. Whether it’s NRT, Keystone, Keystone Fresh, or Keystone Capacity, our innovative energy drives us towards new and valuable solutions for our clients, even as we continuously grow and strengthen our network. We are dedicated to creating a culture that empowers the individual and offers our associates the opportunity to apply their unique skill to the challenges facing our clients. In the office, the warehouse, or on the road, it is this commitment to our innovative spirit that unites us in common mission to push boundaries in the logistics industry.   

Job Overview: 

NRS is seeking Safety Coordinator to assist with the day-to-day tasks in our North Bergen location.

Job Description

• Maintain and manage all safety related files.
• Learn how to navigate the Hyster Tracker System
• Sends out reports via email on facility housekeeping audits, weekly safety reports, OSHA trainings, safety committee minutes, monthly inspections fire extinguishers, lighting & fans, weekly MHE hours, monthly MHE hours.
• Help Safety Manager Conduct daily, weekly, and monthly audits to comply with company policies.
• Provides refresher Safety Training to Forklift Operators based on IRC determinations on weekly basis.
• Attend safety meetings given by agencies on monthly basis and this includes changing schedule hours to meet the business need.
• Conducts along with Safety Manager monthly Safety self-audits.
• Audits and works with preferred vendor on suppling and overseeing Med Cab’s.
• Assist the operation with annual audits.
• Reports any safety issues to the Safety Manager.
• Audits all first aid kits and/or safety for facilities at least once a month.
• Prepares meeting minutes, meeting notes and internal support materials.
• Assists in interpreting from English to Spanish as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements

• High school diploma required
• Strong communications skills; both verbal and written
• 1-2 year of safety coordinator experience preferred
• Basic Knowledge of OSHA Compliance & California Regulations
• Bilingual (English / Spanish) preferred
• Must be self-motivated and work independently
• Working knowledge of fire suppressions systems, wet and dry.
• Experience with overseeing/documenting Evacuation Drills
• Intermediate skills in Excel ,Word and PowerPoint
• Able to communicate with others by telephone and in person
• Office setting with exposure to warehouse environment as the work being performed requires
• Quick on their feet, willing to be flexible with the work schedule and hours with possible weekends

EEO Statement:   

NRS is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.