Safety Coordinator

About Us:

At Source Logistics, we specialize in offering customized logistics and supply chain solutions in US markets, including Full Service Warehousing, Order Processing, E-commerce Fulfillment, Marketing Fulfillment, Complete Transportation Solutions, and Information/Data Supply Chain Services.

We support a variety of industries such as food and beverage, apparel, retail, health and beauty, medical, industrial, technology, financial, and more. Our mission is to help US and foreign-based companies expand their presence in the US by delivering competitive and tailored supply chain solutions.

We currently manage 5.6 million square feet of warehouse space, strategically located throughout the US, with facilities in Los Angeles, CA; Chicago, IL, N. Monroe, NJ; Portland, OR; Houston, TX; and Laredo, TX.

Responsibilities:

• EHS Responsibilities
  • Conduct regular workplace inspections to identify and assess chemical, physical, biological, ergonomic, and operational hazards.
  • Develop, recommend, and help implement corrective and preventive actions to reduce risk and prevent workplace incidents.
  • Support incident investigations, root cause analyses, and corrective action follow-up.
  • Educate employees on safety protocols, hazard recognition, and emergency response procedures.
  • Prepare and deliver training programs to enhance safety awareness and compliance.
  • Promote a positive safety culture through engagement, coaching, and reinforcement of safe work practices.
  • Collect and analyze EHS data, including incident rates, near misses, and safety observations.
  • Utilize EHS management software for monitoring, reporting, and ensuring accurate and complete data.
  • Ensure compliance with OSHA requirements and internal safety policies.
  • Engage with employees at all levels to gather feedback and address safety concerns.
  • Support continuous improvement of safety programs, procedures, and site readiness.

• SQF / Food Safety Responsibilities

  • Conduct routine food-safety, sanitation, and hygiene inspections across all warehouse areas, including storage, dock operations, pest control, and employee practices.
  • Assist in maintaining SQF documentation, including program updates, verification records, supplier documentation, training files, and corrective actions.
  • Prepare facilities for SQF audits and customer food-safety visits, ensuring that all documentation, logs, and physical conditions meet program requirements.
  • Support traceability exercises, mock recalls, hold/release program checks, and allergen control verification.
  • Train employees on SQF basics, GMPs, hygiene expectations, and food-safety procedures.
  • Partner with the Quality team to review CAPAs, verify implementation, and ensure sustainable compliance.
  • Monitor housekeeping and sanitation processes to ensure alignment with SQF and customer expectations.
  • Assist with vendor approval, visitor management, and documentation control as needed.

• Multi-Site Support

  • Travel frequently to all Chicago warehouse locations to conduct assessments, support training, validate controls, follow up on corrective actions, and prepare each site for audits.
  • Provide onsite support during customer, regulatory, and SQF audits.
  • Ensure standardized processes across sites and escalate gaps that need leadership intervention.
  • Collaborate with Regional Managers and Site Leadership to keep each location audit-ready at all times.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Health Sciences, or a related field.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA standards and other regulatory compliance requirements.
• Experience conducting workplace safety inspections and risk assessments.
• Proficiency in EHS management software and data analysis tools.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to foster employee engagement.
• Ability to design and deliver safety training programs.
• Analytical skills to interpret EHS data and recommend improvements.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across teams.
• Previous experience in a logistics or warehouse environment preferred.
• Bilingual in Spanish is a MUST.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Health Sciences, Food Science, or a related field.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA standards and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Foundational understanding of SQF, GMPs, food-safety programs, or HACCP concepts. (SQF training can be provided if needed.)
• Experience conducting workplace safety inspections and risk assessments.
• Experience supporting or maintaining documentation for quality, SQF, or food-safety programs preferred.
• Proficiency in EHS or quality management software and data analysis tools.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to design and deliver safety or food-safety training programs.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills, with attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across multiple departments.
• Willingness to travel frequently across all Chicago sites.
• Previous experience in a logistics, warehouse, or distribution environment preferred.
• Ability to support audit preparation, documentation reviews, and corrective action follow-up for SQF and customer audits.
• Comfort working with document control, verification logs, traceability exercises, and standard operating procedures.
• Bilingual is a must

Bonus points if applicable:

· Bilingual MUST.

· Previous experience with SQF, BRC, HACCP, or other food-safety programs.

· Prior experience in supply chain or logistics environments.

· OSHA 30 General Industry Certification