Safety Coordinator

Company Summary At Harvest Food Group (HFG), our mission is to create products that make a positive impact on the world. HFG is a private equity–backed company headquartered in Naperville, Illinois, with a brand-new, state-of-the-art production facility in East Chicago, Indiana. Please note, this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Additionally, there is no relocation assistance.

Position Summary

The Safety Coordinator supports the execution and continuous improvement of safety, health, and environmental programs within a fast-paced refrigerated food manufacturing facility. This role plays a critical part in ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements (OSHA, EPA, FDA/GMP), promoting a strong safety culture, and driving proactive risk prevention initiatives.

The Safety Coordinator works closely with production, QA, maintenance, warehouse, HR, and leadership teams to ensure safe work practices, adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), and effective incident prevention. The ideal candidate is highly detail-oriented, proactive, hands-on, and able to influence employees at all levels of the organization.

Key Responsibilities

Support implementation and maintenance of safety programs, policies, and procedures in alignment with OSHA, FDA, and GMP requirements Ensure compliance with facility safety standards, including PPE usage, machine guarding, lockout/tagout (LOTO), and hazard communication Conduct routine safety inspections, audits, and GMP walkthroughs; document findings and follow up on corrective actions Assist with environmental compliance, including waste handling, chemical storage, and regulatory reporting requirements Maintain Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and chemical inventory Monitor updates to applicable OSHA, EPA, FDA, and other regulatory requirements and communicate changes to the Safety Manager and affected departments.

#LI-SP1 Requirements Required Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent required 2–4 years of experience in a safety role within manufacturing (food manufacturing preferred) Knowledge of OSHA regulations and workplace safety practices Experience conducting safety inspections, audits, and training Strong organizational and problem-solving skills Ability to work in a refrigerated manufacturing environment Ability and willingness to work flexible schedules as needed to support operational needs Preferred Qualifications Experience in food manufacturing environments with GMPs and FDA regulations Bilingual (Spanish) preferred Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health & Safety or related field preferred Experience with safety management systems and incident tracking OSHA 30 certification preferred First Aid/CPR/AED certification preferred Benefits Comprehensive Benefits Package including: Medical, Dental, and Vision FSA/HSA Life and AD&D insurance, Short-term Disability, Long-term Disability, Supplemental Life and AD&D Insurance 401(k) matching Accident Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance Employee Assistance Program Paid Time Off Paid Holidays