Safety Coordinator - Plastipak (Job)

Location: Champaign, IL

Full-time Position

Closing Date: April 2, 2026

Salary Range: $55,000.00 - $65,000.00

Posted: March 2, 2026

Description:

As Safety Coordinator, you support and improve Health & Safety programs at Plastipak’s site in Champaign, IL.  This is an excellent career opportunity to join an organization recognized as an America’s Safest Companies by EHS Today. 

 

You Will:

 

  • Coordinate Health & Safety programs, including processes and procedures, safety controls, PPE requirements, associate training, compliance, and continuous improvement efforts.
  • Ensure legal, regulatory and company compliance while supporting documentation, reporting, and audits, including those facilitated by third-parties.
  • Perform studies and analysis to compile reports and provide recommendations to management.
  • Evaluate accidents, property damage and near miss incidents, seeking root cause, then collaborate with colleagues to implement corrective and preventative action plans. 
  • Participate in inspections and investigations when accidents or injuries occur.
  • Administer associate training, including developing new and updating existing training, while championing one of our prime values at Plastipak: Safety
  • Proactively shape a Safety First culture across all departments at the site. 

Skills/Eligibility:

  • Associate’s Degree (A.S.) in Environmental Health & Safety, Industrial Hygiene, or similar program preferred
  • Minimum of one (1) years of EH&S experience in a manufacturing environment
  • Certified Safety Professional (CSP) certification preferred.
  • Working knowledge of industrial manufacturing operations
  • Knowledge of OSHA/EPA compliance and environmental protection
  • Excellent communication skills to effectively engage with Associates, Management and third parties

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