Safety Coordinator

Job Duties

About SCR:

SCR has been family-owned and operated since 1957 and is the Midwest’s leader in commercial refrigeration, HVAC, building automation, and food service design, installation, and maintenance. Serving Minnesota, Wisconsin, North Dakota, South Dakota, Iowa, and beyond, we’ve built a reputation for quality, reliability, and service excellence.

At SCR, our employees are more than a team, they’re family. We provide opportunities for personal and professional growth, because we know that happy employees create happy customers.

OurCoreValues:

Perseverance / Integrity / Family / Stability / Competency

People and Safety:

At SCR, we believe safety isn’t just about rules; it’s about people. Our culture of safety is the foundation of how we work. From the field to the office, it is a shared responsibility and a priority at every level of our organization.

Why Our Team Loves SCR (Straight from our employees!)

Family-like culture where you are known, not a number

Awesome bosses, managers stand beside you

Paid weekly - no waiting for your hard-earned money

Year-round, full-time employment - stability you can count on

Performance reviews and pay increases are based on hours worked, with the potential for two increases per year.

Opportunity to increase pay through overtime

Sundays paid at double time (only when on call)

Company-provided tools and equipment

Ride-along training for the first 30–90 days to set you up for success

Generous profit sharing: 5-10% of your annual salary

Great medical benefits (SCR pays 90% of employee coverage)

FREE dental insurance

Company vehicle and cell phone reimbursement

Cutting-edge, technology-driven company - stay ahead of the industry with the latest tools and systems

Unique and exciting work environment - maintain refrigeration systems in grocery stores and commercial facilities, ensuring food stays safe and operations run smoothly

Opportunities for continuing education and career growth

Generous paid vacation, holidays, and sick time

Strong community reputation - join a company people trust

Career growth opportunities

Job Summary:

The Safety Coordinator supports the Safety Manager in advancing a strong, proactive safety culture across the organization, with a primary focus on field support, training coordination, inspections, and safety documentation. This role serves as a visible presence on jobsites, assisting employees and supervisors with day-to-day safety needs, identifying hazards early, and helping ensure safety programs are consistently implemented across construction and service operations.

This role is essential in reinforcing the organization’s commitment to injury prevention, safety awareness, and continuous improvement.

Roles and Responsibilities:

Program Support & Coordination

Assist the Safety Manager in implementing and maintaining safety policies, procedures, and culture-building initiatives.

Support the rollout of new safety programs, tools, and campaigns.

Help facilitate safety committee meetings through agenda preparation, documentation, and follow-up tracking.

Training & Communication

Assist in coordinating and conducting safety training within areas of qualification for employees, including onboarding, refresher training, and job-specific topics.

Track and maintain employee safety training records, certifications, and required documentation.

Distribute safety communications, alerts, and awareness materials to field personnel.

Field Safety & Hazard Identification

Conduct routine job-site inspections and safety observations on active construction and service sites.

Document jobsite inspection findings, communicate concerns to field leadership, and assist with tracking corrective actions to completion.

Identify unsafe conditions and work practices and report findings to the Safety Manager and field leadership.

Serve as a visible safety presence in the field, reinforcing safe behaviors and supporting safety culture initiatives.

Incident Support & Documentation

Assist with incident and near-miss fact gathering, photos, witness statements, root cause review, corrective action tracking, and lessons-learned communication.

Maintain confidentiality of employee injury information, incident records, investigations, and other sensitive company information.

Maintain OSHA logs, incident reports, and other required safety records under the direction of the Safety Manager.

Exercise authority to pause work when an imminent danger or serious uncontrolled hazard is observed and immediately notify the Safety Manager and appropriate supervision.

Administrative Support

Help coordinate safety equipment and PPE inventory and coordinate distribution as needed.

Maintain safety records in company software systems, spreadsheets, and electronic filing locations.

Other Duties

Adhere to all company safety policies, procedures, and applicable regulatory requirements, including the proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE), safe work practices, and prompt reporting of hazards, incidents, and unsafe conditions to maintain a safe work environment for yourself and others.

Perform other duties as assigned by the Safety Manager that are consistent with the scope of this role.

Minimum Requirements:

Associate or bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Industrial Health, Construction Management, or a related field preferred; or equivalent experience.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Teams/Outlook, and ability to learn company safety software.

1–3 years of experience in construction, industrial operations, or a safety support role preferred.

OSHA 30 preferred, or ability to obtain within 6–12 months.

First Aid/CPR/AED certification preferred, or ability to obtain after hire.

Basic knowledge of OSHA regulations and construction safety principles.

Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.

Ability to handle sensitive injury, personnel, and investigation information professionally.

Ability to communicate effectively with field employees, foremen, supervisors, customers, and management.

Physical Requirements:

Ability to sit or stand for extended periods while performing office work, attending meetings, or at customer sites.

Required to climb ladders, stairs, and navigate work sites safely.

Ability to stand, bend, and kneel for extended periods during site inspections.

Comfortable with exposure to various customer environments, including noise, dust, and varying weather conditions.

Ability to lift and carry materials or tools up to 50 lbs. occasionally.

Frequent use of computers, phone, and other standard office equipment.

Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in person, on the phone, and in virtual meetings.

Ability to travel between multiple company locations and active job sites as required.

Must have the capacity to hear and communicate clearly in both office and noisy environments.

Perks of Joining Our Team:

People First. Always. We support and invest in our team.

Annual Profit Sharing: Eligible employees receive 5–10% profit sharing each year based on company performance.

Health Insurance: Excellent, high-quality medical coverage with multiple plan options to fit your needs.

Free Dental Insurance: SCR covers 100% of dental premiums for employees and their families.

Vision Insurance: Affordable vision coverage for employees and families.

Company-Paid Life Insurance: SCR provides life insurance coverage for employees and all their dependents.

Voluntary Benefits: A wide range of optional benefits including life insurance, disability coverage, accident and critical illness plans, identity protection, and more so you can tailor your coverage to your needs.

Retirement Savings: 401(k) Retirement Savings.

Paid Time Off & Holidays: Competitive PTO allowance plus paid holidays.

EEO/AA/M/F/Vets/Disabled

Minimum Education Required

Associate Degree

Minimum Experience Required

1 - 3 years

Shift

First (Day)

Number of Openings

1

Public Transportation Accessible

Yes

Veterans Encouraged to Apply

No

Physical Required

Yes

Drug Test Required

Yes

Compensation

$60,000.00 - $80,000.00 / Annually

Postal Code

55311

Job Type

Full Time

Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

72076

Job Benefits

Not specified