Safety Program Coordinator

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: SafetyProactively shape a Safety First culture across all departments at the site. You Have:Associate's Degree (A.S.) in Environmental Health & Safety, Industrial Hygiene, or similar program preferredMinimum of one (1) years of EH&S experience in a manufacturing environmentCertified Safety Professional (CSP) certification preferred.Working knowledge of industrial manufacturing operationsKnowledge of OSHA/EPA compliance and environmental protectionExcellent communication skills to effectively engage with Associates, Management and third partiesYou'll Earn:$55,000 - 65,000 annually, based on skills, experience, education, and qualifications!As a Plastipak Associate, you receive a benefits package offering the following:Wellness ProgramsHealth Insurance Coverage, including Medical, Dental & VisionEAP, Employee Assistance ProgramLife InsuranceAccidental Death & Dismemberment InsuranceDisability Insurance:  Short-Term & Long-TermAccidental InsuranceCritical Illness InsuranceHospital Indemnity Insurance401(k) Plan, with Company Matching Contribution & Profit Sharing featurePaid Time Off    - 80 hours within 1st year & subsequent increasesPaid Company HolidaysDependent Care Flexible Spending AccountCaregiving via Pet InsuranceTuition Assistance ProgramSons and Daughters Scholarship ProgramTravel AssistanceEmployee Discount ProgramsSome benefits are subject to eligibility requirementsPlastipak is an Equal Opportunity EmployerIn order to process your job application, Plastipak collects and stores the personal information that you submit via this website. Please refer to Plastipak's Privacy Policy to understand how Plastipak uses and protects the information that you provide.

Created: 2026-03-06