Seeking Safety Coordinator for large MEP Fabrication Shop supporting a Data Center in Columbus, Ohio.
Compensation: This is a salaried role. Pay is dependent on experience.
Job Site: Fabrication shop with potential to fill in on site as needed.
Position Overview:
We are seeking a Safety Coordinator to support operations at a warehouse facility tied to a
large-scale data center project. This role will focus on overseeing safety for material
receiving, staging, and outbound logistics. The environment will involve frequent use of
forklifts, telehandlers, and trailer loading/unloading activities.
This individual will play a key role in maintaining a safe, organized, and efficient warehouse
operation while working closely with site leadership, operators, and subcontractors.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide day-to-day safety oversight for warehouse operations including material
- receiving, staging, and outbound logistics
- Monitor and enforce safe operation of forklifts, telehandlers, and other material
- handling equipment
- Conduct and coordinate operator training for forklifts and Mobile Elevating Work
- Platforms (MEWP), including hands-on evaluations and documentation
- Ensure all equipment operators are properly trained, evaluated, and authorized per
- OSHA and site requirements
- Conduct routine safety inspections of equipment, work areas, and storage practices
- Lead daily safety briefings / toolbox talks
- Ensure proper traffic flow and pedestrian safety
- Identify hazards and implement corrective actions
- Support incident investigations and near-miss reporting
- Maintain training records and compliance documentation
- Assist with JHAs, SOPs, and inspection logs
- Work closely with site leadership to align safety with project goals
Qualifications:
- OSHA 510 REQUIRED
- 2+ years of safety experience in construction, warehouse, or industrial environments
- Experience with forklift and/or MEWP training
- Strong understanding of material handling equipment safety
- Strong communication skills and field presence
Preferred Experience:
- Data center or mission-critical project experience
- High-volume warehouse or logistics environments
- Experience delivering operator training and evaluations
Work Environment:
Active warehouse and yard setting with high equipment traffic and a fast-paced material
flow environment.
What Success Looks Like:
- Safe and efficient material flow
- Well-trained and competent operators
- Strong engagement with warehouse staff
- Proactive hazard identification
- Clear communication and accountability
