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CHAMPAIGN-URBANA AREA JOBS

Champaign County Economic Development Corporation

Safety Coordinator

Plastipak

Plastipak

Champaign, IL, USA
Posted on Feb 25, 2026

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.

You Have:

  • 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

You'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 Programs
  • Health Insurance Coverage, including Medical, Dental & Vision
  • EAP, Employee Assistance Program
  • Life Insurance
  • Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
  • Disability Insurance: Short-Term & Long-Term
  • Accidental Insurance
  • Critical Illness Insurance
  • Hospital Indemnity Insurance
  • 401(k) Plan, with Company Matching Contribution & Profit Sharing feature
  • Paid Time Off - 80 hours within 1st year & subsequent increases
  • Paid Company Holidays
  • Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
  • Caregiving via Care.com
  • Pet Insurance
  • Tuition Assistance Program
  • Sons and Daughters Scholarship Program
  • Travel Assistance
  • Employee Discount Programs

*Some benefits are subject to eligibility requirements

Plastipak is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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