Safety SQF Coordinator

About Us

At Source Logistics, we provide customized logistics and supply chain solutions across the United States. Our services include full service warehousing, order processing, ecommerce fulfillment, marketing fulfillment, transportation solutions, and data driven supply chain services.

We support a wide range of industries including food and beverage, apparel, retail, health and beauty, medical, industrial, technology, financial services, and more. Our mission is to help both US and international companies successfully grow their presence in the US through reliable, flexible, and competitive logistics solutions.

Source Logistics currently operates more than 5.6 million square feet of warehouse space nationwide, with strategically located facilities in Los Angeles, CA, Chicago, IL, Monroe and Edison, NJ, Portland, OR, Houston, TX, Dallas, TX, and Laredo, TX.

About The Role

The Safety and SQF Coordinator supports both the Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) and Food Safety (SQF/BRC) programs across all regional Source Logistics sites. This role plays a key part in preparing locations for customer, regulatory, and SQF audits, conducting safety and food-safety inspections, and ensuring compliance with internal standards and external regulatory requirements.

Reporting to the Safety, OSHA and Quality Manager and collaborating with Operational Regional Managers and Site Leadership, this position requires frequent travel to support onsite assessments, training, corrective actions, audit readiness, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

EHS Responsibilities

• Conduct regular workplace inspections to identify and assess chemical, physical, biological, ergonomic, and operational hazards.
• Develop, recommend, and implement corrective and preventive actions to reduce risk and prevent workplace incidents.
• Support incident investigations, root cause analyses, and corrective action follow-up.
• Educate employees on safety protocols, hazard recognition, and emergency response procedures.
• Prepare and deliver training programs to enhance safety awareness and compliance.
• Promote a positive safety culture through engagement, coaching, and reinforcement of safe work practices.
• Collect and analyze EHS data, including incident rates, near misses, and safety observations.
• Utilize EHS management software for monitoring, reporting, and ensuring accurate and complete data.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA requirements and internal safety policies.
• Engage with employees at all levels to gather feedback and address safety concerns.
• Support continuous improvement of safety programs, procedures, and site readiness.

SQF / Food Safety Responsibilities

• Conduct routine food-safety, sanitation, and hygiene inspections across warehouse areas, including storage, dock operations, pest control, and employee practices.
• Assist in maintaining SQF documentation, including program updates, verification records, supplier documentation, training files, and corrective actions.
• Prepare facilities for SQF audits and customer food-safety visits.
• Support traceability exercises, mock recalls, hold/release program checks, and allergen control verification.
• Train employees on SQF basics, GMPs, hygiene expectations, and food-safety procedures.
• Partner with the Quality team to review CAPAs, verify implementation, and ensure sustainable compliance.
• Monitor housekeeping and sanitation processes to ensure alignment with SQF and customer expectations.
• Assist with vendor approval, visitor management, and documentation control as needed.

Multi-Site Support

• Travel frequently to warehouse locations within the assigned region to conduct assessments, support training, validate controls, follow up on corrective actions, and prepare sites for audits.
• Provide onsite support during customer, regulatory, and SQF audits.
• Ensure standardized processes across sites and escalate gaps requiring leadership intervention.
• Collaborate with Regional Managers and Site Leadership to keep each location audit-ready.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Health Sciences, Food Science, or a related field.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA standards and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Foundational understanding of SQF, GMPs, food-safety programs, or HACCP concepts.
• Experience conducting workplace safety inspections and risk assessments.
• Experience supporting or maintaining documentation for quality, SQF, or food-safety programs preferred.
• Proficiency in EHS or quality management software and data analysis tools.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to design and deliver safety or food-safety training programs.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across multiple departments.
• Willingness to travel frequently across warehouse sites.
• Previous experience in a logistics, warehouse, or distribution environment preferred.
• Ability to support audit preparation, documentation reviews, and corrective action follow-up for SQF and customer audits.
• Comfort working with document control, verification logs, traceability exercises, and standard operating procedures.

Bonus Points

• Bilingual (Spanish preferred).
• Previous experience with SQF, BRC, HACCP, or other food-safety programs.
• Prior experience in supply chain or logistics environments.
• OSHA 30 General Industry Certification.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Paid time off and company holidays
• Life and disability insurance
• Education reimbursement

Perks and Work Environment

At Source Logistics, we value collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement. We offer a fast paced work environment where team members are empowered to contribute, grow their skills, and make a meaningful impact across operations.

Team members have the opportunity to work alongside experienced professionals, gain exposure to diverse operations, and build a long term career within the logistics and supply chain industry.