Safety Coordinator Jobs in California
Safety Coordinator jobs in California are among the most active in the country, with strong demand concentrated in construction, manufacturing, utilities, and healthcare across a state that enforces some of the nation's strictest workplace safety regulations. Los Angeles, the San Francisco Bay Area, and Sacramento generate the highest volume of openings, where large employers such as Kaiser Permanente, Chevron, and Bechtel maintain deep and ongoing safety staffing needs. The most in-demand specialties are construction site safety, Cal/OSHA compliance, and industrial hygiene support. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Department: Warehouse / Logistics
Reports To: Operations Manager
Shift: Morning / Day (coordinates handoff to night shift)
Position Summary
This role is responsible for coordinating daily dispatch, shipping, and receiving operations, ensuring orders are processed, staged, and delivered accurately and on time, while supporting food safety compliance in the warehouse. The position requires close communication with sales, packing/sorting, drivers, and the food safety team.
Key ResponsibilitiesOrder Processing & Dispatch
- Enter and type morning invoices into QuickBooks.
- Determine order priority and manage which orders the warehouse processes first.
- Assign and manage which drivers take which orders.
- Book delivery appointments with customers that require scheduled appointments.
- Book trucks for out-of-state shipments and long-haul deliveries.
- Arrange drivers for airport pickups.
Shipping & Receiving Coordination
- Check emails for incoming container notifications and coordinate accordingly.
- Communicate with the packing/sorting team on which orders need to be completed first.
- Keep sales team updated on delivery status throughout the day.
- Write and hand off job duties/instructions for the night-time worker.
Food Safety Support
- Check in with the food safety team on any maintenance or compliance items needed for the day.
- Flag and follow up on outstanding food safety or maintenance issues with the appropriate team.
Requirements
- Prior experience in dispatch, warehouse, or logistics coordination preferred.
- Familiarity with QuickBooks or similar invoicing/accounting software.
- Strong communication skills — comfortable coordinating across multiple teams (drivers, packing, sales, food safety).
- Able to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced warehouse environment.
- Basic understanding of food safety practices a plus.
Working Hours
Monday - Friday 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Saturday: 7:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Pay: $23/hr - $26/hr
Pay: $45,000.00 - $54,080.00 per year
Work Location: In person
Department: Warehouse / Logistics
Reports To: Operations Manager
Shift: Morning / Day (coordinates handoff to night shift)
Position Summary
This role is responsible for coordinating daily dispatch, shipping, and receiving operations, ensuring orders are processed, staged, and delivered accurately and on time, while supporting food safety compliance in the warehouse. The position requires close communication with sales, packing/sorting, drivers, and the food safety team.
Key ResponsibilitiesOrder Processing & Dispatch
- Enter and type morning invoices into QuickBooks.
- Determine order priority and manage which orders the warehouse processes first.
- Assign and manage which drivers take which orders.
- Book delivery appointments with customers that require scheduled appointments.
- Book trucks for out-of-state shipments and long-haul deliveries.
- Arrange drivers for airport pickups.
Shipping & Receiving Coordination
- Check emails for incoming container notifications and coordinate accordingly.
- Communicate with the packing/sorting team on which orders need to be completed first.
- Keep sales team updated on delivery status throughout the day.
- Write and hand off job duties/instructions for the night-time worker.
Food Safety Support
- Check in with the food safety team on any maintenance or compliance items needed for the day.
- Flag and follow up on outstanding food safety or maintenance issues with the appropriate team.
Requirements
- Prior experience in dispatch, warehouse, or logistics coordination preferred.
- Familiarity with QuickBooks or similar invoicing/accounting software.
- Strong communication skills — comfortable coordinating across multiple teams (drivers, packing, sales, food safety).
- Able to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced warehouse environment.
- Basic understanding of food safety practices a plus.
Working Hours
Monday - Friday 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Saturday: 7:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Pay: $23/hr - $26/hr
Pay: $45,000.00 - $54,080.00 per year
Work Location: In person
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services
What California Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in safety coordinator jobs across California.
- Familiarity with Cal/OSHA Title 8 regulations and California-specific workplace safety standards
- Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or Associate Safety Professional (ASP) credential preferred
- Experience conducting job hazard analyses, safety audits, and incident investigations
- Completion of OSHA 30-hour General Industry or Construction training
- Proficiency with safety management software and maintaining OSHA 300 injury logs
- Strong written communication skills for producing safety reports and training documentation
Safety Coordinator Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a safety coordinator in California?
Most California employers require at minimum a bachelor's degree in occupational health and safety, environmental science, or a related field, along with documented knowledge of Cal/OSHA Title 8 standards. While California does not issue a state-specific safety coordinator license, completing an OSHA 30-hour course and earning a nationally recognized credential such as the Associate Safety Professional or Certified Safety Professional gives candidates a clear competitive edge in the California market.
Which companies hire safety coordinators in California?
Companies currently hiring safety coordinators in California include 8Fleet, Boys & Girls Clubs of America, and RIMEPRO, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. California's large construction, energy, and healthcare sectors mean that both project-based contractors and major anchor institutions maintain consistent safety coordinator openings throughout the year.
Which California cities have the most safety coordinator jobs?
Los Angeles, San Jose, and Corona have the most safety coordinator openings in California. Los Angeles and the Bay Area generate the highest volume because of their concentration of large construction projects, major hospital systems, and industrial facilities, while Sacramento's government agencies, utilities, and expanding healthcare infrastructure keep demand steady in the Central Valley corridor.
Are there remote safety coordinator jobs in California?
Yes, but they're rare. Safety coordinator work is fundamentally site-based, requiring physical presence for inspections, incident response, and hands-on training. About 17% of safety coordinator openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and those positions tend to concentrate in administrative functions such as compliance documentation, safety program development, and virtual training coordination rather than frontline field work.
How can I get hired as a safety coordinator in California with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is lateral movement from a related field such as a field technician, site supervisor, or environmental compliance assistant role, where you have already been exposed to hazard identification or regulatory reporting. Large California construction firms, county public works departments, and healthcare systems such as Dignity Health and CommonSpirit Health regularly hire safety coordinator trainees or safety specialist I positions that accept candidates with an OSHA 10 or 30-hour certificate in place of direct safety experience.
Where can I find and apply to safety coordinator jobs in California?
You can find and apply to safety coordinator jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current California openings across industries and experience levels. Find roles that fit your background and apply directly to the employers posting them.
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