QC/Safety Coordinator

QC/Safety Coordinator

Location: Bayonne, NJ Office | Classification: Salaried, Exempt

Job Summary:

The QC/Safety Coordinator supports AP&G/Catchmaster's manufacturing operations by monitoring product quality throughout production and maintaining a safe, compliant work environment at the Bayonne facility. This role partners with Production, Operations, and HR to catch quality issues before they reach the customer and to keep the site aligned with OSHA and internal safety standards. The QC/Safety Coordinator reports to the QC/Safety Manager.

Key Responsibilities:

Quality Control

• Inspect raw materials, in-process goods, and finished products against specifications

• Perform routine QC testing and document results in line with established procedures

• Identify and quarantine non-conforming product; initiate corrective action requests

• Maintain calibration records and traceability documentation

• Support root-cause investigations for quality complaints and deviations
  

Safety

• Conduct routine safety inspections of the production floor and warehouse

• Track and help close out corrective actions from safety audits

• Assist in incident investigations, near-miss reporting, and OSHA recordkeeping (OSHA 300 log)

• Coordinate and help deliver safety training (PPE, lockout/tagout, forklift, chemical handling)

• Maintain SDS binders and ensure safety signage/equipment are current

Cross-Functional

• Partner with Production and HR on quality and safety onboarding for new hires

• Prepare reports and metrics for leadership review

Qualifications & Experience

• 1–5 years of experience in quality control, quality assurance, or workplace safety, ideally in a manufacturing or consumer products environment

• High school diploma or GED required; associate or bachelor's degree in a related field (Occupational Safety, Quality, Engineering, or similar) preferred

• Working knowledge of OSHA regulations and basic QC inspection/testing methods

• OSHA 10/30 certification a plus; willingness to obtain within 90 days (about 3 months) if not already held

• Comfortable with basic data entry and reporting (Excel or similar)

• Strong attention to detail and clear written documentation habits

• Bilingual English/Spanish a plus, given the facility's workforce

Work Environment & Physical Demands

Work is performed primarily on the manufacturing floor and warehouse at the Bayonne facility, with some time in an office setting for documentation and reporting. The role requires standing/walking for extended periods, occasional lifting to 25–40 lbs., and use of standard PPE (safety glasses, gloves, hearing protection). Exposure to typical manufacturing conditions (noise, dust, varying temperatures) should be expected.

AP&G Co., Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. AP&G Co., Inc. does not discriminate based on race, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law.