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.