Job Description
Posting Start Date:  10/26/26

Job Title: Safety Clerk 
Job Location: Portland-USA-97218 
Work Location Type: On-Site 
Salary Range: $17.56 - 26.67  per hour 

About us

Since 1942, SkyChefs has taken culinary excellence to new heights. As a trusted partner to the nation’s leading airlines and retailers, we proudly deliver millions of meals and exceptional service experiences every year across 43 sites throughout the United States. Built on a legacy of operational excellence, culinary expertise, and continuous innovation, we are committed to setting the industry standard in aviation culinary, airline services, last-mile logistics, and retail commerce. From the kitchen to the runway, our teams work together to deliver quality, reliability, and service at every altitude. Our people are the heart of everything we do. At SkyChefs, a career is more than a job – it’s an opportunity to grow, lead, and make an impact in a fast-paced, team-driven environment. Join America’s first, foremost, and finest and take your career to new heights.

The Opportunity

We're looking for an entry-level Ramp Safety Coordinator who is interested in airport operations, wants to build a safety career, or is ready for a new challenge on a strong safety team that works around aircraft every day.In this role, you will help make sure drivers follow safety procedures and that our teams stay compliant with the rules. You will inspect the airport ramp, buildings, and vehicles, and help confirm that every location completes its regular safety checks. You will help train employees on safety, lead short safety talks with teams, and keep driver records up to date. You will also help manage our vehicles so they meet state, federal, and airport requirements, take part in safety audits, help look into workplace incidents, and make sure hazards are spotted and reported quickly.

Main Accountabilities

•    Responsible for SOP training for all new drivers and re-training of drivers
•    Responsible for updating and maintaining all driver files
•    Processing of all Port Authority/Customs identifications
•    Ensure all State inspections, registrations and Insurance ID’s for trucks are current
•    Responsible for ensuring all drivers adhere to A-1 Inspection procedures
•    Assist the Ramp Safety Supervisor as needed and perform other clerical duties as assigned
 

What We Look For in a Candidate

•    High School Diploma or equivalent
•    Must possess a valid driver’s license and be able to obtain Airport SIDA badge and CBP Customs Seal within 30 days of hire
•    3-5 years of safety experience preferred; AOA ramp experience may be substituted year for year for Safety experience
•    Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook and other computer applications
•    Ability to work with minimum supervision
•    Strong analytical, verbal, written, interpersonal and organizational skills
•    Detail oriented
•    Ability to work in a fast paced environment with large groups – must be flexible

SkyChefs is an EEO and Affirmative Action Employer of Women/Minorities/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.