Safety Coordinator

Rex Lumber, LLC; Brookhaven, Northern (MS, KY); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Rex Lumber, LLC is seeking a Safety Coordinator to support our EHS Manager in developing and maintaining safety and environmental programs at our mill. You will conduct inspections, assist investigations, coordinate training, and maintain records to foster a proactive safety culture.

You will help drive compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, participate in safety meetings, and work with supervisors and employees to ensure effective safety practices on the mill floor.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with safety and environmental regulations and best practices.
• Strong organization and attention to detail; manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent communication; work with employees at all levels.
• Willingness to learn and promote continuous safety improvement.
• OSHA 30 within first year.
• HS diploma or GED, degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist EHS Manager in developing, implementing, and maintaining safety and environmental policies, procedures, and programs.
• Conduct routine safety inspections and audits to identify hazards and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements; escalate serious hazards to EHS Manager and supervision.
• Assist in investigations of accidents, incidents, and near misses; contribute to corrective and preventive actions.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation related to safety and environmental activities, including incident reports, training records, audits, and permits.
• Assist with coordination of safety training programs and onboarding for employees and contractors.
• Assist with new-hire safety onboarding and contractor safety orientation as directed.
• Monitor and track compliance with federal, state, and local environmental regulations; assist with regulatory reports as directed by EHS Manager.
• Participate in safety committee meetings and toolbox talks; support continuous safety improvements.
• Collaborate with Rex safety team to implement safety and environmental performance improvements.
• Assist with annual review of written safety programs.
• Stay informed on regulatory changes and best practices in safety management.
• Maintain safety software systems such as EAM, Brady, and SafetyAmp.
• Administer post-accident, for-cause, random, and new-hire drug screens.
• Conduct regular safety walk-throughs on assigned shift; ensure PPE and basic work-rule compliance; maintain bilingual safety signage.

Skills

Safety regulations knowledge

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Industrial mill environment experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

OSHA 30 certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Rex Lumber is at the forefront of innovation and excellence in the Southern Yellow Pine lumber industry. Committed to safety, efficiency, and sustainability, we strive to create a workplace where employees thrive and contribute to our collective success.

Position Overview:

The Safety Coordinator supports the EHS Manager in implementing and maintaining safety and environmental programs at the mill. This role conducts inspections, assists incident investigation and corrective actions, coordinates training and new-hire safety onboarding, maintains safety records and software, and helps drive a proactive safety culture with supervisors and employees.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist the EHS Manager in development, implementation, and maintenance of safety and environmental policies, procedures, and programs.
• Conduct routine safety inspections and audits to identify hazards and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements; escalte serious hazards immediately to the EHS Manager and supervision.
• Assist in investigation of accidents, incidents, and near misses; contribute to corrective and preventive actions under the EHS Manager.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation related to safety and environmental activities, including incident reports, training records, audits, and permits.
• Assist with coordination of safety training programs and initiatives for employees at all levels.
• Assist with new-hire safety onboarding (and contractor safety orientation as directed).
• Monitor and track compliance with federal, state, and local environmental regulations and help prepare regulatory reports and submissions as directed by the EHS Manager.
• Participate in and help coordinate safety committee meetings and toolbox talks as directed.
• Collaborate with other Rex safety team members to identify and implement continuous improvement in safety and environmental performance.
• Assist with annual review of written safety programs.
• Stay informed about emerging trends, best practices, and regulatory changes in safety and environmental management.
• Maintain safety software systems such as EAM, Brady, and SafetyAmp.
• Administer post-accident, for-cause, random, and new-hire drug screens.
• Conduct regular safety walk-throughs on the assigned shift; address PPE and basic work-rule compliance; help maintain plant safety signage (bilingual if needed).

Qualifications:

• Previous EHS-related experience preferred (asset but not required).
• Knowledge of applicable safety and environmental regulations, standards, and best practices helpful.
• Strong organization and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent communication skills; able to work with employees at all levels and on the mill floor.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Willingness to learn and adapt; commitment to promoting a culture of safety and continuous improvement.
• High school diploma or GED required; related degree preferred.
• OSHA 30 within the first year.
• Able to work the assigned shift, including 2nd shift / nights as operational need.
• Able to work in an industrial mill environment with required PPE.