Safety Coordinator

UFP Industries; Harrisonville (MO); On-site; USD 48,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

UFP Industries seeks a Safety Coordinator to oversee the facility's safety programs and initiatives. You will coordinate and supervise safety practices, train new hires, and work with management to promote safe operations.

You will lead accident investigations, maintain OSHA-related records, and ensure proper PPE, training, and safety equipment across the site in Harrisonville, MO. This role supports regulatory compliance and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school graduate.
• 0–2 years of experience in safety or woodworking operations.
• Proficiency with computer and office software, including Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Preferred: First Aid/CPR experience and knowledge of OSHA/DOT regulations.

Responsibilities

• Inspects facility operations to ensure safe practices, PPE use, and guarding.
• Investigates accidents and near-misses; identifies trends and implements corrective actions.
• Develops safety programs and incentives with management.
• Conducts new hire safety training and communicates safety policies.

Skills

Safety awareness

Computer skills

First Aid/CPR

OSHA/DOT knowledge

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Job Summary

The Safety Coordinator is responsible for the coordination, facilitation, and supervision of the facility's safety programs and initiatives.

Principal Duties And Responsibilities

• Regularly inspects facility operations to ensure that safe job practices are followed, protective equipment is properly utilized, and all required machine/process guards are in place and operational
• Investigates and facilitate the investigation of all accidents and near-miss occurrences identify trends and causes and ensures that corrective measures are implemented
• Works with management to develop safety programs and incentives as appropriate
• Conducts new hire training and ensures new employees understand safety practices and policies
• Provides training to employees on the safe and appropriate operation of machinery and equipment
• Chairs the Safety Committee
• Ensures the facility maintains the proper number of personnel trained in first aid and CPR and that the required level of safety and medical supplies are maintained in inventory
• Conducts and certifies all forklift training
• Coordinates annual fire inspection tours and planned/unplanned tours by other safety and health regulatory agencies
• Monitors facility hearing conservation program
• Coordinates work duties for employees on medical restrictions
• Maintains appropriate communication with immediate management, Human Resources, and third-party claims administrators
• Maintains OSHA 300 log and other required reports
• Prepares regular and special reports as required
• Performs other duties as required

Qualifications

• Minimum high school graduate
• Minimum zero to two years of experience in safety or woodworking operations
• Working knowledge and proficiency in the use of computer and business-related software, including Microsoft applications Excel, Word and Outlook
• Preferred experience in First Aid and CPR and working knowledge of OSHA and DOT regulations

The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.