Safety Coordinator

UFP Industries, Inc.; Harrisonville (MO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

UFP Industries, Inc. in Harrisonville, MO is seeking a Safety Coordinator to lead and supervise the facility's safety programs. The role emphasizes inspection, accident investigation, training, and regulatory compliance.

You will chair the Safety Committee, manage first aid and CPR readiness, OSHA log maintenance, and collaborate with management and HR to improve safety performance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; related safety experience preferred.
• 0–2 years of experience in safety or woodworking operations is a plus.
• Experience with OSHA and DOT regulations is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Regularly inspects facility operations to ensure safe practices, PPE usage, and operational guards.
• Investigates accidents and near-misses, identifies trends, and ensures corrective actions.
• Chairs the Safety Committee and coordinates safety training and initiatives.
• Maintains OSHA 300 log and other required safety reports; prepares regular and special reports.

Skills

Safety coordination

Accident investigation

Training delivery

Forklift training

OSHA knowledge

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

Safety Coordinator### Safety CoordinatorApply: Harrisonville, MO: Full time: Posted Today: R23181**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.*