Safety Coordinator

UFP Industries, Inc; Harrisonville (MO); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

UFP Industries, Inc is seeking a Safety Coordinator to oversee the facility's safety programs, ensure compliant practices, and coordinate training across teams.

You will inspect operations, investigate incidents, manage OSHA records, and lead the safety committee to protect workers and maintain a safe, compliant workplace.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• 0–2 years of safety or woodworking operations experience.
• Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Preferred First Aid/CPR and OSHA/DOT knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Regularly inspects facility operations for safe practices and proper PPE.
• Investigates accidents and near-misses and implements corrective actions.
• Develops safety programs with management and conducts training.
• Chairs the Safety Committee and coordinates safety initiatives.
• Maintains OSHA 300 log and safety reports; prepares required reports.

Skills

Safety awareness

Training

Communication

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Excel

Word

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.