Safety Coordinator

UFP Industries; Newnan (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

UFP Industries in Newnan, GA is seeking a Safety Coordinator to lead and supervise the facility's safety programs. You will inspect operations, train staff on safe practices, maintain OSHA logs, coordinate inspections, and chair the Safety Committee to ensure a safe working environment.

The role requires up to two years of safety-related experience, proficiency with MS Office, and a strong commitment to workplace safety and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Zero to two years of experience in safety or woodworking operations.
• Working knowledge of computer software including Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook; familiarity with OSHA and DOT regulations is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Regularly inspects facility operations to ensure safe job practices, proper PPE use, and guards are in place and operational.
• Investigates accidents and near-misses, identifies trends and causes, and ensures corrective measures are implemented.
• Collaborates with management to develop safety programs and incentives as appropriate.
• Conducts new hire safety training and ensures employees understand safety policies.
• Provides training on safe operation of machinery and equipment.
• Chairs the Safety Committee and coordinates safety initiatives.
• Maintains qualified personnel for first aid and CPR and inventory of safety supplies.
• Coordinates forklift training, annual fire inspections, and regulatory tours.
• Monitors hearing conservation program and medical-restriction work adjustments.
• Maintains communication with management, HR, and third‑party claims administrators.
• Maintains OSHA 300 log and other required reports; prepares regular and special reports.
• Performs other duties as required.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

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.