Safety Coordinator

UFP Structural Packaging, LLC; Newnan (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

UFP Structural Packaging, LLC is seeking a Safety Coordinator to oversee safety programs and initiatives at our facility. The role involves coordinating safety activities, training, and ensuring compliance with OSHA and related regulations.

The position requires a high school diploma and 0–2 years of safety or woodworking experience, with proficiency in MS Office and first aid/CPR preferred. The incumbent will lead the Safety Committee and manage safety inventories within the plant.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 0–2 years of experience in safety or woodworking operations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• First Aid and CPR experience preferred; OSHA and DOT regulations knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Regularly inspects facility operations to ensure safe job practices and guards are in place.
• Investigates accidents and near-misses, identifies trends, and implements corrective measures.
• Develops safety programs and incentives with management.
• Conducts new hire safety training and ensures understanding of safety practices.
• Provides training on safe operation of machinery and equipment.
• Chairs the Safety Committee and coordinates safety initiatives.

Skills

Safety operations

MS Excel

MS Word

MS Outlook

First Aid CPR

OSHA & DOT regs

Education

High school diploma

Tools

OSHA & DOT regs knowledge

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.