Safety Coordinator

UFP Industries, Inc.; Newnan, Northern (GA, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

UFP Industries, Inc. in Newnan, GA is seeking a Safety Coordinator to oversee the facility's safety programs and initiatives. You will inspect operations, investigate accidents, develop safety trainings, and coordinate compliance with OSHA and other regulations.

The role chairs the Safety Committee, maintains OSHA logs, conducts forklift and first aid training, and communicates with management, HR, and third-party claims administrators to improve safety performance.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school graduate.
• 0–2 years of experience in safety or woodworking operations.
• Proficient with MS Office applications (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Preferred First Aid and CPR, OSHA and DOT knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Regularly inspects facility operations to ensure safe practices and guards are functional.
• Investigates accidents and near-misses, identifies causes, and implements corrective actions.
• Chairs the Safety Committee and coordinates safety initiatives.
• Provides safety training for new hires and for machinery operation.
• Maintains OSHA 300 log and required reports.
• Coordinates forklift training and fire inspection tours.
• Monitors hearing conservation program and medical-restriction work duties.
• Liaises with management, HR, and third-party claims administrators.
• Prepares regular and special safety reports.

Skills

Safety awareness

Accident investigation

Training delivery

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Job description

## Safety CoordinatorApply: Newnan, GA (Amlajack): Full time: Posted Yesterday: R22633**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