Safety Coordinator

Rex Lumber, LLC.; Pearlhaven (MS); On-site; USD 48,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Rex Lumber, LLC. is seeking a Safety Coordinator to support the EHS Manager in implementing safety and environmental programs at the mill.

You will conduct inspections, assist investigations, coordinate training, maintain records, and help drive a proactive safety culture with supervisors and employees. This role covers ensuring regulatory compliance, maintaining safety software, and coordinating onboarding for new hires and contractors while contributing to continuous safety improvements on all

Qualifications

• Experience in EHS or safety management preferred.
• Knowledge of safety/environmental regulations is helpful.
• Strong organization and attention to detail; ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent communication with employees at all levels and on the mill floor.
• OSHA 30 within the first year.

Responsibilities

• Assist the EHS Manager in development, implementation, and maintenance of safety and environmental policies and programs.
• Conduct routine safety inspections and audits to identify hazards and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Assist in investigation of accidents, incidents, and near misses; support corrective actions.
• Maintain safety records and documentation, including incident reports and training records.
• Coordinate safety training programs and onboarding for employees and contractors.
• Monitor compliance with regulations and help prepare reports and submissions.
• Participate in safety committee meetings and toolbox talks.
• Collaborate to drive continuous improvement in safety and environmental performance.
• Assist with annual review of written safety programs.
• Stay informed about trends and regulatory changes in safety management.
• Maintain safety software systems (EAM, Brady, SafetyAmp).
• Administer post-accident, for-cause, random, and new-hire drug screens.
• Conduct regular safety walk-throughs; address PPE and work-rule compliance; maintain bilingual signage as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Organization

Detail oriented

Multitasking

Safety culture

Education

High school diploma or GED

Related degree preferred

OSHA 30 certification

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

EAM

Brady

SafetyAmp

Job description

Rex Lumber is at the forefront of innovation and excellence in the Southern Yellow Pine lumber industry. Committed to safety, efficiency, and sustainability, we strive to create a workplace where employees thrive and contribute to our collective success.

Position Overview:

The Safety Coordinator supports the EHS Manager in implementing and maintaining safety and environmental programs at the mill. This role conducts inspections, assists incident investigation and corrective actions, coordinates training and new-hire safety onboarding, maintains safety records and software, and helps drive a proactive safety culture with supervisors and employees.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist the EHS Manager in development, implementation, and maintenance of safety and environmental policies, procedures, and programs.
• Conduct routine safety inspections and audits to identify hazards and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements; elevate serious hazards immediately to the EHS Manager and supervision.
• Assist in investigation of accidents, incidents, and near misses; contribute to corrective and preventive actions under the EHS Manager.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation related to safety and environmental activities, including incident reports, training records, audits, and permits.
• Assist with coordination of safety training programs and initiatives for employees at all levels.
• Assist with new-hire safety onboarding (and contractor safety orientation as directed).
• Monitor and track compliance with federal, state, and local environmental regulations and help prepare regulatory reports and submissions as directed by the EHS Manager.
• Participate in and help coordinate safety committee meetings and toolbox talks as directed.
• Collaborate with other Rex safety team members to identify and implement continuous improvement in safety and environmental performance.
• Assist with annual review of written safety programs.
• Stay informed about emerging trends, best practices, and regulatory changes in safety and environmental management.
• Maintain safety software systems such as EAM, Brady, and SafetyAmp.
• Administer post-accident, for-cause, random, and new-hire drug screens.
• Conduct regular safety walk-throughs on the assigned shift; address PPE and basic work-rule compliance; help maintain plant safety signage (bilingual if needed).

Qualifications:

• Previous EHS-related experience preferred (asset but not required).
• Knowledge of applicable safety and environmental regulations, standards, and best practices helpful.
• Strong organization and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent communication skills; able to work with employees at all levels and on the mill floor.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Willingness to learn and adapt; commitment to promoting a culture of safety and continuous improvement.
• High school diploma or GED required; related degree preferred.
• OSHA 30 within the first year.
• Able to work the assigned shift, including 2nd shift / nights as operational need.
• Able to work in an industrial mill environment with required PPE.