Safety Coordinator

UFP Industries, Inc; Prairie du Chien (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

UFP Industries, Inc. seeks a Safety Coordinator for its Wisconsin facility. You will coordinate safety programs, train new hires, lead the Safety Committee, and ensure compliance with OSHA/ DOT regulations while maintaining records and coordinating inspections.

The role requires attention to detail, ability to work with HR and management, and a commitment to safeguarding personnel and operations through effective training and safety initiatives.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 0–2 years of safety or woodworking operations experience.
• Proficient in Excel, Word and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Regularly inspects operations to ensure safe practices, PPE use, and guarding.
• Investigates accidents and near-misses; identifies trends and ensures corrective actions.
• Develops safety programs and incentives with management input.
• Conducts new hire safety training and ensures policy understanding.
• Provides training on safe operation of machinery and equipment.
• Chairs the Safety Committee.
• Maintains OSHA 300 log and required reports.
• Coordinates regulatory inspections and audits.

Skills

Safety programs

Accident investigation

Forklift training

OSHA regulations

First Aid/CPR

Microsoft Office

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.