Safety Coordinator

UFP Grandview, LLC; United States; On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

UFP Grandview, LLC is seeking a Safety Coordinator to oversee the facility's safety programs and initiatives, ensuring compliance and safe operations. The role entails conducting inspections, investigating accidents, developing programs, training new hires, and leading the Safety Committee.

Strong knowledge of OSHA/DOT regulations and proficiency with MS Office are preferred. This on-site position requires practical experience in safety or woodworking operations and a proactive approach to

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 0–2 years of experience in safety or woodworking operations.
• Proficient with Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Preferred First Aid/CPR experience and OSHA/DOT knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Inspect operations to ensure safe practices, PPE use, and guards are in place.
• Investigate accidents and near-misses, identify causes, and implement corrective actions.
• Develop safety programs and incentives with management.
• Conduct new hire safety training and ensure understanding of policies.
• Provide training on safe operation of machinery and equipment.
• Chair the Safety Committee and coordinate inspections by regulators.
• Maintain OSHA 300 log and required safety reports.
• Maintain first aid and CPR supplies and inventory.
• Coordinate personnel on medical restrictions and workplace accommodations.

Skills

First Aid and CPR

OSHA & DOT regulations knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft 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.