Safety Coordinator I

UFP Industries, Inc; Coatesville (Chester County); On-site; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Wellness programs

Job summary

UFP Industries, Inc in the United States is seeking a Safety Coordinator to lead and supervise the facility's safety programs and initiatives, ensuring compliance and worker protection.

The role involves inspecting operations, investigating accidents, conducting training, chairing the Safety Committee, managing OSHA records, and coordinating safety tours and regulatory inspections. Strong knowledge of safety regulations and excellent communication are essential.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Regularly inspects facility operations for safe practices and proper PPE use.
• Investigates accidents and near-misses; identifies trends and corrective actions.
• Develops safety programs and incentives with management.
• Conducts new hire safety training and ensures policy understanding.
• Chairs the Safety Committee and maintains safety communications.
• Maintains OSHA 300 logs and required safety reports.
• Coordinates forklift training and annual safety inspections.

Skills

Safety coordination

Accident investigation

Training delivery

OSHA/DOT knowledge

MS Excel

MS Word

MS Outlook

First Aid/CPR (preferred)

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

Benefits currently offered to our employees:

• Medical insurance
• Health savings account with company contribution
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Basic and voluntary life insurance
• Disability insurance
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Stock purchase program with employee discount
• Educational reimbursement
• Wellness programs and challenges
• Other supplemental benefits

The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.