Safety Coordinator I

UFP Industries; Howell (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

UFP Industries in Howell, MI is seeking a Safety Coordinator to lead our safety programs and supervise the facility's safety initiatives. The role focuses on fostering safe practices, training, and compliance across operations.

Responsibilities include conducting employee training, maintaining OSHA 300 logs, and coordinating inspections and audits. The position reports to the Safety Department and requires strong MS Office skills and 0–2 years in safety operations.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Regularly inspects facility operations to ensure safe job practices and proper use of protective equipment and guards.
• Investigates accidents and near-misses; identifies trends and ensures corrective actions.
• Develops safety programs and incentives with management.
• Conduces new hire safety training and ensures understanding of safety practices and policies.
• Provides training on safe operation of machinery and equipment.
• Chairs the Safety Committee.
• Maintains OSHA 300 log and other required reports; prepares regular and special reports.
• Coordinates safety drills and tours by safety and health regulatory agencies.
• Manages medical restriction work allocations and communication with HR and third-party claims administrators.

Skills

MS Excel

MS Word

MS Outlook

Education

High school diploma

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 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.