Safety Coordinator I

Boise Cascade; Kettle Falls (WA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Parental leave

Life insurance

Job summary

Boise Cascade Company is seeking a Safety Coordinator in Kettle Falls, WA to support safety excellence and maintain OSHA VPP status across facilities. You'll work with regional leaders to coach, audit, and improve safety practices while managing incident investigations and training.

The role demands collaboration with management and hourly staff, flexibility, and the ability to lead improvement teams. A college degree and OSHA-related credentials are preferred, with competitive pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• Requires knowledge of OSHA standards and safety regulations.
• Experience leading safety programs and improvement initiatives.
• Ability to conduct audits, investigations, and one-on-one coaching.

Responsibilities

• Lead safety culture initiatives and maintain OSHA VPP status.
• Define processes for continuous safety performance improvement.
• Develop safety training for all employee levels and conduct sessions.
• Prepare safety reports and communicate results to management.

Skills

OSHA standards knowledge

Incident investigation

Safety program development

Auditing & inspections

Coaching & presentations

Effective communication

Education

College degree

BCSP/ASP certification

Job description

WA-WP KF Admin/Plywood
Kettle Falls, WA 99141, USA

• On-site
• Pay or shift range: $52,000 USD to $78,000 USD
  The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: SAFET008945

Description

Primary Duties:
This position will work with the Region Safety Manager, Plant Managers, Supervisors and hourly employees to support the continued focus on safety excellence, including maintaining OSHA VPP status at all facilities. The candidate must be able to work with all levels of management, be flexible with day-to-day activities, make decisions in controversial matters, and be able to fill in for the Safety Manager during times of absence or other assignments. The Safety Coordinator will lead small improvement teams, audits, and inspections. Must be comfortable coaching, presenting and intervening one to one.

Essential Functions:

• Assist in leading efforts to develop and maintain a safety culture to improve the safety & health of all employees.
• Help define processes to ensure continuous improvement in our safety performance.
• Develop the safety skill set of management and safety committee leaders in order to execute Division and Region safety initiatives.
• Work with other safety leaders and professionals to develop and share best practices.
• Develop and communicates division and region safety policy.
• Provide advice on safety and employee protection, and performs audits to ensure that organization and government standards are met
• Actively works to implement business improvements to reduce workplace accidents and illnesses
• Maintain comprehensive knowledge of federal and state safety laws and regulations
• Assist management team in complying with Division and Region safety performance measures
• Prepare appropriate reports and communicates safety results
• Develop and provides safety training to all employee levels in the organization.
• Provide oversight of the incident investigation process.
• Maintain safety & incident records required by employer as well as state & federal governments.
• Analyze incident data to identify prevention programs to positively impact incident trends.
• Establish and maintain a good working relationship with region and plant management, safety professionals, supervisors and employees.
• Demonstrate strong commitment to safety, quality, environmental awareness, and continuous process improvement.
• Identify root cause, develop action plans, and take action to address these issues. This may include advising mill personnel of Best Management Practices and maintenance issues, developing SOPs, and conducting training sessions.
• Identify environmental permitting needs and take necessary action to secure the required permits.
• Help develop company policies and procedures concerning waste and emissions discharges and regulated material control ensuring safe and efficient quality operations of all facilities.
• Collect data, measurements, and samples for technical and environmental monitoring purposes.
• Investigate non-compliance conditions, set up experiments to determine solutions, and recommend modifications to eliminate causes.
• Recognize an event or circumstance that is not in compliance (or is a potential non-compliance) with permit requirements and/or regulations and take appropriate corrective action. This includes all media (air, solid and hazardous waste, water, etc.) and encompasses both administrative findings and field observations.
• Maintain records, review, analyze, compile reports, and summarize information from mills and outside sources, including spreadsheets and data entry.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:
College Degree, BCSP, ASP, or equivalent work experience in related job function. Prior experience with OSHA standards, accident / incident investigation, and/or compliance inspections in a manufacturing setting is required. Candidate must be familiar with Emergency Response, HazCom, Respiratory Protection Standard and other OSHA mandated programs.

Preferred Qualifications: Prefer degree in safety, industrial hygiene, or a related science and more than Five (5) years of experience in related job function. The successful candidate must be able to work independently on various projects and be able to work with very diverse groups of people on a variety of issues. May require professional certification.

Compensation: $52,000 - $78,000

Company Information: Boise Cascade has been in the business of manufacturing wood products and distributing building materials for decades. Today we’re one of the largest manufacturers of plywood and engineered wood products in North America – and the only wholesale stocking distributor for building products that can service the entire United States. Our broad national footprint provides opportunities in many career fields including sales, technical design/drafting, engineering, maintenance, I/T, administrative, production, warehousing, distribution and CDL truck driving. We’re invested in cultivating a respectful workplace culture that attracts, connects, grows, and retains a talented workforce – one where everyone feels seen, heard, and valued. Our people-centered approach to associate experience and engagement is rooted in our Core Values. Because our business is built on relationships, our associates are critical to our success. And we’re committed to investing in them. That’s why we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to have a positive impact on all areas of your life – from health and well-being, career, and community, to financial security and personal safety, with many benefits beginning on your first day of employment. We call it, Total Rewards. Here’s a snapshot of what we offer:

• Medical + Prescription Drug
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare + Dependent Care)
• 401(k) Retirement Savings with company contribution
• Paid Time Off (20 days per year)
• Paid Holidays (10 per year)
• Paid Parental Leave (6 weeks)
• Life Insurance

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