Safety Coordinator I

UFP Industries; Mosheim (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

UFP Industries is seeking a Safety Coordinator to oversee the safety programs at the Mosheim, TN and Greeneville, TN facilities. You will supervise safety initiatives and ensure compliance with OSHA standards.

Responsibilities include inspecting operations, investigating accidents, conducting new hire training, leading the Safety Committee, and coordinating inspections and forklift training. The role requires a high school diploma and 0–2 years in safety or woodworking, with proficiency in

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Regularly inspects operations to ensure safe practices, PPE usage, and guards in place.
• Investigates accidents and near-misses, identifying trends and implementing corrective actions.
• Develops safety programs and incentives with management.
• Conducts new hire safety training and ensures understanding of safety policies.
• Provides training on safe operation of machinery and equipment.
• Chairs the Safety Committee and coordinates safety activities.
• Maintains OSHA 300 log and required safety reports; ensures inventory of safety supplies.
• Coordinates forklift training and safety certifications.
• Plans and conducts annual fire inspection tours and other required inspections.
• Monitors hearing conservation program and safety-related training compliance.
• Manages medical restriction work assignments and communicates with HR and third-party admins.
• Performs other duties as required.

Skills

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft 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 at the Mosheim, TN and Greeneville, TN plants.

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.