Safety Coordinator I

UFP Industries, Inc.; Riverside, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Health savings account

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Stock purchase program

Educational reimbursement

Wellness programs

Job summary

UFP Industries, Inc. in Riverside, CA seeks a Safety Coordinator I to coordinate, facilitate, and supervise the facility's safety programs and initiatives. You will inspect operations, train new hires, lead the Safety Committee, and ensure compliance with OSHA requirements.

This role supports incident investigations, forklift training, fire inspections, and maintenance of OSHA logs, while communicating with management, HR, and safety providers to improve workplace safety.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 0–2 years of safety or woodworking operations experience.
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification required.
• First Aid/CPR/AED certification required.
• Experience with incident investigation and root-cause analysis.
• Experience with safety management systems.
• Experience leading safety training or employee safety meetings.

Responsibilities

• Regularly inspect facility operations to ensure safe practices and PPE usage.
• Investigate accidents and near-misses; identify trends and causes.
• Chairs the Safety Committee and coordinates safety training.
• Maintain OSHA 300 log and required safety reports.
• Coordinate forklift training and annual fire inspections.
• Monitor hearing conservation program and safety communications.

Skills

OSHA 10/30 certification

Incident investigation

Root-cause analysis

Safety training leadership

Forklift training certification

Safety program development

First Aid/CPR/AED certification

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)

Job description

## Safety Coordinator IApply: Riverside, CA: Full time: Posted Today: R22956**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* OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification.* OSHA-related training or safety certification.* First Aid/CPR/AED certification.* Experience with safety management systems.* Experience leading safety training or employee safety meetings.* Experience with incident investigation and root-cause analysis.* Manufacturing, construction, lumber, or building-materials experience. ### **Compensation & Benefit Information:** **Hourly/Salary Pay Range**: $30 - $35 hourly dependent on experience\\* \\*pay range may be adjusted depending on cost of living **Bonus/Incentive Pay** Incentive pay may be available for certain job roles and may include piece rate incentives, weekly production bonuses, trip rates, and employee referral bonuses. A discretionary annual bonus based on Company and business unit performance may also be provided. **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.*