Safety Coordinator I

UFP Industries, Inc; Shawnee (OK); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

UFP Industries, Inc in Shawnee, OK is seeking a Safety Coordinator to lead the facility's safety programs and initiatives. This role ensures safe job practices, proper PPE use, and that machine guards are correctly installed and maintained.

You will train new hires, conduct forklift training, chair the Safety Committee, and maintain OSHA logs while collaborating with management on safety programs and inspections.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school graduate.
• Zero to two years of experience in safety or woodworking operations.
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook.
• First Aid and CPR preferred; knowledge of OSHA and DOT regulations.

Responsibilities

• Regularly inspects facility operations to ensure safe practices, PPE use, and guards are in place.
• Investigates accidents and near-misses, identifies trends, and ensures corrective action.
• Develops safety programs and incentives with management.
• Conducts new hire safety training and ensures understanding of safety practices.
• Trains employees on safe operation of machinery and equipment.
• Chairs the Safety Committee.
• Maintains first-aid/CPR readiness and safety supplies inventory.
• Conducts forklift training and certification.
• Coordinates annual and unscheduled fire inspections and regulatory tours.
• Monitors hearing conservation program.
• Coordinates work duties for employees on medical restrictions.
• Maintains OSHA 300 log and other required reports.
• Prepares regular and special safety reports.
• 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.

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.