Safety Coordinator I

UFP Industries; Shawnee (OK); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

UFP Industries is seeking a Safety Coordinator in Shawnee, OK to coordinate, facilitate, and supervise the facility's safety programs and initiatives. The role includes training staff, inspecting operations, and maintaining safety records.

The position requires documenting and enforcing safe work practices, coordinating with management and HR, and ensuring compliance with OSHA and DOT regulations. Experience in safety or woodworking operations is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience in safety or woodworking operations is preferred (0–2 years).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Knowledge of OSHA and DOT regulations is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Regularly inspects facility operations to ensure safe practices and proper use of PPE and guards.
• Investigates accidents and near-misses and coordinates corrective actions.
• Develops safety programs and incentives with management.
• Conducts new-hire safety training and ensures understanding of policies.
• Trains employees on safe operation of machinery and equipment.
• Chairs the Safety Committee and maintains OSHA 300 logs and reports.
• Coordinates annual fire inspections and tours by regulatory agencies.
• Monitors hearing conservation program and medical restrictions for staff.
• Maintains communication with management, HR, and third-party claims administrators.
• Prepares regular and special safety reports.

Skills

Excel

Word

Outlook

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Job Summary

The Safety Coordinator is responsible for the coordination, facilitation, and supervision of the facility's safety programs and initiatives.

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.