Safety Coordinator I General Admin

Builders FirstSource; Hendersonville (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Job summary

Builders FirstSource, America’s largest supplier of building materials, seeks a Safety Coordinator to coordinate and manage safety programs at a single location. Responsibilities include developing an SMP, conducting audits, and ensuring regulatory compliance.

The role involves incident investigations, corrective actions, and training across safety, health, and environmental topics. A Bachelor’s degree and 2–3 years of related experience are preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent plus 2–3 years related experience preferred, but not required.
• Working knowledge of safety codes, OSHA, EPA, hazardous materials, emergency preparedness and fleet safety.

Responsibilities

• Develops a site-specific Safety Management Plan (SMP) and audits.
• Ensures thorough accident investigations and corrective actions.
• Collaborates with Human Resources on corrective actions for safety violations.
• Coordinates safety initiatives, training, recordkeeping, and emergency planning.
• Assembles and maintains OSHA records.
• Addresses health and environmental issues per regulations and policy.
• Analyzes data on occupational health aspects (chemical exposure, noise, ventilation, etc.).
• Maintains material safety data sheets and supports fleet safety programs.
• Facilitates safety training for workers.

Skills

Analytical

Problem Solving

Technical Skills

Oral Communication

Written Communication

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

We are Builders FirstSource, America's largest supplier of building materials, value-added components and building services to the professional market. You'll feel proud of the work you do here every day to transform the future of home building and help make the dream of home ownership more achievable. At BFS, we believe building a successful career is not solely defined by a degree. Your experience, skills, and passion are just as important, if not more so. As such, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that welcomes candidates from all backgrounds and experience levels.

Purpose

Responsible for the coordination and management of safety programs requiring application of compliance principles and analysis to reduce occupational hazards and improve Fleet Safety at a single location by performing the following duties.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Develops and supports a site specific Safety Management Plan (SMP) using guidelines provided by the Group Safety Department. Responsibilities include ongoing development of the SMP, monthly audits of SMP, and communication of SMP score to Group Safety Department and facility management.
• Ensures supervisors and other management perform thorough and complete accident investigations and report the findings to all concerned parties within the timeframes allotted. Develops and assigns corrective action plans to help avoid future accidents.
• Works with Human Resources to develop and administer appropriate corrective action when safety policies and procedures are violated.
• Coordinates safety initiatives such as management commitment and employee involvement, recordkeeping and document control, hazard identification and control, incident investigation and medical management, and education and training. These activities might also include safety inspections and audits, development and fostering of safety teams, coordinating safety training and the maintenance of training records, and the development of emergency plans.
• Assembles and issues required Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) records.
• Works to address and resolve health and environmental issues and ensures programs are in accordance with governmental regulations in addition to Builders FirstSource company policy.
• Surveys, compiles, and analyzes data relating to occupational and environmental health issues such as chemical exposure, radiation, smoke, fumes, noise, temperatures, dusts, vapors, mists, gases, solvents, lighting, and ergonomics which are known or suspected of being real or potential detriments to health.
• Compiles and provides input to hazardous material communications, including maintaining material safety data sheets.
• Oversees the application, monitoring and reporting related to the company's fleet management programs, working with supervisory personnel and with the fleet management office to implement safety programs.
• Facilitates training for workers on issues related to health, environmental compliance and safety.
• Other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university or equivalent plus two to three years related experience and/or training preferred, but not required. Experience dealing with safety management procedures and policies may be substituted for formal education.

Working knowledge of safety codes, OSHA, EPA, hazardous materials, emergency preparedness and fleet safety.

Competencies

• Analytical - Synthesizes complex or diverse information; Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data.
• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
• Technical Skills - Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others.
• Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; asks questions and works closely with management to foster the development and implementation of the company safety management plan.
• Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.
• Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.

Work Environment / Physical Activity

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.
• The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and taste or smell.
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 100 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts; fumes or airborne particles; outside weather conditions; risk of radiation and vibration.
• The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places; toxic or caustic chemicals; extreme cold; extreme heat and risk of electrical shock.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, however, the employee may occasionally be exposed to very loud noise conditions.

At Builders FirstSource, we offer competitive, affordable benefits designed to make life better for you and the people you love. Our goal is simple - provide great plans that help you and your family to live happier, healthier and more secure lives.

Builders FirstSource is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability.

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