Safety/HR Coordinator I

UFP Industries; Cedar Hill (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

UFP Industries is seeking a Safety Coordinator to lead safety programs, coordinate training, and supervise compliance within the facility. You will maintain records, oversee hazard controls, and support accident investigations while partnering with management to drive safety initiatives.

The role requires bilingual English/Spanish communication, strong administrative experience, and knowledge of OSHA/DOT regulations.

Qualifications

• Bilingual - English and Spanish is a must.
• Minimum high school graduate.
• Minimum zero to two years of experience in safety or woodworking operations.
• Minimum 1 to 3 years of experience in an administrative role preferred.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Maintains employee personnel records.
• Coordinates use of temporary employees.
• Manages the time attendance system.
• Assists employees with paperwork, online systems, claim processes, etc. related to benefits, employee demographics, disabilities, FMLA, pay, etc.
• Performs duties related to recruiting, screening, interviewing, hiring, orientation, ongoing training, etc.
• Processes new hire paperwork, forms, etc. and ensures proper maintenance of forms
• Helps process performance reviews, employment change forms, etc.
• 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 facilitates 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 various reports and maintains files as required
• Performs other duties as required

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

MS Office

First Aid & CPR knowledge

OSHA/DOT regulations knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

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

• Maintains employee personnel records
• Coordinates use of temporary employees
• Manages the time attendance system
• Assists employees with paperwork, online systems, claim processes, etc. related to benefits, employee demographics, disabilities, FMLA, pay, etc.
• Performs duties related to recruiting, screening, interviewing, hiring, orientation, ongoing training, etc.
• Processes new hire paperwork, forms, etc. and ensures proper maintenance of forms
• Helps process performance reviews, employment change forms, etc.
• 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 various reports and maintains files as required
• Performs other duties as required

Qualifications

• Bilingual - English and Spanish is a must
• Minimum high school graduate
• Minimum zero to two years of experience in safety or woodworking operations
• Minimum 1 to 3 years of experience in an administrative role preferred
• 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.