Safety/HR Coordinator I

UFP Industries, Inc; Cedarview (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

UFP Industries, Inc. is seeking a Safety Coordinator to coordinate, facilitate, and supervise the facility's safety programs and initiatives.

The role involves managing records, coordinating temporary staff, time/attendance, and assisting employees with benefits paperwork and HR systems. Responsibilities include recruiting-related tasks, safety inspections, accident investigations, safety training, forklift certification, and maintaining OSHA logs.

Qualifications

• Bilingual in English and Spanish is required.
• Minimum high school graduated.
• 0–2 years of experience in safety or woodworking operations.
• 1–3 years of experience in an administrative role preferred.
• Working knowledge of computer software, including Excel, Word and Outlook.
• First Aid/CPR and OSHA/DOT knowledge are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintains employee personnel records and coordinates use of temporary employees.
• Manages time attendance system and assists with benefits paperwork.
• Performs duties related to recruiting, screening, interviewing and onboarding.
• Chairs the Safety Committee and conducts safety trainings and forklift certification as needed.
• Inspects facility operations to ensure safe practices and proper guarding.
• Investigates accidents, identifies trends, and implements corrective measures.
• Maintains OSHA 300 log and prepares required reports.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

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 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

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.