Safety/HR Coordinator II

UFP Industries; Cedar Hill (AL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

UFP Industries in Cedar Hill, AL is seeking a Safety Coordinator II responsible for coordinating, facilitating, and supervising the facility's safety programs and initiatives. You will lead safety efforts, train staff, and maintain regulatory compliance to ensure a safe workplace.

The role requires 2–4 years in safety or woodworking operations, OSHA 10 certification, and strong computer skills (Excel, Word, Outlook).

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• 2–4 years of experience in safety or woodworking operations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• First Aid and CPR certification required.
• Knowledge of OSHA and DOT regulations.

Responsibilities

• Inspect facility operations to ensure safe practices and proper use of PPE and guards.
• Investigate accidents and near-misses, identify causes, implement corrective actions.
• Develop safety programs and incentives with management oversight.
• Conduct new hire safety training and ensure comprehension of safety policies.
• Provide training on safe operation of machinery and equipment.
• Chairs the Safety Committee and coordinates safety-related activities.
• Manage inventory of safety supplies and PPE.
• Ensure adequate numbers trained in first aid and CPR; maintain safety stocks.
• Coordinate forklift training and annual safety inspections.
• Coordinate fire inspection tours and regulatory agency visits.
• Monitor hearing conservation program.
• Coordinate accommodations for employees with medical restrictions.
• Communicate with management, HR, and third-party claims administrators.
• Maintain OSHA 300 logs and required reports.

Skills

Safety coordination

Accident investigation

Training & communication

Forklift training coordination

OSHA compliance

Education

High school diploma

2–4 years in safety or woodworking

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Job Summary

The Safety Coordinator II 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 ensure 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
• Manages inventory of safety-related products including PPE, medical first-aid supplies, videos, etc.
• 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 two to four 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
• Minimum certification in First Aid and CPR and working knowledge of OSHA and DOT regulations
• Successful completion of OSHA 10 certification

The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.