Safety/ HR Coordinator II

UFP Industries; Cedar Hill (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

UFP Industries seeks a Safety Coordinator II to lead and supervise the facility's safety programs and initiatives. You will inspect operations, oversee training, manage safety records, and coordinate OSHA compliance with management and HR.

The role requires 2–4 years in safety or woodworking, OSHA 10 certification, and First Aid/ CPR credentials. Proficiency with Excel, Word, and Outlook is expected, and forklift training certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school graduate.
• 2–4 years of experience in safety or woodworking operations.
• Proficient in Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• OSHA 10 certification; First Aid and CPR certification.
• Working knowledge of OSHA and DOT regulations.

Responsibilities

• Regularly inspects facility operations to ensure safe practices and proper PPE use and that guards are in place.
• Investigates accidents and near-misses, identifies trends, and ensures corrective actions are implemented.
• Collaborates with management to develop safety programs and incentives.
• Conducts new hire safety training and ensures understanding of safety practices.
• Provides training on safe operation of machinery and equipment.
• Chairs the Safety Committee and coordinates related activities.
• Manages inventory of safety-related products (PPE, first-aid supplies, videos, etc.).
• Maintains adequate numbers trained in first aid and CPR and safety supply inventories.
• Conducts and certifies forklift training.
• Coordinates annual fire inspection tours and inspections by regulatory agencies.
• Monitors hearing conservation program within the facility.
• Coordinates duties for employees on medical restrictions.
• Maintains communication with management, HR, and third-party claims administrators.
• Maintains OSHA 300 log and other required reports.
• Prepares regular and special safety reports.
• Performs other duties as required

Skills

Accident investigation

Safety training

Safety program development

Communication

Regulatory knowledge

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Excel

Word

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 facilitates 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.