Safety Technician

Roseburg Forest Products; Riddle (OR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunities

401(k) with company match

Vacation 3 weeks + 11 holidays

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life, AD&D, and long-term disability

Mental health benefits and wellness

Education assistance and professional/

Job summary

Roseburg Forest Products seeks a safety-focused professional to act as a basic safety leader, coordinating safety initiatives and enforcing work rules at the Springfield, Oregon facility. You will support the plant manager and teams in achieving safety metrics and compliance with relevant regulations.

The role emphasizes teaching, coaching, and mentoring to foster a safe work environment and collaboration across cross-functional teams. A degree in safety and progressing toward it is expected.

Qualifications

• Commitment to pursuing an Associate's degree within 3 years of placement.
• Excellent listening, written and verbal communications skills.
• Ability to make decisions and stay composed under pressure.
• Experience operating a PC with Microsoft Office suite.
• Proven results-driven leadership and safety policy knowledge.
• Strong teaching, coaching, facilitation and mentoring abilities.
• Maintain high ethical standards with confidential information.
• Ability to work in a highly functional team environment.

Responsibilities

• Support plant manager and coordinators to achieve safety metrics and goals.
• Interpret and enforce safety regulations, rules and work methods.
• Monitor and procure safety supplies and equipment.
• Conduct and prioritize results of regular safety inspections.
• Maintain JSA sheets and MSDS books.
• Analyze incidents and develop preventive training programs.
• Coordinate with injured workers and medical community as appropriate.
• Collaborate with safety committees and cross-functional teams.
• Gather safety data and input into eCompliance.
• Support safety initiatives and participate in safety organization goals.
• Act as a resource for multiple plants as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Decision making

MS Office

Leadership

Safety policy knowledge

Coaching

Integrity

Team player

Safety leadership

Education

Associate degree in Safety Management/Industrial Hygiene

Further education in safety/related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Purpose

Responsible for basic safety leadership and coordination while supporting execution of safety expectations at the facility.

Brief Description

Responsible for basic safety leadership and coordination while supporting execution of safety expectations at the facility.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as a resource to plant manager and team coordinators in supporting their efforts to achieve Company and facility safety metrics; lead and or assist in executing safety initiatives and safety goals in the facility specific EHS plan
• Interpretation, education and enforcement of appropriate safety regulations, safety rules and work rules
• Monitoring, analyzing and procuring safety supplies and equipment
• Conducting, analyzing and prioritizing results of regular safety inspections
• Monitoring and updating of J.S.A. sheets, MSDS books
• Analysis of incidents and development of preventative, educational and training programs
• Develop and maintain effective communications with injured team members, workers' compensation department and medical community as appropriate and assigned
• Work closely with safety committees and their development
• Collect safety related data and input into eCompliance
• Support plant safety expectations through specific safety functions as required
• Participates in achieving the goals of the safety organization
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support safety-related project tasks
• Act as a resource/support multiple plants as assigned
• Models company core values

Required Qualifications

• Committed to working toward obtaining an Associate's degree in Safety Management, Industrial Hygiene or related field and receiving degree within 3 years of placement
• Excellent listening, written and verbal communications skills
• Ability to make decisions and maintain composure in high‑pressure situations
• Experience operating a PC with the Microsoft suite of programs
• Proven results driven leader
• Demonstrated understanding of company safety policies and applicable occupational safety and health regulations
• Strong teaching, coaching, facilitation, and mentoring skills
• Maintain the highest ethical standards in dealing with confidential information
• Ability to work in and maintain a highly functional team environment

Preferred Qualifications

• General Industry Safety experience
• Two plus years advanced education

Summary

About Roseburg Forest Products

Founded in 1936, Roseburg Forest Products is a privately held company based in Springfield, Oregon. With a legacy in sustainable forestry and innovative wood products manufacturing, we are a leading North American producer of engineered wood, exterior trim, plywood, lumber, and medium density fiberboard (MDF). Our products shape and support homes, workplaces, and industries, while our timberlands protect forest health for future generations and provide high quality wood fiber for our integrated operations.

At Roseburg, we believe in making lives better from the ground up through the products we create, the relationships we build, and the communities we support. Our team of passionate professionals value safety, integrity, and excellence in all we do. From the mill to the forest to the office, you'll find opportunities to grow and contribute to a company that cares for people, communities, and the environment.

Learn more about who we are and what we do at www.roseburg.com.

Benefits At Roseburg

• Bonus opportunities based on company and individual performance
• 401(k) with up to 4% company match and 3% automatic company contribution
• Vacation starting at 3 weeks and 11 paid holidays per year
• Company-sponsored medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Company-paid life, AD&D, and long-term disability insurance options
• Mental health benefits for the entire family, including 8 free annual sessions per person
• Wellness programs and incentives, including biometric screenings & wellness challenges
• Paid time away from work for illness or injury, as well as paid parental bonding time
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with company contributions and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options
• Company match for charitable contributions
• Education assistance and professional development support
• Financial and retirement counseling
• Additional voluntary benefits including pet insurance, student loan refinancing, and exclusive scholarships for child dependents, and more!

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER INCLUDING DISABILITY AND VETERANS