Safety Coordinator I

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

• 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 regular and special reports as required
• Performs other duties as required

Qualifications

• Minimum high school graduate
• Minimum zero to two 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
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification.
• OSHA-related training or safety certification.
• First Aid/CPR/AED certification.
• Experience with safety management systems.
• Experience leading safety training or employee safety meetings.
• Experience with incident investigation and root-cause analysis.
• Manufacturing, construction, lumber, or building-materials experience.

Compensation & Benefit Information:

Hourly/Salary Pay Range: $30 - $35 hourly dependent on experience*

*pay range may be adjusted depending on cost of living

Bonus/Incentive Pay

Incentive pay may be available for certain job roles and may include piece rate incentives, weekly production bonuses, trip rates, and employee referral bonuses. A discretionary annual bonus based on Company and business unit performance may also be provided.

Benefits currently offered to our employees:

* Medical insurance

* Health savings account with company contribution

* Dental insurance

* Vision insurance

* Basic and voluntary life insurance

* Disability insurance

* 401(k) plan with company match

* Paid vacation and holidays

* Stock purchase program with employee discount

* Educational reimbursement

* Wellness programs and challenges

* Other supplemental benefits