Safety Coordinator

Safety Coordinator I

UFP Industries – Pallet One, Inc., Siler City, NC

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 inspect facility operations to ensure safe job practices, proper use of protective equipment, and operational machine/process guards.
• Investigate and facilitate investigation of all accidents and near‑miss occurrences, identify trends and causes, and ensure corrective measures are implemented.
• Work with management to develop safety programs and incentives as appropriate.
• Conduct new‑hire training and ensure new employees understand safety practices and policies.
• Provide training to employees on the safe and appropriate operation of machinery and equipment.
• Chair the Safety Committee.
• Ensure the facility maintains the required number of personnel trained in first aid and CPR and keeps safety and medical supplies in inventory.
• Conduct and certify all forklift training.
• Coordinate annual fire inspection tours and any planned/unplanned tours by other safety and health regulatory agencies.
• Monitor facility hearing conservation program.
• Coordinate work duties for employees on medical restrictions.
• Maintain communication with immediate management, Human Resources, and third‑party claims administrators.
• Maintain OSHA 300 log and other required reports.
• Prepare regular and special reports as required.
• Perform other duties as required.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school graduate.
• 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 Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Preferred experience in First Aid and CPR and knowledge of OSHA and DOT regulations.

• Seniority level:
Entry level

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Employment type:

Full‑time

• Job function:
Management and Manufacturing

The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.