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 operations
Working knowledge and proficiency in the use of computer and business-related software, including Microsoft applications Excel, Word and Outlook
Preferred experience in First Aid and CPR and working knowledge of OSHA and DOT regulations
The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Universal Forest Products and its subsidiaries and affiliates are equal opportunity employers. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex or national origin.
