Job Title
Safety Coordinator I
Location
2509 Snow Road, Lansing, Michigan 48917
Area of Interest
Manufacturing
General Summary
The Safety Coordinator is responsible for the coordination, facilitation, and supervision of the facility's safety programs and initiatives.
Works under general direction; relies on limited experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals; follows pre-established guidelines and common practices to perform job.
Principal Duties / 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, identifies 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 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
Requirements
Knowledge Required
- Minimum high school graduate
- Minimum one to three 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)
- Certification in First Aid and CPR and working knowledge of OSHA and DOT regulations
Skills and abilities
- Proficiency in the use of the English language in reading, writing and speaking
- Ability to maintain and safeguard confidential and sensitive information
- Ability to successfully communicate with all organizational levels
- Ability to apply business math in business situations, to plan, organize and prioritize work and to effectively interact with others
- Ability to be mobile in the work environment
- Ability to work hours mandated by management
- Ability to pass a drug test
Conduct
- Self-managing
- Highly motivated and enthusiastic
- Good interpersonal skills and good communication skills
- Strong organization skills and detail oriented
- Be a team player and support the Company's goals
- Conducts in a professional manner
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.