Safety Coordinator

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 - Preferred experience in First Aid and CPR and working knowledge of OSHA and DOT regulations

The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.