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.