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.