Bilingual Safety Coordinator (LGM)

UFP Industries•Berlin, NJ

2d•$50,000 - $100,000

About The Position

The Safety Coordinator is responsible for the coordination, facilitation, and supervision of the facility's safety programs and initiatives. This role involves regularly inspecting facility operations to ensure safe job practices, proper utilization of protective equipment, and the presence of operational machine/process guards. The coordinator will investigate accidents and near-miss occurrences, identify trends and causes, and ensure corrective measures are implemented. They will also collaborate with management to develop safety programs and incentives, conduct new hire training on safety practices and policies, and provide training on the safe operation of machinery and equipment. Additionally, the Safety Coordinator chairs the Safety Committee, ensures adequate personnel are trained in first aid and CPR, maintains safety and medical supplies, and certifies forklift training. The role includes coordinating annual fire inspection tours and tours by other safety and health regulatory agencies, monitoring the facility's hearing conservation program, and coordinating work duties for employees on medical restrictions. Maintaining communication with management, HR, and third-party claims administrators, managing the OSHA 300 log and other reports, and preparing regular and special reports are also key responsibilities. The position may require performing other duties as needed.

Requirements

Minimum High School Education
Minimum 0-2 years of experience in safety or woodworking operations
Bilingual: English/Spanish required, ability to speak, read and write
Working knowledge and proficiency in the use of computer and business-related software, including Microsoft applications Excel, Word and Outlook

Nice To Haves

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

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 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