Safety Coordinator

Weyerhaeuser • Plymouth, NC

6d

About The Position

Safety excellence doesn’t happen by accident—it’s built every day by people who care deeply about protecting others. As a Safety Coordinator, you’ll play a key role in creating a safe, compliant, and engaged work environment while developing the skills and experience needed to grow into future safety leadership roles.
This is a position designed for someone who wants hands-on experience, strong mentorship, and meaningful responsibility in environmental health & safety (EHS). You’ll partner closely with site leadership, front-line associates, and regional safety experts to drive continuous improvement and help everyone go home safe—every day.
Why This Role Is a Great Opportunity
High visibility & impact – Your work directly affects employee safety, compliance, and site performance
Career growth built in – Structured development plans, exposure to Safety Manager responsibilities, and coaching from experienced safety leaders
Hands-on learning – Spend time on the floor, not just behind a desk, learning processes, equipment, and operations
Leadership exposure – Work closely with site leaders and serve as a key safety voice at the location
Purpose-driven work – Be empowered to stop unsafe work and prevent injuries before they happen

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• At least 1 year of safety-related experience
• Strong communication skills with an approachable, empathetic style
• Excellent organization, attention to detail, and record‑keeping skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and interpret safety data effectively
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)

Nice To Haves

• Degree or certificate in safety, health, or a related field
• CPR and First Aid certification
• Familiarity with OSHA regulations
• Safety certifications (e.g., Certified Safety Professional or working toward certification)

Responsibilities

• Partner with the Site Safety Manager to develop, implement, and continuously improve site safety and health programs
• Ensure compliance with company standards and federal/state/provincial regulations
• Participate in internal audits, inspections, and safety observations, helping drive corrective actions to completion
• Own and contribute to sections of the company safety audit process
• Spend regular time on the floor building relationships, observing work practices, and identifying risks
• Intervene and stop unsafe behaviors or conditions that could harm people or equipment
• Collaborate with associates and leaders to reduce injuries, illnesses, and operational risk
• Complete qualified incident investigator training
• Lead or support timely, high-quality incident investigations
• Identify root causes and help implement corrective actions that prevent recurrence
• Support serious injury and fatality (SIF) or high-potential incident investigations alongside senior safety leaders
• Support safety onboarding for new employees, contractors, and visitors
• Help deliver and maintain safety training programs and site-specific orientations
• Ensure training materials stay current and compliant with regulatory and company requirements
• Actively participate—and often lead—on the Joint Health & Safety Committee
• Partner with leadership and employees to respond to safety concerns and ideas, ensuring follow‑through
• Assist with developing and maintaining written safety procedures (JSAs, SOPs, lockout procedures)
• Maintain accurate safety records, training documentation, and reporting
• Support safety metrics, scorecards, and employee involvement tracking
• Handle confidential health and safety information with discretion and professionalism
• Create and execute an Individual Development Plan (IDP) with the Site Safety Manager and Safety Liaison
• Gain exposure to industrial hygiene programs such as air and noise monitoring, chemical management, and hearing conservation
• Serve as the site safety contact when the Safety Manager is unavailable

Benefits

• This role is eligible for our annual merit-increase program, and we are targeting a salary range of $49,379-$73,998 based on your level of skills, qualifications and experience. You will also be eligible for our Annual Incentive Program, which offers a cash bonus targeting 5% of base pay. Potential plan funding may range from zero to two times that target.
• When you join our team, you and your dependents will be offered coverage under our comprehensive employee benefits plan, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, and life insurance. We offer a pre-tax Health Savings Account option which includes a company contribution. Other benefit options are also available such as voluntary Long-Term Care and Employee Assistance Programs. We also support personal volunteerism, sponsor a host of diversity networks, promote mentoring, and provide training and development opportunities to help you chart your path to a fulfilling career.
• Employees are able to enroll in our company’s 401k plan, which includes a paid company match in addition to our annual contribution equal to 5% of your base salary.
• We provide eligible employees who are scheduled to work 25 hours or more per week with 3-weeks of paid vacation to use during your first year of employment. We also recognize eleven paid holidays per year, providing a total of 88 holiday hours and paid parental leave for all full-time employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED