Safety/HR Coordinator I

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

• Maintains employee personnel records
• Coordinates use of temporary employees
• Manages the time attendance system
• Assists employees with paperwork, online systems, claim processes, etc. related to benefits, employee demographics, disabilities, FMLA, pay, etc.
• Performs duties related to recruiting, screening, interviewing, hiring, orientation, ongoing training, etc.
• Processes new hire paperwork, forms, etc. and ensures proper maintenance of forms
• Helps process performance reviews, employment change forms, etc.
• 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 various reports and maintains files as required
• Performs other duties as required

Qualifications

• Bilingual - English and Spanish is a must
• Minimum high school graduate
• Minimum zero to two years of experience in safety or woodworking operations
• Minimum 1 to 3 years of experience in an administrative role preferred
• 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