Safety Coordinator II

  • Universal Forest Products, Inc.
  • Buffalo, New York
  • Full Time

Job Summary

The Safety Coordinator II 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 ensure 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
  • Manages inventory of safety-related products including PPE, medical first-aid supplies, videos, etc.
  • 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 two to four 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
  • Minimum certification in First Aid and CPR and working knowledge of OSHA and DOT regulations
  • Successful completion of OSHA 10 certification

Hourly Pay Range:

  • $24-$28 hourly- dependent on experience*
  • *pay range may be adjusted depending on cost of living

Bonus/Incentive Pay:

  • Incentive pay may be available for certain job roles and may include piece rate incentives, weekly production bonuses, and trip rate bonuses.
  • A discretionary annual bonus based on Company and business unit performance may also be provided.

Benefits currently offered to our employees:

  • Medical insurance
  • Health savings account with company contribution
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Basic and voluntary life insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • 401(k) plan with company match
  • Paid vacation and holidays
  • Stock purchase program with employee discount
  • Educational reimbursement
  • Wellness programs and challenges
  • Other supplemental benefits

The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job ID: 517822076
Originally Posted on: 4/18/2026

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