Safety & Compliance Coordinator – 2nd Shift

Company: Rex Lumber Troy, LLC
Department: Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS)
Reports To: Environmental, Health & Safety Manager
Shift: 2nd Shift

Position Summary

The Safety & Compliance Coordinator provides leadership and support for workplace health and safety initiatives on 2nd shift. This position promotes a positive safety culture by conducting inspections, providing employee training, monitoring compliance, identifying workplace hazards, and ensuring employees and supervisors follow OSHA regulations and company safety policies.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide safety leadership and support to 2nd shift employees, supervisors, and management.
• Promote a positive and proactive workplace safety culture.
• Conduct daily safety audits and inspections of production and maintenance activities.
• Identify unsafe acts, conditions, workplace hazards, and potential OSHA compliance concerns.
• Document safety observations, concerns, hazards, and corrective actions.
• Conduct audits of tasks requiring Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures.
• Ensure employees properly follow established lockout/tagout procedures.
• Work with supervisors and management to promptly correct identified safety deficiencies.
• Follow up on corrective actions to ensure safety concerns have been resolved.
• Assist with new-hire safety orientation and onboarding.
• Provide safety refresher training to employees as needed.
• Assist with additional Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) training programs.
• Train new employees on workplace safety requirements with assistance from supervisors, management, and other employees.
• Maintain a visible presence throughout the mill and regularly engage with employees regarding safe work practices.
• Encourage employees to take personal accountability for workplace safety.
• Help reduce unsafe risk-taking behaviors and workplace complacency.
• Assist with workplace accident and incident investigations.
• Document information related to accidents, incidents, and near misses.
• Assist in determining appropriate corrective and preventive actions following incidents.
• Monitor corrective actions to ensure they are completed in a timely manner.
• Conduct routine fire prevention inspections.
• Identify potential fire hazards and areas requiring corrective action.
• Work with supervisors and management to correct fire prevention deficiencies.
• Assist with the development and implementation of manufacturing safety action plans.
• Assist with emergency response planning, procedures, and safety drills.
• Ensure supervisors consistently enforce company safety rules within their assigned areas.
• Maintain current knowledge of applicable OSHA regulations and company safety policies.
• Communicate new or revised OSHA regulations, safety policies, and procedures to appropriate employees and supervisors.
• Administer first aid when necessary.
• Coordinate medical treatment for workplace injuries requiring care beyond first aid.
• Attend and assist with production safety meetings.
• Maintain accurate safety and compliance documentation and records.
• Perform additional safety and compliance duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Degree in Occupational Safety and Health, Environmental Management, Industrial Hygiene, or a related field preferred.
• Previous safety experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment preferred.
• Knowledge and understanding of OSHA regulations required.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to identify workplace hazards and recommend corrective actions.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with employees, supervisors, and management.
• Ability to conduct employee training and safety presentations.
• Ability to document safety observations, investigations, and corrective actions accurately.
• Ability to work independently and maintain a visible presence throughout a manufacturing facility.
• OSHA 30 certification required within the first year of employment.
• First Aid, CPR, and AED certification required within the first year of employment.

Safety Responsibilities

• Wear all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including hard hat, safety glasses, hearing protection, and other required equipment.
• Follow all company safety rules, procedures, and OSHA requirements.
• Do not enter restricted areas without proper authorization.
• Immediately report unsafe or improperly functioning equipment.
• Request assistance when a task exceeds individual knowledge or training.
• Visually inspect equipment and work areas before beginning work.
• Follow standard Lockout/Tagout procedures when working around applicable machinery.
• Use proper lifting techniques and safe material-handling practices.

Benefits

Rex Lumber offers a comprehensive benefits package that may include:

• Company-paid health and prescription drug insurance.
• Company-paid dental and vision insurance.
• Teladoc telemedicine program.
• Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Paid vacation.
• Seven paid holidays.
• Life and Accidental Death insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Employee referral program.
• Personify Health Rewards Program.
• Safety incentives.
• Accident and critical care insurance.
• Wellness incentives and employee recognition programs.
• Conditional relocation assistance.
• Conditional tuition assistance.
• On-the-job training.
• Opportunities for internal advancement.
• Potential additional Paid Time Off (PTO).
• Overtime opportunities.

Rex Lumber is committed to maintaining a safe, compliant, and positive work environment while providing employees with opportunities to build long-term careers within the organization.