Safety Coordinator (2nd Shift)

Company Description Rex Lumber is a family-owned and operated lumber manufacturer with nearly 100 years of experience producing high-quality products. With the fourth generation of the McRae family leading the company, Rex Lumber maintains a strong tradition of stability and long-term growth. The company values motivated, dedicated, and driven employees as the foundation of its ongoing success. Rex Lumber currently manufactures Southern Yellow Pine (SYP) dimension lumber and serves a wide range of customers including treaters, truss manufacturers, exporters, and remanufacturers. Team members join an organization that is committed to quality and strong relationships across the SYP industry.

About the Role

Rex Lumber is seeking a Safety Coordinator to support our second-shift operations in Troy, Alabama. This position works closely with employees, supervisors, and management to identify workplace hazards, strengthen safe work practices, and support compliance with company policies and applicable Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) requirements.

The ideal candidate is observant, approachable, and proactive, with strong communication skills and a commitment to maintaining a visible presence throughout the mill.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Provide safety leadership, coaching, and support to second-shift employees, supervisors, and management.

Conduct daily safety audits and inspections of production and maintenance activities to identify unsafe acts, conditions, and potential compliance concerns.

Audit tasks requiring Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) and verify that employees follow established procedures.

Document safety observations, hazards, and corrective actions; work with supervisors and management to resolve deficiencies and verify completion.

Assist with new-hire safety orientation, onboarding, refresher training, and other EHS training programs.

Maintain a visible presence on the production floor, engage employees in safety discussions, and encourage personal accountability for safe work practices.

Assist with accident, incident, and near-miss investigations, including documentation, root cause analysis, and corrective and preventive actions.

Conduct routine fire prevention inspections and coordinate the correction of identified hazards.

Assist with manufacturing safety action plans, emergency response procedures, and safety drills.

Support supervisors in consistently enforcing company safety rules.

Maintain current knowledge of applicable OSHA requirements and company safety policies, and communicate relevant updates to employees and supervisors.

Administer first aid within the scope of training and coordinate additional medical treatment when necessary.

Attend and assist with production safety meetings.

Maintain accurate safety training, investigation, inspection, and compliance records.

Perform other safety and compliance duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Knowledge and understanding of OSHA regulations required.

Previous safety experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment preferred.

A degree in Occupational Safety and Health, Environmental Management, Industrial Hygiene, or a related field preferred.

Ability to identify workplace hazards, assess risks, and recommend practical corrective actions.

Ability to deliver employee safety training and presentations.

Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across all levels of the organization.

Strong organizational, documentation, and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail and consistent follow-through.

Ability to work independently and maintain a regular presence throughout an active manufacturing facility.

Availability to work second shift on-site in Troy, Alabama.

OSHA 30 certification required within the first year of employment.

First Aid, CPR, and AED certification required within the first year of employment.

Safety Expectations

All employees are expected to follow company safety policies and applicable OSHA requirements, wear required personal protective equipment, and promptly report unsafe conditions or malfunctioning equipment. This role must model safe work practices, including following established LOTO procedures, respecting restricted areas, inspecting work areas and equipment, using proper material-handling techniques, and requesting assistance when a task exceeds individual training or knowledge.

Benefits

Rex Lumber offers a comprehensive benefits package that may include:

Company-paid health, prescription drug, dental, and vision insurance.

Teladoc telemedicine services and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Paid vacation, paid holidays, and potential additional paid time off.

Life and Accidental Death insurance.

401(k) retirement plan with company match.

Accident and critical care insurance.

Personify Health Rewards Program, wellness incentives, and safety incentives.

Employee referral and recognition programs.

On-the-job training and opportunities for internal advancement.

Overtime opportunities.