Safety Coordinator

< Back Safety Coordinator Eugene Sawmill Eugene, OR Close Date: Open Job Type: Full-Time We train and promote from within Excellent low-cost health benefits Retirement plan with employer-paid contributions Paid vacation and 10 holidays At Sierra Pacific Industries, we understand our greatest strength is the people who choose to build a career with us. We are a fourth-generation family-owned company that has grown to be one of the largest lumber and millwork producers in the United States. Our more than 6,000 employees are proud to work at our state-of-the-art sawmills and other facilities, including: manufacturing, custom wood-framed windows, fabrication, millwork, veneer, cogeneration, trucking, forestry, and other operations. We are seeking a qualified Safety Coordinator to work collaboratively with our sawmill in Eugene, Oregon. About The Position Work closely with the Plant Manager, Company Safety Director, Superintendent and Supervisors to achieve company-wide safety goalsDrive safety excellence, promote crew involvement and accountability, and proactively eliminate hazardsLead by example, assure safe workplace practices are followed, and promote safety awarenessManage health and safety programs, accident and injury prevention, and regulatory complianceLead efforts to identify, recommend, develop, and implement best practices for safety programsImplement, maintain, and improve safety programs and processes that educate, engage, and motivate crew members at all levelsDesign and direct programs and procedures to reduce accidents, occupational illnesses, and exposure to health hazardsInvestigate circumstances of claimed injuries/illnesses objectively, and minimize Workers Compensation costs and fraudInvestigate and analyze accidents, potential accident situations, and property damage, with complete documentation and root cause analysis and recommend future preventative and corrective measuresConduct safety analysis of equipment and machinery, develop and implement appropriate process changesMaintain relationships with regulatory and government agency personnel, as well as various industry groupsAct as Company representative in cases of government agency inspections concerning safety issuesAudit programs and processes for compliance with company standards and government regulationsTrain managers, supervisors, and crew on safety programs such as lockout/tagout, confined space entry, emergency evacuations, and ensure such programs and training are properly documentedMaintain an understanding of, and ensure compliance with, current Federal, State, Local, and Company regulations and policy Qualifications At least 2 years' lead or supervisory experience preferredKnowledge of OSHA, EPA, and Hazardous Materials regulations Ability to work independently, analyze problems, and make decisions with minimal management interventionAbility to establish credibility and be decisive, while recognizing and supporting Company goals and prioritiesProven commitment to safety and Company policyDemonstrated skill in leadership, communication, motivation, and people managementAbility to handle multiple priorities under demanding circumstancesAnalytical reasoning and problem-solving capabilities Understand machinery operations with sufficient knowledge to address safety considerationsExperience in managing injury/accident claims, claims analysis, and resulting cost reduction is helpfulSolid working knowledge of Word and Excel, and ability to learn various PC based reporting system applicationsFlexibility in work schedule to effectively interact with multiple crews and shifts, availability to respond to emergencies 24/7 Why Join Our Team? Because this is more than an invitation, it's a commitment to offer opportunities for personal and professional growth to everyone! We ask people to grow with us and make the company even better. We provide an excellent benefit package including a full Health Benefits Plan (including medical, dental, and vision) with low-cost premiums, a 401(k) with Company Match, additional Retirement Contributions, and company-paid Life Insurance. How To Apply If you are qualified and would like to join our team, please send a cover letter referencing this position and a resume to: Sierra Pacific Industries Human Resources 90201 Hwy 99 N Eugene, OR 97402 (541) 762-0453 or apply online and view all our career opportunities at: spi.careers Sierra Pacific is an (EOE) Equal Opportunity Employer, including those with a disability and veterans. The general wage range for this position at Sierra Pacific Industries is from $70,000 and $95,000 per year, and is dependent upon a number of factors, including, but not limited to: relevant work experience, skill, knowledge, and/or education. About Our Company Sierra Pacific Industries is a fourth-generation family-owned company based in Northern California that started in 1949 and has grown to be one of the largest lumber and millwork producers in the U.S., employing around 6,500 crew members. Sierra Pacific continues to be a company where its employees are proud to work at state-of-the-art facilities and others strive to become part of the team. We own and sustainably manage more than 2.4 million acres of timberland in California, Oregon, and Washington. Our forests are sustainably managed under a 100-year plan by Registered Professional Foresters, Wildlife Biologists, Botanists, and other professionals. We are growing forests for our future, planting over 6 million new trees every year. In Spring 2024, we planted our 300 millionth seedling on our timberlands. This milestone was decades in the making, reflecting our commitment to sustainable forest management and ensuring we have forests not just for today, but for generations to come. Sierra Pacific effectively uses nearly 100% of every piece of wood we bring to our facilities. In fact, any small amount that isn't turned into hand-crafted doors and windows, millwork, lumber, or landscaping material is actually converted into electricity in our eight biomass-fueled power plants. We are proud that all Sierra Pacific facilities follow our drug-free and tobacco-free policies. As part of our safety in the workplace policy, an offer of employment is subject to a negative drug screen result. We use E-verify to verify the social security number and work authorization of all newly hired employees. Sierra Pacific is an (EOE) Equal Opportunity Employer, including those with a disability and veterans. At Sierra Pacific Industries, we understand our greatest strength is the people who choose to build a career with us. What does it mean to be part of the Sierra Pacific family? It means you are a valued team member and part of a growing, fourth-generation family-owned, forest products company built on hard work, innovation, and wise investments. With around 6,500 crew members in over 30 states, Sierra Pacific offers many opportunities for personal and professional growth; from entry-level to skilled trades, from truck drivers to sales managers, from foresters to engineers – for everyone! We invite you to learn more about our history, our 2.4 million acres of forestlands, and our state-of-the-art wood product and window manufacturing facilities at www.spi-ind.com/AboutUs. As part of our safety in the workplace policy, an offer of employment is subject to a negative drug screen result. We are also proud that all Sierra Pacific facilities follow our tobacco-free policy. Sierra Pacific adheres to E-verify to verify the social security number of all newly hired employees. Sierra Pacific is an (EOE) Equal Opportunity Employer, including those with a disability and veterans. If you are an individual with a disability and need accommodation to complete the application process, please call 800-378-8001 or write to Sierra Pacific Industries at PO Box 496011, Redding, CA 96049. Additional Links: Pay Transparency SPI Legal / Privacy Policy < Back Safety Coordinator Eugene Sawmill Eugene, OR Close Date: Open Job Type: Full-Time We train and promote from within Excellent low-cost health benefits Retirement plan with employer-paid contributions Paid vacation and 10 holidays At Sierra Pacific Industries, we understand our greatest strength is the people who choose to build a career with us. We are a fourth-generation family-owned company that has grown to be one of the largest lumber and millwork producers in the United States. Our more than 6,000 employees are proud to work at our state-of-the-art sawmills and other facilities, including: manufacturing, custom wood-framed windows, fabrication, millwork, veneer, cogeneration, trucking, forestry, and other operations. We are seeking a qualified Safety Coordinator to work collaboratively with our sawmill in Eugene, Oregon. About The Position Work closely with the Plant Manager, Company Safety Director, Superintendent and Supervisors to achieve company-wide safety goalsDrive safety excellence, promote crew involvement and accountability, and proactively eliminate hazardsLead by example, assure safe workplace practices are followed, and promote safety awarenessManage health and safety programs, accident and injury prevention, and regulatory complianceLead efforts to identify, recommend, develop, and implement best practices for safety programsImplement, maintain, and improve safety programs and processes that educate, engage, and motivate crew members at all levelsDesign and direct programs and procedures to reduce accidents, occupational illnesses, and exposure to health hazardsInvestigate circumstances of claimed injuries/illnesses objectively, and minimize Workers Compensation costs and fraudInvestigate and analyze accidents, potential accident situations, and property damage, with complete documentation and root cause analysis and recommend future preventative and corrective measuresConduct safety analysis of equipment and machinery, develop and implement appropriate process changesMaintain relationships with regulatory and government agency personnel, as well as various industry groupsAct as Company representative in cases of government agency inspections concerning safety issuesAudit programs and processes for compliance with company standards and government regulationsTrain managers, supervisors, and crew on safety programs such as lockout/tagout, confined space entry, emergency evacuations, and ensure such programs and training are properly documentedMaintain an understanding of, and ensure compliance with, current Federal, State, Local, and Company regulations and policy Qualifications At least 2 years' lead or supervisory experience preferredKnowledge of OSHA, EPA, and Hazardous Materials regulations Ability to work independently, analyze problems, and make decisions with minimal management interventionAbility to establish credibility and be decisive, while recognizing and supporting Company goals and prioritiesProven commitment to safety and Company policyDemonstrated skill in leadership, communication, motivation, and people managementAbility to handle multiple priorities under demanding circumstancesAnalytical reasoning and problem-solving capabilities Understand machinery operations with sufficient knowledge to address safety considerationsExperience in managing injury/accident claims, claims analysis, and resulting cost reduction is helpfulSolid working knowledge of Word and Excel, and ability to learn various PC based reporting system applicationsFlexibility in work schedule to effectively interact with multiple crews and shifts, availability to respond to emergencies 24/7 Why Join Our Team? Because this is more than an invitation, it's a commitment to offer opportunities for personal and professional growth to everyone! We ask people to grow with us and make the company even better. We provide an excellent benefit package including a full Health Benefits Plan (including medical, dental, and vision) with low-cost premiums, a 401(k) with Company Match, additional Retirement Contributions, and company-paid Life Insurance. Additional Links: Pay Transparency SPI Legal / Privacy Policy