Safety Specialist
This role supports and promotes a culture of safety across multiple locations, including the regional office and various plant sites. The Safety Specialist provides hands-on safety support through audits, incident investigations, training, and safety program implementation. Designed as a career development opportunity, this position includes a clear pathway to transition into a dedicated safety position within a Roseburg plant location within five (5) years. Willingness to relocate is required.
Responsibilities
- Provide on-site safety support at plant locations lacking dedicated safety staff or during projects requiring additional safety resources
- Assist with monthly facility compliance audits as needed to identify and mitigate hazards
- Ongoing safety support for Transportation and other locations as needed
- Assist with administrative safety functions, including recordkeeping and reporting
- Participate in incident investigations and root cause analysis; conduct investigations if needed
- Assist with developing safety training materials and conduct training sessions as needed
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support safety-related project tasks
- Ensure timely and accurate documentation for internal use and regulatory compliance
- Maintain confidentiality and uphold ethical standards in all safety matters
- Promote and model company safety values and expectations
- Perform other duties as assigned
Requirements
- Willingness to obtain a Bachelor's degree (if one is not currently held)
- Ability to work in a variety of environments (indoors, outdoors, heights, inclement weather)
- Willingness to travel periodically to plant sites
- Strong communication skills – written, verbal, and listening
- Ability to work under pressure with changing priorities and deadlines
- High attention to detail with strong organizational skills
- Maintain the highest ethical standards in dealing with confidential information
- Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as part of a team
- Computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Ability to work with all levels of company personnel
- Understanding of safety regulations, practices, and company safety policies
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Occupational Health, Industrial Engineering, or a related field
About Roseburg Forest Products
Founded in 1936, Roseburg Forest Products is a privately held company based in Springfield, Oregon. With a legacy in sustainable forestry and innovative wood products manufacturing, we are a leading North American producer of engineered wood, exterior trim, plywood, lumber, and medium density fiberboard (MDF). Our products shape and support homes, workplaces, and industries, while our timberlands protect forest health for future generations and provide high-quality wood fiber for our integrated operations. At Roseburg, we believe in making lives better from the ground up through the products we create, the relationships we build, and the communities we support.
Benefits
- Bonus opportunities based on company and individual performance
- 401(k) with up to 4% company match and 3% automatic company contribution
- Vacation starting at 3 weeks and 11 paid holidays per year
- Company-sponsored medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Company-paid life, AD&D, and long-term disability insurance options
- Mental health benefits for the entire family, including 8 free annual sessions per person
- Wellness programs and incentives, including biometric screenings & wellness challenges
- Paid time away from work for illness or injury, as well as paid parental bonding time
- Health Savings Account (HSA) with company contributions and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options
- Company match for charitable contributions
- Education assistance and professional development support
- Financial and retirement counseling
- Additional voluntary benefits including pet insurance, student loan refinancing, and exclusive scholarships for child dependents, and more