
Safety Coordinator I General Admin
Job Description
Ignite your career at Builders FirstSource, America’s largest supplier of building materials, value-added components and building services to the professional market
The #1 name in our industry, we help make the dream of home ownership more achievable every day
At BFS, you’ll be equipped with all the tools, training, and resources you need, and you’ll be empowered to try new things, gain new experiences, and build a career with unlimited horizons
PURPOSE Responsible for the coordination and management of safety programs requiring application of compliance principles and analysis to reduce occupational hazards and improve Fleet Safety by performing the following duties
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND
Develops and supports a site specific Safety Management Plan (SMP) using guidelines provided by the Group Safety Department
include ongoing development of the SMP, monthly audits of SMP, and communication of SMP score to Group Safety Department and facility management
Ensures supervisors and other management perform thorough and complete accident investigations and report the findings to all concerned parties within the timeframes allotted
Develops and assigns corrective action plans to help avoid future accidents
Works with Human Resources to develop and administer appropriate corrective action when safety policies and procedures are violated
Coordinates safety initiatives such as management commitment and employee involvement, recordkeeping and document control, hazard identification and control, incident investigation and medical management, and education and training
These activities might also include safety inspections and audits, development and fostering of safety teams, coordinating safety training and the maintenance of training records, and the development of emergency plans
Assembles and issues required Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) records
Works to address and resolve health and environmental issues and ensures programs are in accordance with governmental regulations in addition to Builders FirstSource company policy
Surveys, compiles, and analyzes data relating to occupational and environmental health issues such as chemical exposure, radiation, smoke, fumes, noise, temperatures, dusts, vapors, mists, gases, solvents, lighting, and ergonomics which are known or suspected of being real or potential detriments to health
Compiles and provides input to hazardous material communications, including maintaining material safety data sheets
Oversees the application, monitoring and reporting related to the company’s fleet management programs, working with supervisory personnel and with the fleet management office to implement safety programs
Facilitates training for workers on issues related to health, environmental compliance and safety
Other duties as assigned
SUPERVISORY
This job has no supervisory
MINIMUM
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily
The
listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required
Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university or equivalent plus two to three years related experience and/or training preferred, but not required
Experience dealing with safety management procedures and policies may be substituted for formal education
Working knowledge of safety codes, OSHA, EPA, hazardous materials, emergency preparedness and fleet safety
COMPETENCIES Analytical - Synthesizes complex or diverse information; Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data
Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics
Technical Skills - Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others
Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; asks questions and works closely with management to foster the development and implementation of the company safety management plan
Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information
Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events
WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL ACTIVITY The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear
The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms
The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and taste or smell
The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 100 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts; fumes or airborne particles; outside weather conditions; risk of radiation and vibration
The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places; toxic or caustic chemicals; extreme cold; extreme heat and risk of electrical shock
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, however, the employee may occasionally be exposed to very loud noise conditions
At BFS, we want you and your career to be greater than what you ever could have expected
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designed to make life better for you and the people you love
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/Affirmative Action Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability
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