Safety Coordinator

Company Background

Alta Forest Products in partnership with Itochu Building Products is the world's largest producer of wood fence boards, specializing in Western Red Cedar and other premium species found in the Pacific and Inland Northwest forests. In addition to producing fence boards and pallet stock lumber, Alta's zero-wood-waste sawmills produce by-products such as wood chips, sawdust, mulch, and biofuel. Headquartered in Chehalis, Washington, the company operates multiple Northwest rural communities.

The Role

Safety & Training Coordinator at our Shelton, WA mill site. You partner with leadership and crew to ensure compliance with safety regulations and company standards. Your expertise helps conduct audits and identify potential hazards before they arise, fostering a culture of safety while training and empowering employees.

Responsibilities

• Assist in creating and implementing safety policies and procedures for sawmill operations.
• Communicate and coach safety initiatives effectively to coordinators and mill personnel.
• Monitor and support safety coordinators in implementing safety practices.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local safety regulations.
• Perform regular site audits to monitor safety practices and address EHS functions as needed.
• Track and manage workplace incidents and safety records.
• Provide training to employees in both group settings and one-on-one regarding safety policies and procedures.
• Collaborate closely with production management to integrate safety measures with production processes effectively.
• Investigate accidents, property damage, fires, and environmental incidents, applying root-cause analysis to develop risk mitigation strategies.
• Participate in the onboarding process for new hires regarding safety training.
• Serve as a point of contact for auditing parties concerning environmental and workplace safety compliance.
• Conduct regular assessments and audits of air quality and water quality management practices at the mill site to ensure compliance with Washington State regulations.
• Monitor and report on emissions, effluents, and other environmental impacts related to mill operations, ensuring all data meets regulatory reporting requirements.
• Collaborate with environmental agencies and industry experts to stay updated on changes in environmental laws and best practices applicable in Washington State.
• Provide training and resources to employees on environmental stewardship, including proper waste management, spill response, and pollution prevention strategies.
• Investigate any environmental incidents, such as spills or emissions exceedances, and develop corrective actions to prevent future occurrences.
• Act as a liaison with environmental auditing parties to ensure compliance with air and water quality regulations and engage in continuous improvement initiatives.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Work Environment & Physical Demands

Position Type / Travel / Schedule

Full-time, exempt per FLSA, 40 hours a week. Flexibility to work evenings or weekends may be necessary. Occasional travel may be required.

Benefits & Pay

Equal Opportunity Statement

Alta Forest Products is an equal-opportunity employer. It considers all applicants regardless of race, color, national origin, religion or creed, gender, disability, marital status, familial status, age, sexual orientation, and gender identity.

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