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Safety & Environmental Coordinator

Shelton Sawmill
Shelton, WA
Close Date:  05/24/2024
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


About The Position
• Work closely with Plant Manager, Superintendent and Supervisors to achieve company-wide safety and environmental goals
• Drive safety excellence, promote crew involvement and accountability, and proactively eliminate hazards
• Manage safety programs, accident and injury prevention, and regulatory compliance
• Implement programs that educate, engage, and motivate crew members
• Develop and provide leadership for Safety Committee and safety meetings, with focus on raising safety awareness and creating an environment free of incidents
• Train crew members on safety programs such as lockout/tagout, confined space entry, emergency evacuations, and ensure such programs and training are properly documented
• Build relationships with medical providers and engage injured workers to develop successful treatment plans and return to work programs. Accompany injured worker to medical appointments as needed
• Investigate accidents, potential accident situations, and property damage, with complete documentation and root cause analysis to recommend future preventative and corrective measures
• Maintain required air, water, hazardous materials, and other permits including collect, analyze, and submit data required for regulatory reporting
• Maintain an understanding of, and ensure compliance with, current Federal, State, Local regulations and Company policy

Qualifications
• 2 years lead or supervisory experience preferred
• Knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and Hazardous Materials regulations preferred
• Knowledge of air and water permits is helpful
• Ability to work independently, analyze problems, and make decisions with minimal management intervention
• Flexibility in work schedule to effectively interact with multiple crews and shifts, availability to respond to emergencies 24/7
• Proven commitment to safety and Company policy
• Ability to handle multiple priorities under demanding circumstances
• Understand machinery operations with sufficient knowledge to address both safety and environmental considerations
• Solid working knowledge of Word and Excel, and ability to learn various PC based reporting system applications

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. Every year since 1979, the Sierra Pacific Foundation has provided an average of $500,000 in scholarships to help the children of our crew members with education expenses.

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
or apply in person Monday through Friday from 9am to 4pm at:

Sierra Pacific Industries
421 South Front Street
Shelton, WA 98584
(360) 401-3280

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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 $65,000 to $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.

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, third-generation family-owned, forest products company built on hard work, innovation, and wise investments.

With nearly 6,000 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.

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