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Looking for a rewarding career with a company that values people, growth, sustainability, and teamwork? Join our team as Safety Coordinator!

What we are looking for:

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Safety or Environmental Sciences (preferred)
• 4+ years’ experience working in safety in a manufacturing environment.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in an automated manufacturing environment
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and effectively works with various computer programs
• Some technical knowledge and experience in electrical and mechanical methods and procedures.
• Excellent communication skills, detail oriented and strong follow up skills.
• Knowledge of Reliability Centered Maintenance. 
• Experience with ISO Standards, environmental regulations, SAP, and CAD is a plus.

What we offer:

• An attractive base compensation package, plus bonus eligibility
• Health plans with options that meet your needs, including a wellness program, gym reimbursement, and additional benefits such as pet insurance, legal insurance, employer-paid and voluntary life insurance, and more
• Paid maternity and paternity leave, a competitive vacation package, and company and floating holidays designed to support your work-life balance
• Retirement planning options, including generous employer contributions
• Opportunities to learn and develop, including a tuition reimbursement program

In this role, you would:

• Provide a safe and encouraging work environment and coach employees in daily operations of health and safety, and policies and procedures.
• Research, develop, implement, maintain and monitor, plant health and safety training programs to ensure legislated compliance requirements are met, improve safety awareness, and ensure competency is achieved in health and safety work practices.
• Actively champion the Safe Teams and LASER processes within the mill, holding discussions with crews and leadership regarding program stats, progress, and implementing programs to drive performance
• Be visible and active on the mill floor
• Actively participate in mill tasks that might not fall under your area of ownership – work side by side with employees in these situations driving discussions at the job site about following task specific safety policies, identifying and acting on safer ways to work, and identifying and mitigating risks
• Conduct new employee/contractor safety orientation.
• Work closely with Plant Manager concerning policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Lead hazard analysis activities to ensure safe work processes and practices are identified and implemented.
• Investigate and report on all accidents/incidents, ensuring root causes are identified and recommendations are appropriate.
• Analyze accident/incident trends and develop/implement recommendations to improve safety behaviors and plant safety record.
• Coordinate and report on internal/external health and safety/loss control audits.
• Assume active role in health and safety programs and committees to create a healthy and safe working environment.
• Oversee, complete and submit Federal and State accident/injury reports and act as liaison between medical provider, employee and plant.
• Develop and monitor, employee early return to work/restricted work plans as necessary.
• Prepare, maintain, monitor, and report on all plant health and safety issues.
• Benchmark health and safety programs against industry leaders.
• Seek out and resolve plant issues.
• Explore and implement ways to recognize and encourage employee performance and document plant and individual safety performance achievements.
• Promote and facilitate CIMSS efforts.
• Actively participate, support, and implement Company policies, systems, best practices, and initiatives.  

About Us: At ARAUCO, we’re more than a global leader in sustainable wood products—we’re a team driven by innovation, environmental stewardship, and strong core values. Committed to responsible forestry and quality craftsmanship, we create products that shape industries and protect the planet. Sustainability is central to everything we do—from responsible forestry to reducing environmental impact, we are dedicated to preserving natural resources for future generations. 

 Grow your career with purpose and help us shape a better future—one product, one idea, and one team at a time. 

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Arauco is committed to creating an inclusive culture across the organization. Arauco is an equal opportunity employer to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. 

Additionally, we demonstrate that commitment by preventing and removing barriers for persons with disabilities.  Where it is not possible to remove barriers, Arauco will make efforts to accommodate persons with disabilities in a timely, effective and suitable manner.  If you require any accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know.