Forestry - Sustainability & Safety Coordinator

Sierra Pacific Industries is seeking a Sustainability & Safety Coordinator for their Anderson, CA location. The role involves managing sustainability certifications, coordinating safety programs, and collaborating across departments to promote environmental awareness. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in a related field and at least 3 years of relevant experience. The position offers excellent benefits, including health plans and retirement contributions, and requires extensive travel.
We train and promote from withinExcellent low-cost health benefitsRetirement plan with employer-paid contributionsPaid vacation and 10 holidaysAt Sierra Pacific Industries, we understand our greatest strength is the people who choose to build a career with us. We are a fourth-generation family-owned company that has grown to be one of the largest lumber and millwork producers in the United States. Our more than 6,000 employees are proud to work at our state-of-the-art sawmills and other facilities, including: manufacturing, custom wood-framed windows, fabrication, millwork, veneer, cogeneration, trucking, forestry, and other operations.We are looking for a dedicated and passionate individual to become our Sustainability & Forestry Safety Coordinator. The successful candidate will work with staff on a company-wide basis to manage Company sustainability certifications and coordinate an effective Forestry Department Safety Program. This position will be based from our Anderson, California location (consideration may be given to another Company location).About the PositionManage certification programs and ensure compliance with the Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) Forest Management, Fiber Sourcing and Chain of Custody, as well as Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) Chain of Custody standards for both Sierra Pacific Industries and SPI Windows DivisionManage and coordinate a successful safety program for our Forestry teamDevelop, implement, monitor, and evaluate effectiveness of sustainability and safety initiatives, programs, and projectsEffectively collaborate with various departments to integrate best sustainability and safety practicesConduct sustainability and safety assessments and audits to promote environmental awareness and education within the organizationOrganize and coordinate related projects, events, and activitiesStay updated on latest sustainability and safety trends and best practices and provide engaging training both within and outside the CompanyAdvocate for sustainability while developing solid partnerships within both the Company and the communityQualifications Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Sustainability, Forestry or a related fieldMinimum of 3 years of experience in a sustainability-related roleDemonstrated understanding of environmental issues, sustainable practices and safety programs with the ability to work collaboratively with various partners to achieve desired outcomesExcellent project management and data analysis skills, while using critical thinking to effectively solve problemsStrong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively promote sustainability and safety initiativesProficiency in written communication skills and attention to detailsExtensive travel required at timesWhy 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.How to ApplyIf you are qualified and would like to join our team, please send a cover letter referencing this position and a resume to: Sierra Pacific IndustriesHuman ResourcesPO Box 496011Redding, CA 96049(866) 378-8001or apply online and view all our career opportunities at: spi.careersCelebrate our 300th million seedling planted with us!spi-ind.com/OurForests/ThreeHundredMillionSierra 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 $85,000 to $150,000 per year, and is dependent upon a number of factors, including, but not limited to: relevant work experience, skill, knowledge, and/or education.About Our Company Sierra Pacific Industries is a fourth-generation family-owned company based in Northern California that started in 1949 and has grown to be one of the largest lumber and millwork producers in the U.S., employing around 6,500 crew members. Sierra Pacific continues to be a company where its employees are proud to work at state-of-the-art facilities and others strive to become part of the team. We own and sustainably manage more than 2.4 million acres of timberland in California, Oregon, and Washington. Our forests are sustainably managed under a 100-year plan by Registered Professional Foresters, Wildlife Biologists, Botanists, and other professionals. We are growing forests for our future, planting over 6 million new trees every year. In Spring 2024, we planted our 300 millionth seedling on our timberlands. This milestone was decades in the making, reflecting our commitment to sustainable forest management and ensuring we have forests not just for today, but for generations to come.Sierra Pacific effectively uses nearly 100% of every piece of wood we bring to our facilities. In fact, any small amount that isn't turned into hand-crafted doors and windows, millwork, lumber, or landscaping material is actually converted into electricity in our eight biomass-fueled power plants. We are proud that all Sierra Pacific facilities follow our drug-free and tobacco-free policies. As part of our safety in the workplace policy, an offer of employment is subject to a negative drug screen result. We use E-verify to verify the social security number and work authorization of all newly hired employees. Sierra Pacific is an (EOE) Equal Opportunity Employer, including those with a disability and veterans.