Safety Coordinator

POSITION SUMMARY The Safety Coordinator provides support to the Safety Department by the support of and monitoring site-specific health, safety, and environmental operations and tasks assigned to the job site.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

· Educate employees on safety standards and expectations as well as safe machinery operation.

· Schedule and provide job specific safety training.

· Maintain safety training matrix and training schedule.

· Investigate accidents / incidents that occur onsite and identify root cause by root cause analysis.

· Provide First Aid / CPR when necessary.

· Communicate with Safety and WC Management team to identify correct course of action and appropriate treatment plan based on injury and severity.

· Review and monitor work status of injured employees to identify appropriate accommodations.

· Oversee onsite COVID-19 screening process.

· Intervene in unsafe activities or operations.

· Conduct safety inspections and safety observation reports on a regular basis. Fire extinguisher, eyewash station, spill kit, emergency lighting, body harness.

· Organize and conduct OSHA compliant trainings. Such as First Aid/Forklift Certification.

· Maintain current understanding of OSHA compliance.

· Collaborate with managers to monitor compliance and identify safety issues, root cause, and corrective actions.

· Track Key Performing Indicators (KPI’s).

· Assist with the implementation of safety plans while ensuring that they are being followed consistently.

· Assist in JSA/JHA’s.

· Identify needs for PPE and safety equipment.

· Maintain current SDS’s.

· Other duties may be assigned.

COMPETENCIES

Analytical- Synthesizes complex or diverse information; collects and researches data; uses intuition and experience to complement data; designs workflows and procedures.

Leadership- Promotes organizational mission and goals and shows the way to achieve them.

Valuing Diversity- Helps create a work environment that embraces and appreciates diversity.

Problem Solving- Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; works well in group problem-solving situation. Identifies, collects, and organizes data for analysis and decision making.

Teamwork- Exhibits objectivity and openness to others’ views; gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit; able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objects.

Change Management- Develops workable implementation plans; communicates changes effectively; builds commitment and overcomes resistance; prepares and supports those affected by change; monitors transition and evaluates results.

Strategic Thinking- Develops strategies to achieve organizational goals.

Judgment- Displays willingness to make decisions; exhibits sound and accurate judgement; supports and explains reasoning for decisions; includes appropriate people in decision-making process; makes timely decisions.

Ethics & Integrity- Earns others’ trust and respect through consistent honesty and professionalism in all interactions.

Decision Making- Makes timely, informed decisions that consider the facts, constraints, and risks.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience

· Associates Degree in Business Administration or relevant field of choice.

· A minimum of 1-year transferrable work experience.

· Experience and other training or certification may be substituted for education.

· Valid Driver’s License.

Language

· Bilingual in English and Spanish

Skills

· Ability to lead and supervise others.

· Excellent people management and interpersonal skills.

· Knowledge of farm labor and fruit packing operations.

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

· Excellent organizational and time management skills.

· Proficient with Microsoft Office or similar software.

Miscellaneous:

· Reports to: Environmental Health & Safety Manager

· Status: Non-Exempt

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing 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 will be exposed to a typical office environment prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer. However, the employee is expected to travel to the different locations (within 50 miles radius distance from primary location) to interact with employees in multiple processes (e.g., onboarding, training, etc.).

Must be willing to work a flexible schedule that includes nights, weekends, and holidays; this is critical to support the needs of the business and is subject to change.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.00 - $18.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Kerman, CA: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• EHS: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $17 - $18