Job Description

Safety Coordinator

Santa Paula, CA 93060

Overview

Salary Range $25.00 - $30.00 Hourly Level Experienced Position Type Full Time Job Shift Day Category Agriculture

Description

SUMMARY: The Safety Coordinator is responsible for safety administration duties at all Company locations, to organize safety training for employees, file and monitor all Workers Comp claims, liaison with treating physicians and help operations comply with required accommodations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Builds and maintains a customer-oriented work culture by delivering exceptional customer service
• Visit company and non-company locations to conduct inspections on facilities, equipment and materials while tracking corrective actions.
• Evaluate and assess safety procedures and recommend to management any alterations or changes in safety procedures and policies
• Manage and reduce incidents of injuries and non-compliance of company protocols
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory bodies, such as OSHA, Cal OSHA
• Prepare and conduct monthly, quarterly, annual and refresher safety training sessions for employees; conduct safety training for temporary employees when needed; coordinate all outside safety training
• Manage and maintain a safety training program in HRIS as part of all new hires onboarding process and for current employees
• Investigate all accidents, incidents, and near-miss events; conduct post-accident, incident and near-miss training; analyze accidents and evaluate, train and implement options to avoid future accidents, incidents or near misses
• Ensure that the accident report, DWC 1 Forms, and OSHA 300 forms are completed.
• Report and monitor all Workers Comp claims; participate in quarterly loss reviews; take injured workers (Santa Paula & Oxnard if not trauma) to the industrial doctor for the first treatment
• Administer Company Safety Programs; assist in Safety Committees meetings in all Company locations
• Coordinate with Food Safety personnel during audits and for Quarterly inspections
• Update Monthly "Accident-Free Days" report; update monthly loss report recaps
• Maintain OSHA log; post log as required by law; work with all locations to comply with OSHA reporting requirement
• Tracks all Workers Comp leaves of absence throughout the Company, monitors employees on work restrictions and modified duty with tracking appointments and changes in medical status
• Update and monitor Safety boards with up-to-date flyers and information
• Attend and participate in third-party safety trainings, seminars, workshops, and programs, as requested by Supervisor or management
• Translations of documents as needed
• Various administrative tasks as needed
• Other projects or tasks assigned by Senior Human Resources Manager or management as needed

Qualifications

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS :

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

Prefer college degree, preferably in environmental health and safety, or equivalent experience; must have at least 2 years of experience in Safety Role; OSHA certification or equivalent; must possess a valid California Class C driver's license and maintain a clean DMV record.

• SKILLS and ABILITIES:

Must be fluent in English and Spanish, speaking, reading, and writing; computer literate in Microsoft Office; must have complete knowledge of safety regulations and practices; must have excellent verbal and written communications; ability to train, influence and motivate coworkers.

• PERSONAL TRAITS:

Must be able to communicate openly and directly and share information in a timely manner; must be able to multi-task and prioritize tasks; must be able to make decisions; must be able to take ownership and responsibility for actions and results; must demonstrate a positive attitude and maintain a neat work area; interact and work with all levels in the organization and promote a teamwork environment; must be able to accept constructive criticism

• REASONING ABILITY:

Must be able to apply common sense understanding to fulfill written, verbal, or visual instructions; must be able to interpret instructions furnished both verbally and in written form; must be able to trace and correct errors.

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