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An innovative global food organization is seeking a Safety Coordinator to join their dynamic team. In this pivotal role, you will ensure compliance with Environmental and OSHA standards, lead safety initiatives, and conduct thorough hazard assessments. Your expertise will be vital in developing training programs and fostering a culture of safety within the organization. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in a fast-paced environment while enjoying a comprehensive benefits package. If you're passionate about safety and ready to take your career to the next level, this is the perfect opportunity for you.
Join our amazing family of professionals at Sigma! We believe in truly taking care of our associates to ensure they feel empowered to be their best selves at work. You are not just applying for a job, this is the start of a new career with a fast-growing, innovative global food organization. Ready for your next opportunity? Come join our table!
POSITION SUMMARY
The Safety Coordinator ensures Environmental and OSHA standards meet local, state and federal requirements. Leads local safety committee, safety meetings, hazard assessments and updates safety communications and postings.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Conduct hazard assessments, safety inspections and compliance audits to measure compliance and effectiveness.
Implement safety policies to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) rules and regulations. Develop and coordinate Safety Awareness modules and programs to engage the workforce and enhance the awareness level to risks and safe behaviors.
Develop and deliver training programs and monitor them for effectiveness, including but not limited to required OSHA training; tracks training completion
Conduct and direct the entire process of accident investigation/analysis
Analyze trends through root cause analysis to identify causation and risk factors to identify corrective or preventative action measures
Record keeping / onsite logs for OSHA and Lock-out and Tag-out procedures
Ensure record keeping is in compliance is collaboration with facility safety
Serve as the liaison with local, state and federal safety agencies
Depending on location: workers compensation program including agency and insurance carrier reporting, partner with the insurance carrier to ensure proper medical treatment protocol, light duty assignments, and work re-engagement
Other duties as assigned
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Three (3) years’ safety experience
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Bi-lingual English/Spanish required based on location
License/Certifications
Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or Associate Safety Professional (ASP) certification preferred
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Safety, Industrial Hygiene or a closely related field with related experience
Ability to interface effectively at all levels of the organization
Proven organization skills, including the ability to multi-task and manage multiple projects to meet various deadlines in a fast-paced environment while presenting a professional demeanor
Proficient with Microsoft office, including skills with Outlook, Word and Excel
Ability to work in an office and plant environment with exposure to noise, equipment and machinery
Demonstrated ability to communicate across all levels of the organization, present complex ideas concisely and clearly articulate ideas verbally and in writing
ENVIRONMENTAL/WORKING CONDITIONS
TRAVEL NECESSARY based on location(s) supported.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Usual office environment with frequent sitting, walking, and standing, and occasional climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and balancing. Frequent use of eye, hand, and finger coordination enabling the use of office machinery. Oral and auditory capacity enabling interpersonal communication as well as communication through automated devices such as the telephone.
Depending on assigned area
Usual plant environment with frequent sitting, walking, and standing, and occasional climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and balancing. Frequent use of eye, hand, and finger coordination enabling the use of machinery and equipment. Oral and auditory capacity enabling interpersonal communication as well as communication through automated devices such as the telephone. The noise level in the work environment ranges from normal office levels to loud levels due to equipment and machinery use.
BENEFITS
The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:
medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, short-term disability insurance, 10 days paid time off, paid parental leave, paid holidays, & state mandated sick time, if applicable
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Sigma provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) 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. In addition, Sigma complies with applicable federal, state and locals’ laws, including fair employment practices and equal employment opportunity when conducting recruiting and hiring, governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.