Facility Security & Safety Officer (Nights)

AeroFarms; Danville (VA); In loco; USD 25.000 - 28.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

AeroFarms is seeking a dedicated Safety and Security Specialist to safeguard personnel, visitors, and facilities across production, warehouse, and office environments. The role requires strong integrity, judgment, time management, and report-writing skills.

You will report to the EHS Manager and help promote a culture of safety and security throughout the facility. The position supports emergency response, regulatory compliance, and security operations, including access control and incident

Competenze

• Requires 12-hour overnight shift on a rotating 2-2-3 schedule, including weekends and holidays as required.

Mansioni

• Foster a “Safety First” culture in the work environment.
• Conduct fire extinguisher inspections.
• Inventory and restock First Aid Cabinets
• Build partnerships with other departments through teamwork to enhance safety and security measures.
• Perform EHS observations during shifts.
• Participate in Safety Committee meetings.
• Document safety observations and report incidents to management.
• Maintain policy and procedure documentation.
• Lead MERT in emergencies and evacuations.
• Assist EHS manager with incident investigations and CAPA implementation.
• Support OSHA regulation compliance and safety audits.
• Monitor PPE, LOTO, machine guarding, and hazard communication requirements.
• Regularly monitor premises to maintain order and establish a presence.
• Review camera system footage and ensure proper badge scanning.

Conoscenze

Time management

Communication skills

Independent work

PPE compliance

Formazione

High School diploma

Strumenti

Surveillance systems

Descrizione del lavoro

Company Summary

AeroFarms is an indoor vertical farming company that leads U.S. production of fresh microgreens. Our products naturally contain exceptional concentrations of vitamins, antioxidants, and phytonutrients for consumers seeking nutrient-dense foods. We use 230 times less land and 90% less water than traditional field farming. With distribution in major retailers, strong consumer demand for fresh, healthy, and sustainable food, and a leading position in the U.S. retail microgreens category, AeroFarms is well positioned for its next stage of growth. AeroFarms was recently acquired by a new investor, providing the capital and backing to accelerate growth. Learn more about our mission and microgreens at www.aerofarms.com

Pay Range: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour

Job Summary

AeroFarmsisseekinga dedicated and experienced Safety and Security specialist to join our team. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in ensuring the safety and security of our personnel, visitors, and facilities.This position requires a detail-oriented professional with strong integrity, sound judgment, excellent time-management skills, and effective report-writing abilities. The ideal candidate is eager to learn,takesinitiative, and consistentlypromotesa culture of safety and security throughout the facility.Thisposition reports directlyto the EHS manager.

Safety Responsibilities

• Foster a “Safety First” culture in the work environment.
• Conduct fire extinguisher inspections.
• Inventory and restock First Aid Cabinets
• Build partnerships with other departments through teamwork to enhance overall safety and security measures.
• Perform Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) observations throughout shifts.
• ActivelyparticipateinSafety Committee meetings and discussions.
• Document safety observations and report incidentsimmediatelyto Management.
• Maintain policy and procedure documentation andmonitor foreffectiveness.
• Lead Medical Emergency Response Team (MERT) to include active engagement in emergency evacuations, shelter in place measures, medical events, etc.
• AssistEHSmanagerwith incident, injury, and near-miss investigations,collectingwitness statements and supporting documentation, andsupportcorrective and preventive action (CAPA) implementationasdelegate by the EHS manager.
• SupportandassistEHSmanagerwith OSHA regulationcompliance,company safety policies,assistEHSmanagerwith safety audits and inspections.
• Monitor compliance with PPE, LOTO, machine guarding, and hazard communication requirements.

Security Responsibilities

• Regularlymonitorthe premises tomaintainorder andestablisha presence.
• Observe camerasystemand reviewvideoas necessary.
• Ensure all employees and visitors have the proper badge and scan in and out of the buildingandconduct routine securityaccesspatrols
• Document and report suspicious activity to site leadership
• Ability to prepare clear,accurate, andtimelysurveillance activity reports,incidents, security, and safety reportsto the EHS manager.
• Assistin organizing, updating, andmaintainingand auditing Safety Data Sheets (SDS) to ensure compliance with safety regulations as instructed by EHS Manager.
• Other duties and special projects as directed by EHS Manager.

Work Environment

• Work is performed in office, warehouse, production, and indoor agricultural growing environments.
• Exposure to humid conditions, cleaning chemicals, noise, moving equipment, and production machinery may occur.
• Required use of personal protective equipment (PPE) in designated areas.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to work a 12-hour overnight shift (6:00 PM–6:00 AM) on a rotating 2-2-3 schedule, including weekends and holidays asrequired.Must be availableto workweekends.
• Ability to respect andmaintainconfidential information.
• Ability to understand andcomply withGMPsand food safety regulations when patrolling the farm.
• Able to communicate EHS best practices with all levels of the workforce.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and manage time effectively.
• Ability to learn andcomprehendthe safe operation of equipment and processes.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word,ppt, etc.)
• Experience working in Production, Warehouse, and Maintenance operations.
• Experience in Health and Safety compliance metrics and/or Site Security protocols.
• Knowledge of risk assessments, chemical compliance, personal protective equipment (PPE) use, machine safeguarding, lock outtag out(LOTO), waste management, and spill response.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPR and First Aid certified.
• 1 – 3years experiencein security, EHS, safety, etc.
• Basic knowledge of OSHA regulations, OSHA10or OSHA 30 certification
• Experience with surveillance systems/camera
• Experience with incident reports

Physical Requirements

• Ability to walk, stand, and patrol for extended periods.
• Ability to climb stairs and navigate production, warehouse, and growing areas.
• Ability tolift upto 50 pounds occasionally.
• Ability to workinvarying temperatures and humidity levels typical of indoor farming operations.
• Ability to conduct security walks in day and night conditions
• Ability to respond quickly during emergencies.

Internal candidates

seeking promotion must have completed a minimum of six months in their current role before becoming eligible for consideration. Additionally, they should have no more than 5 points and no corrective actions in the last 6 months.

In accordance with organizational protocol, employees will at times be required to fill absences in the operation process that are equal to or lower than their positional hierarchy. Additionally, if an employee is absent, the role of the absent employee is to be completed by their immediate superior.