Regional Safety Specialist - Pasco/Othello, WA

Socket.dev; Pasco (WA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Simplot Company, based in the United States, seeks a safety-focused professional to advance the plant safety culture at the GF Pasco site. You will engage leaders and frontline staff to meet safety KPIs, develop training materials, and respond to incidents with corrective actions.

This role requires fielding technical questions and collaborating with the on-site medical provider. Responsibilities include conducting audits, leading risk assessments, developing policies, and delivering

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field; manufacturing or military experience may substitute.
• Preferred bilingual with English/Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Perform periodic audits of safety programs and OSHA/ANSI standards.
• Communicate potential hazards and unsafe behaviors on the plant floor.
• Coordinate risk identification, risk assessment and risk control across the site.
• Develop and review OHS policies and procedures to regulatory requirements.
• Provide educational resources and training materials for safety.
• Serve as safety liaison for Simplot Pasco and Othello campuses.
• Lead incident investigations and implement corrective actions to reduce recurrence.
• Prepare and present safety training for programs such as fall protection and forklift.
• Work both in a team and independently.
• Master Enablon, JDE, Basic Safe, and Microsoft software.
• Lift up to 50 pounds, climb ladders/stairs, wear PPE, work in harsh environments.
• Contribute to safety and food safety best practices and site communications.
• Assist with plant security and pursue safety certifications.

Education

Bachelor's Degree (B.A. or B.S.) from 4 year college or university

Tools

Enablon

JDE

Basic Safe

Microsoft

Job description

The Simplot Company is a diverse, privately held global food and agriculture company headquartered in Boise, Idaho. We are a true farm-to-table company with an integrated portfolio including food processing and food brands, phosphate mining, fertilizer manufacturing, farming, ranching and cattle production, and other enterprises related to agriculture.

Summary

Successful candidates will work with the Regional Safety Manager and be responsible for developing a positive and continuously improving plant safety culture via engagement of all personnel from plant director, managers, supervisors as well as logistic, production and maintenance personnel; ability to problem solve issues and formulate new ideas to meet safety criterion and key performance indicators; provide proper and accurate documentation and provide pertinent information to all stakeholders; work with training manager on developing and maintaining web-based safety learning materials; fielding technical questions with regards to occupational health and safety standards; work closely with our on-site medical provider and show a desire to expand and participate in roles outside of safety.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform periodic audits of safety programs such as confined space, lock out tag out, fall protection, eye wash/chemical showers, job safety/hazard analysis, fire suppression systems, and other similar OSHA and ANSI standards.
• Ability to communicate with employees on the floor of potential hazards and unsafe behaviors in a professional manner.
• Coordinate OHS risk identification, risk assessment, and risk control in all areas across the site, lead incident investigation, and reporting activities.
• Contribute to the development and review of OHS Policies and Procedures in line with regulatory and industry requirements.
• Provide educational resources and ideas to increase safety awareness.
• Function as a safety liaison and provide a high level of customer service to entire Simplot Pasco and Othello campuses.
• Respond and conduct incident investigations from injury, property damage, near misses, and hazards reported with effective action plans put in place to decrease incident from re-occurring and decrease severity level.
• Ability to effectively prepare and present information and training to adult learners for programs such as fall protection, aerial work platform certification, powered industrial truck certification, confine space entrance, lockout tagout, and other safety trainings as required.
• Ability to work in a team environment as well as work independently.
• Ability to master computer software programs such as Enablon, JDE, Basic Safe, and Microsoft.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds, climb ladders and stairs, wear personal protective equipment including but not limited to: chemical wet suits, fryer suits, and fall protection; work in hot and cold environments; enter confined spaces; and work on elevated surfaces.
• Good time management skills and ability to balance multiple, simultaneous assignments.
• Develop, implement, and ensure best practices are being followed for safety and food safety.
• Develop and create media content for site communications.
• Assist with plant security efforts.
• Have the ability to obtain Safety Trained Supervisor (STS), Associate Safety Professional (ASP), Occupational Hygiene Safety Technician (OHST) and/or Certified Safety Professional (CSP) through Board of Certified Safety Professionals; and Lean and Green Belt Six Sigma Certification

Typical Education

• Bachelor's Degree (B.A. or B.S.) from 4 year college or university; Relevant manufacturing or military experience maybe substituted for Bachelor’s degree from a 4 year college or university
• Preferred bilingual with English/Spanish

Relevant Experience

• 3+ years of manufacturing related experience and/or training preferred.

Job Requisition ID: 27369

Travel Required:

Pay Grade: Global Grade 3

Location(s): GF Plant - Pasco

Country: United States

Wage range or rate of pay: $70,000 - $75,000 annually, plus annual incentive plan eligibility
The compensation offered to the successful applicant may vary based on factors including experience, skills, education, location, and other job-related reasons.
Attractive total rewards package that includes:

• Medical, dental, vision coverage
• 401(k) savings plan
• Paid Family Building Leave
• Generous Paid Time Off - Eligible employees may accrue up to 160 hours in year 1
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Relocation Assistance Program (where applicable)
• Education Assistance
• Benefits details available at simplotbenefits.com

**The Simplot Company is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, marital status, or any other protected status.**

If the Simplot Company decides to offer you this position, such offer will be conditioned on your satisfactory completion of a post-offer criminal background check. For Washington Job Applicants, see the Washington State Attorney General’s Washington Fair Chance Act GuideandRCW 49.94.010 for more information.