Safety Associate

The Swan Food Company; Gahanna (OH); On-site; USD 25,003 - 35,610; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Friday pay

Paid time off first year

Paid holidays & personal days

Health plans

Dental plans

Vision plans

401k company match

Disability plans

Life insurance

Employee assistance program

Financial planning assistance

Telehealth services

Caregiving support

Job summary

CJ Schwan's in Ohio seeks a full-time EHS Lead to manage on-site contractor safety, lead fire system inspections, and ensure safe operations across production lines.

You will perform daily safety training, inspect machinery, verify PPE use, and investigate incidents. Bilingual English/Spanish is preferred; a High School Diploma is required. This role offers growth within a food manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Production/safety experience preferred.
• Bilingual English/Spanish communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead EHS contact for on-site contractor management.
• Lead Fire System inspections.
• Inspect processes and machinery for health and safety compliance.
• Patrol the production line to ensure safety rules are followed.
• Conduct daily safety training for employees.
• Provide regular safety trainings (weekly/monthly/quarterly/yearly).
• Take measurements of noise, heat, and vibrations and collect samples as needed.
• Ensure use of appropriate PPE and protective clothing.
• Investigate and prevent industrial diseases and hazardous work conditions.
• Investigate accidents and complaints to determine legal breaches.
• Report inspection and investigation results.
• Provide safety support to plant employees.
• Assist with other safety-related assignments as required.

Skills

EHS leadership

Contractor management

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Starting Pay: $22.00 per hour

Shift: 2nd

Location: 1 pm to 9:30 pm

What We Offer:

• Weekly Friday pay
• Earn up to 2 weeks paid time off your first year
• 7 paid holidays and 2 personal days each year
• Comprehensive Benefit Package, including:
  • 3 Health Plans
  • 2 Dental Plans
  • 2 Vision Plans
  • Immediately vesting 401k with up to 4% Company Match
  • Short- & Long-Term Disability Plans
  • Numerous company-paid benefits, including, financial planning, employee assistance program, life insurance, virtual physical therapy assistance, and caregiving support

If you are interested in joining a growing company with popular retail brands such as Red Baron®, Tony's®, and Freschetta® pizza; Mrs. Smith's® and Edwards® desserts; bibigo® and Pagoda® Asian-style snacks, this role is for you. This is a full-time position in a food manufacturing environment with opportunities for advancement!

What You Will Do:

• Lead EHS contact for on-site contractor management.
• Lead Fire System inspections
• Inspect processes and procedures that regards machinery and ensure good health and safety practice
• Patrol the production line and check if workers follow safety rules
• Conduct daily safety training for new and current employees
• Conduct safety training on a regular basis (weekly, monthly, quarterly, yearly, etc)
• Carry out examinations of machinery, working environments and structures, taking measurements of noise, heat, and vibrations, and taking photographs and samples where necessary
• Ensure workers are provided with suitable protective equipment, such as ear protectors or appropriate types of gloves and clothing
• Investigate precautions taken to prevent industrial diseases
• Investigate procedures for working in hazardous environments or with potentially harmful substances
• Investigate accidents and complaints and determining if there has been a breach of health and safety law
• Report on results of inspections and investigations
• Providing safety support to plant employees
• Other assignments as required

Qualification:

• Education: High School Diploma
• Experience: Production experience preferred
• Language Skills: Bilingual (English/Spanish) speech and written

CJ Schwan's and its employing subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, age, race, color, religion, gender, veteran status, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by law. CJ Schwan's Company also provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities or based on a sincerely held religious belief, in accordance with applicable laws. If you need to inquire about an accommodation or need assistance with completing the application process, please email [e-mail].