Safety Coordinator

Great Lakes Cheese in; Town of Wausau (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Great Lakes Cheese is seeking a Safety Coordinator to support safety and training for production supervisors and management, and to serve as liaison between the plant and Corporate EHS.

The role includes coordinating safety data, OSHA reporting, audits, incident investigations, and regulatory tasks, while promoting GMP and the Safe Quality Food program across shifts and departments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• General understanding of manufacturing processes and related equipment.
• Ability to make decisions based on standard practices.
• Ability to regularly create and update electronic documents.
• Experience with Microsoft Windows applications.
• Basic computer skills, including PowerPoint, Word, and Excel.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks, troubleshoot, and problem solve.

Responsibilities

• Calculate and/or track monthly safety related data.
• Update the OSHA 300 and 300A.
• Inspect safety related equipment.
• Audit site safety signs, area markings, and mirrors. Replace as necessary.
• Conduct training sessions, including new hire orientation, annual regulatory topics, and OJT Train the Trainer, on all shifts.
• Communicate and track internal training requirements; assess training gaps.
• Work with the OJT program document owners on document revisions and OJT 90-day competency evaluations.
• Facilitate the Safety Committee meetings, and maintain the minutes.
• Conduct monthly safety audits with appropriate members of the management team. Document corrective actions.
• Participate in incident investigations. Create one page summaries for distribution.
• Create, distribute, and track safety talks and single point lessons.
• Ensure monthly chemical inventory is conducted and documented by chemical suppliers. Complete related annual environmental reports, including, but not limited to Tier II and Form R.
• Coordinate annual hearing testing, evacuation drills, and other regulatory tasks as directed.
• Assist in development of "task based" LOTO Procedures.
• Update electronic safety message boards.
• Regularly meet with Maintenance to prioritize safety work orders.
• Maintain Hazard ID and Safety Observation Logs and follow up on items.
• Maintain accurate and complete files, including inspections, written programs, and reports.
• Update the Safety Data Sheets in MSDS Online.
• Complete clerical tasks related to Process Safety Management.
• All GLC employees are expected to perform any assignment or job task according to the stated safety policies and procedures.
• All GLC employees are expected to produce and promote our products and services in a manner that exceeds the quality and value expectation of our customers and consumers by adhering to Good Manufacturing Practices, Policies and Procedures outlined in our Safe Quality Food Program.
• Other responsibilities as assigned by the manager.

Skills

Decision making

Document creation

Multitasking

Microsoft Windows applications

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

PowerPoint

Word

Excel

Microsoft Windows

Job description

The Safety Coordinator provides support related to safety and training to production supervisors and management, and serves as a liaison between the plant and Corporate EHS

Job Responsibilities

• Calculate and/or track monthly safety related data
• Update the OSHA 300 and 300A
• Inspect safety related equipment
• Audit site safety signs, area markings, and mirrors. Replace as necessary
• Conduct training sessions, including new hire orientation, annual regulatory topics, and OJT Train the Trainer, on all shifts
• Communicate and track internal training requirements; assess training gaps
• Work with the OJT program document owners on document revisions and OJT 90-day competency evaluations
• Facilitate the Safety Committee meetings, and maintain the minutes
• Conduct monthly safety audits with appropriate members of the management team. Document corrective actions
• Participate in incident investigations. Create one page summaries for distribution
• Create, distribute, and track safety talks and single point lessons
• Ensure monthly chemical inventory is conducted and documented by chemical suppliers. Complete related annual environmental reports, including, but not limited to Tier II and Form R
• Coordinate annual hearing testing, evacuation drills, and other regulatory tasks as directed
• Assist in development of "task based" LOTO Procedures
• Update electronic safety message boards
• Regularly meet with Maintenance to prioritize safety work orders
• Maintain Hazard ID and Safety Observation Logs and follow up on items
• Maintain accurate and complete files, including inspections, written programs, and reports.
• Update the Safety Data Sheets in MSDS Online
• Complete clerical tasks related to Process Safety Management
• All GLC employees are expected to perform any assignment or job task according to the stated safety policies and procedures
• All GLC employees are expected to produce and promote our products and services in a manner that exceeds the quality and value expectation of our customers and consumers by adhering to Good Manufacturing Practices, Policies and Procedures outlined in our Safe Quality Food Program
• Other responsibilities as assigned by the manager

Required Education and Experience

• High School diploma or GED.
• General understanding of manufacturing processes and related equipment.
• Ability to make decisions based on standard practices.
• Ability to regularly create and update electronic documents.
• Experience with Microsoft Windows Applications
• Basic computer skills, including PowerPoint, Word, and Excel.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks, troubleshoot, and problem solve.

Preferred Education and Experience

• OSHA 10 Hour / OSHA 30 Hour Certification*
• DOT Hazardous Materials Transportation Certification (Tri-Annual Course, Ground Shipments)*
• First Aid/CPR Certification (Bi-Annual Course)*
• *If not already certified, it is required that employees achieve this certification within the first 90 days of employment and/or assignment to the role.

Working Conditions

• Hair nets, ear plugs/muffs, hardhats, and/or safety glasses may be required.
• Occasional exposure to industrial operations including: temperature extremes from approximately 35°F to 100°F; noise levels in excess of 85 dB; moisture and moving machinery.
• Work is mainly performed in an office setting, with some time spent in a manufacturing environment

EEOC & Disclaimer

Great Lakes Cheese is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.