Safety Coordinator

Blount Fine Foods; Warren (RI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401k with company match

Paid time off

Education assistance

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Product discounts

Job summary

Blount Fine Foods is seeking an Environmental, Health and Safety professional to support the company-wide safety program under the EHS Manager. This role focuses on improving workplace safety, maintaining records, and ensuring compliance with OSHA, state and local codes.

You will lead training, conduct audits, investigate incidents, and help develop corporate safety initiatives, shaping a safer work environment for our Rhode Island facility and teams nationwide.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 3 years of OSHA or safety experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and database work.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and multi-task.
• Ability to connect ideas and explain safety concepts clearly.

Responsibilities

• Analyze, administer and sustain departmental safety programs.
• Maintain OSHA filings and safety records.
• Improve workplace safety by identifying hazards and implementing controls.
• Lead corporate safety training and education for personnel.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, state and local codes.
• Conduct safety and environmental audits and surveys.
• Lead accident investigations and communicate findings.
• Review and help create corporate safety programs.
• Identify deficiencies through program assessments.
• Perform other duties with similar skills as assigned.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Database work

Organizational skills

Prioritization

Communication skills

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Bringing our love of food to families for five generations! Blount Fine Foods is a family-owned and operated manufacturer, marketer, and developer of premium fresh prepared foods. We are an engaging team, bringing restaurant-quality products to America including single-serve grab-n-go fresh soups, mac & cheese, and entrées in grocery stores across the country, as well as for hot bars and restaurants. Help us create the finest food experiences including those with specialty certifications that include organic, gluten-free, and low sodium, among others. Join a proven team for growth, success, and a satisfying career!

Summary

While reporting to the EHS Manager, this position takes a lead role in the overall awareness, delivery and commitment to corporate Environmental, Health and Safety programs.

Duties

• Performs a variety of administrative, technical, and professional work, in analyzing, administering and sustaining departmental led programs.
• Responsible for departmental record keeping, including all OSHA filings. Maintains Safety records and tabulates and presents relevant performance data internally, and as required externally (OSHA…)
• Improve workplace safety by recognizing, evaluating and controlling potentially hazardous conditions.
• Lead in the corporate education of Safety to all personnel.
• Ensure compliance with all OSHA, State and Local codes.
• Conduct Safety and Environmental training, audits and surveys as needed.
• Lead accident investigations; including the review of all accident and incident data. Direct the implementation and communication of appropriate findings and actions.
• Review, revise and help create corporate safety programs.
• Conduct program assessments to identify departmental deficiencies.
• Other responsibilities w/ similar skill and work conditions as assigned.

Requirements and Experience

• Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university preferred; or Five (5) years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 3 years OSHA or Safety experience required
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and database work
• Ability to organize and prioritize tasks
• Ability to make connections and articulate ideas
• Ability to multi-task with changing priorities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

We offer

• Medical, dental and vision benefits.
• 401k with Company match
• Paid time off including vacation, sick time and holidays.
• Education Assistance Program.
• Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability.
• Discounts on Blount products at Company retail location.