Safety Specialist

Ocean Mist; Castroville (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

Ocean Mist in Castroville, CA is seeking a Safety Specialist to lead the Injury and Illness Prevention Program, deliver health and safety training, and coordinate workers’ compensation activities across field, cooler and plant operations. This full-time role requires travel to Oxnard and Huron, seasonal relocation to Coachella, and the ability to work in a dynamic environment.

A related degree, 5+ years of safety experience, bilingual English/Spanish, a CA license, OSHA/IIPP knowledge, and MS

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Associate degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of hands-on occupational safety experience.
• Bilingual fluency in English/Spanish is required.
• Valid California Class C driver’s license.
• Willingness to relocate to Coachella for the season and travel to multiple sites.
• Strong communication, documentation and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and safety data tracking.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and administer safety programs (SMS, IIPP, Emergency Action Plan).
• Conduct safety orientations and develop training materials.
• Deliver monthly safety trainings and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Travel to and support site safety trainings and tailgate meetings.
• Document training records and assist with records retention and audits.
• Perform site inspections, safety audits, and assist with OSHA inspections.
• Investigate injuries, identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Track safety metrics and prepare periodic reports.

Skills

Bilingual EN/ES

OSHA/IIPP knowledge

Communication

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor or Associate degree in related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Safety Specialist

Regular Full-Time Professional Castroville, CA, US

5 days ago Requisition ID: 1107

Salary Range: $70,304.00 To $78,802.00 Annually

The Safety Specialist coordinates and ensures the implementation of the Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP), conducts health and safety training, investigates injuries and their root causes and recommends corrective action(s), and effectively monitors, tracks, and processes activity related to workers’ compensation (WC) claims management. This role requires a strong presence at all our field, cooler and plant operations.

The position is based in Castroville, California, with seasonal travel to Oxnard and Huron and temporary relocation to Coachella, California will be required.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Coordinate and assist in the administration of company safety management system (SMS) to include, but not limited to, the Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP), Emergency Action Plan & Evacuation Procedures, Hazard Communication, Tractor Safety, Forklift Safety, 1st Aid/CPR, and Incident & Injury Response and Procedures
• Conduct on-boarding safety orientations and develop/prepare respective materials as requested
• Develop, conduct, and facilitate health and safety trainings monthly and as needed to meet regulatory compliance
• Travel to and attend site-specific safety trainings and tailgate meetings to support operations and promote health and safety awareness
• Ensure health and safety training is properly documented and recorded; assist with the record retention and archiving of records both electronically and physically
• Perform periodic site inspections and evaluations, annual safety compliance audits, and assist with governmental inspections and third-party audits, including customer social responsibility audits
• Investigate injuries and incidents, respond to the scene, identify root causes and determine corrective and/or preventative action and ensure completion of all corrective actions
• Measure and track statistical data on safety performance, provide monthly and/or periodic reports; and communicate trend analysis
• Assist in preparing monthly safety board meeting agenda; attend and facilitate safety board meetings as requested
• Conduct comprehensive post-injury investigations and due diligence for workers’ compensation (WC) claims

Job Requirements and Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree or associate degree in a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience is highly preferred
• Minimum of five years of hands-on occupational safety experience required, ideally within an agricultural setting, along with a strong working knowledge of current OSHA regulations, IIPP requirements, and employment/labor law compliance
• Bilingual fluency in English/Spanish is required. This includes reading, writing legibly and communicating clearly and concisely
• Valid class “C” California Driver’s license is required and must be insurable
• Ability to relocate to Coachella for the season, and to travel to and work at remote areas including Castroville, Oxnard, Huron, and others, as required.
• Must be able to communicate issues in a constructive manner and handle difficult and/or confidential situations in a professional and confidential manner
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office suite of applications is required
• Ability to work with and manage a high level of detailed and confidential information; ability to identify and resolve complex problems
• Excellent presentation, analytical, and decision-making skills; ability to learn new duties with minimal repetition; resourceful, well organized, and flexible
• Self-motivated and ability to work with limited supervision; must be able to work both independently and as part of a team; able to work in a dynamic environment and capable of managing multiple high visibility projects simultaneously