Safety Specialist

GT's Living Foods; Vernon (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401K with Matching

Employee Assistance Program

Product Discounts

Corporate Discounts with LifeMart

Full Time Employment

Job summary

GT’s Living Foods, a leading health and wellness company, seeks a Safety Specialist to develop and implement safety programs that protect the workforce and promote a healthy work environment. The role emphasizes compliance with federal, state, and local regulations and proactive safety leadership.

The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor’s in Safety Management or CSP, have 2+ years of related experience, be bilingual in Spanish, and be proficient with SharePoint and Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Safety Management, Occupational Safety & Health, or CSP certified.
• 2+ years of job-related experience.
• Bi-lingual; speak, read & write Spanish fluently.

Responsibilities

• Provides administrative and technical advice to both management and employees.
• Ensures compliance with all Federal, State & local laws and regulations.
• Reviews, updates, and communicates safety procedures.
• Promotes employee safety awareness by coordinating and facilitating engaging training.
• Executes tactical strategy of Company Safety Program.

Skills

Spanish (bilingual)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Safety Management or Occupational Safety & Health

CSP certification

Tools

SharePoint

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

At GT’s Living Foods, we’re more than just a company – we’re a community passionate about creating a healthier, happier world. Over the last 30 years we’ve built a culture of inclusivity and authenticity, where our shared values create an environment that inspires you to do your best while achieving meaningful results. Our mission to transform health and happiness through potent, living foods has established us as the #1 Kombucha brand and a leader in the Health & Wellness space.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Safety Management, Occupational Safety & Health, or CSP certified
• 2+ years of job-related experience
• Flexible scheduling to include nights and weekends
• Bi-lingual; speak, read & write Spanish fluently
• Proficiency with SharePoint, Word, Excel, Power-Point

Job Description:

The Safety Specialist will be responsible of providing guidance in the development, administration, and implementation of safety programs that result in a safe and healthy work environment for all employees.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provides administrative and technical advice to both management and employees.
• Ensures compliance with all Federal, State & local laws and regulations.
• Reviews, updates, and communicates safety procedures.
• Promotes employee safety awareness by coordinating and facilitating engaging training.
• Executes tactical strategy of Company Safety Program.
• Collects and interprets data from job-hazard analyses.
• Conducts investigations and reports to management safety trends.
• Key stakeholder in Department Safety Committees.
• Manages incentive programs and serves as the Safety Officer during emergency situations.
• Makes recommendations on disciplinary action to management to drive a safety culture of accountability.
• Promotes wellness and positive behaviors through a meaningful recognition program.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Communicates effectively with the ability to facilitate training to a wide variety of audiences.
• Partners collaboratively with key stakeholders across the business to get buy-in on safety programs.
• Strong decision-making ability and consistently demonstrates sound judgment.
• Ability to position self as credible and influence without authority.
• Organized; ability to multi-task and prioritize competing priorities & meets deadlines.
• Knowledgeable on Federal, State and local laws, including OSHA / NFPA / Workers’ Compensation.
• Knowledgeable of safety and health regulations, regulatory agency interaction processes, and incident response.
• Attention to details with an ability to conduct thorough and high-quality investigations.
• Demonstrates sound problem-solving skills with an emphasis on proactive solutions.
• Ability to remain calm and collected in potentially high-pressure situations.
• Customer service-centric; understands the business and tailors approach appropriately.

GT’s Employee Experience (Benefits/Perks):

• Health Insurance: Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• 401K with Matching
• Employee Assistance Program
• Discounts on the amazing GT’s product line (available for pickup at headquarters only)
• Corporate Discounts with our partners through LifeMart (concert & sporting event tickets, cell phone service, gifts, restaurants, hotels, childcare, and more!)
• Employment Type: Full Time
• Schedule: Monday through Friday - 4pm start time
• Work Attire: Use good judgment, keeping in mind the nature of their work, their safety and the safety of others, and their need to interact with the public.

GT's Living Foods, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and maintaining an inclusive culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other basis protected under federal, state or local laws.