Description

From our headquarters in Vineland, NJ, F&S Fresh Foods distributes fresh-cut fruits, vegetables, and meal solutions to nearly 100 million customers daily. Strategically and centrally located, our main hub has easy access to every major interstate on the Eastern Seaboard. With 650,000 square feet of devoted facilities, we process over 100 million pounds of produce annually for our retail, food service, and industrial customers alike.

We have spent 40 years perfecting our production and safety processes, and our support and partnership have generated new possibilities for an array of customers from restaurants to convenience store chains to supermarket prepared food operations, and every high-volume fresh food marketspace in between. 

F&S Fresh Foods is actively seeking a Bilingual Safety Specialist to support our production facility in Vineland, NJ. The Safety Specialist works with and reports to the Safety Manager, serving as a crucial point of contact responsible for providing technical expertise and support to our safety program. 

Key Responsibilities:

1. Safe Work Program Reinforcement and Compliance: Assist in implementing and reinforcing safe work programs by promoting compliance with established safety policies, procedures, and guidelines. Actively engage with production employees to ensure understanding and adherence to safety protocols.
2. Safety Inspections: Conduct regular safety inspections and audits to identify potential hazards, unsafe conditions, and non-compliance issues. Work with departments to address and resolve these issues. Document observations, findings, and corrective actions, and report them to the Safety Manager.
3. Incident Reporting: Facilitate the timely reporting of workplace incidents, injuries, near misses, and hazards. Assist in conducting investigations and root cause analysis as necessary.
4. Training and Education: Assist in developing and delivering safety training programs for employees, focusing on hazard recognition, safe work practices, and emergency procedures.
5. Emergency Response: Support the implementation of emergency response plans and procedures. Lead by example with drills and exercises to ensure employees are prepared for emergencies.
6. Safety Communication: Act as a liaison between employees and management, promoting open communication regarding safety concerns, suggestions, and feedback. Provide translation support for safety-related materials, meetings, and communications to ensure effective communication with non-English-speaking employees.
7. Safety Data Management: Maintain accurate records of safety incidents, training, inspections, and other safety-related data. Generate reports for management and regulatory agencies as needed.
8. Safety Committee: Participate in safety committee meetings, helping to prioritize and address safety issues and initiatives.

Success Competencies:

• Technical Expertise: 3-5 years of technical safety experience in a manufacturing environment or related field required. Strong understanding of safety regulations including OSHA, DOT, DEP, and EPA.
• Analytical Skills: Be curious and able to analyze information to get to the root cause of problems.
• Interpersonal Skills: Must have strong interpersonal skills capable of building and maintaining relationships with all levels of personnel.
• Communication Skills: Fluent in both English and Spanish (written and spoken). Effective oral and written communication skills including the ability to present ideas, facts, and recommendations effectively.
• Organizational Skills: Well-developed organizational skills and strong attention to detail. Ability to manage projects to ensure effective implementation.
• Adaptability: Ability to work in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment and willingness to learn and adapt to changing safety protocols and procedures.

Requirements

• 3-5 years of technical safety experience in a manufacturing environment or related field required.
• Experience developing and executing safety standards, education and training programs, and Standard Operating Procedures.
• Current safety training and applicable certifications (OSHA 10 & 30 Hour)
• MUST be Bilingual – Spanish/English
• Must be a US citizen.

Nothing in this job description restricts Management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Physical Requirements:

This position may require occasional bending, stooping, lifting, and extended periods of time on your feet.

Work Environment:

The Bilingual Safety Specialist will primarily work on the production floor, where they will be exposed to various manufacturing processes and conditions. Some office time may be required for meetings and administrative tasks. Appropriate safety equipment and training will be provided.

F&S Fresh Foods is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, including those with diverse backgrounds and those with disabilities. If you require any accommodations to participate in the recruitment process, please let us know.

Join our team and help us create a safer workplace for everyone!

F&S CULTURE: As we continue to grow and provide leading edge products to our customers, we understand hiring the right people and treating them well is critical to our success. Everything we do starts with our values. These are the beliefs that we share and that strengthen our team. Our values shape our thoughts and actions every day. 

At F&S its Always FRESH and Always FUN!

Find the most positive path.

Respond swiftly, accurately, and nimbly.

Earn trust by sharing, helping, and keeping promises.

Serve up safety.

Have each other's backs.

F&S OFFERS: We are proud to provide a comprehensive benefits program focused on your total well-being.

• Competitive compensation package
• A robust health and welfare benefits package that includes Life, Health, Dental, Vision
• The opportunity to plan for the future with a strong 401(K) including company match!
• Time to recharge with Paid Time Off annually Paid Holidays
• Career Advancement opportunities and Tuition Assistance to help you achieve your goals and continue your career growth.

At F & S Fresh Foods, we strive to build a diverse workforce through equal opportunity employment that embraces and leverages the differences each individual has to offer. Equal Employment Opportunity Employer of minorities/females/disabled/veterans.