Health and Safety Coordinator

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

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Calculate and/or track monthly safety related data.
• Update the OSHA 300 and 300A Logs.
• Inspect safety related equipment (ex: spills kits, first aid kits, AEDs, fire extinguishers, fall protection equipment, emergency showers and eyewashes, emergency lighting, etc.)
• Audit site safety signs, area markings, and mirrors. Replace as necessary.
• Conduct environmental inspections (ex: hazardous waste, storm water basins, etc.)
• Conduct training sessions, including new hire orientation, annual regulatory topics, and OJT Train the Trainer, on all shifts. Presentations are often in front of large groups.
• Communicate and track internal training requirements, and 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. Include appropriate members of the management team. Document corrective actions.
• Participate in incident investigations with supervisors/managers. 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 and/or wall-mounted safety boards.
• Regularly meet with Maintenance Department 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.
• Communicate effectively.
• Update the Safety Data Sheets (SDS) in MSDS Online.
• Complete clerical tasks related to Process Safety Management (PSM)
• 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, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

• 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, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

• OSHA 10 Hour / OSHA 30 Hour Certification*
• EPA RCRA Waste Management Certification (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

• 50% of the work will be in an office setting, but the other 50% will be inside a manufacturing and/or warehouse environment (“on the floor”).
• Must be able to evaluate conditions and behaviors by periodically walking through the plant. Must be able to climb stairs, ladders, and work at heights.
• Occasional exposure to industrial operations including temperature extremes from approximately 35ºF to 100ºF; noise levels in excess of 85 dB; moisture and moving machinery.
• While the majority of the tasks will be conducted on first shift, candidates must be prepared to provide support on all shifts, particularly for training-related items.

Great Lakes Cheese is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer AA/M/F/V/D.

Pay: From $55,848.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid jury duty
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $55,848