What are the responsibilities and job description for the Training & Safety Coordinator (pay based on skills & experience $23 to $27) position at LANDMARK SNACKS GROUP?
Overview:
The Safety and Training Coordinator is responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing training programs across the entire plant. This role ensures that all employees receive effective instruction in safety, food safety, operational excellence, and new hire onboarding. The Safety and Training Coordinator partners with leadership, supervisors, and HR to build a culture of continuous learning, compliance, and performance improvement.
This role bridges the gap between regulatory compliance and floor-level execution. The STC will spend significant time on the manufacturing floor, coaching team members, conducting safety audits, and ensuring all team members possess the skills and qualifications required to work safely and efficiently.
Plant-Wide Training Oversight
- Design, coordinate, and deliver training programs for all departments and shifts.
- Maintain training schedules, records, and compliance documentation.
- Assess training needs through collaboration with department leaders and audits.
- Safety Incident investigations- Lead or assist in the root cause analysis of near misses, injuries, and property damage incidents; track corrective actions to completion.
- Safety Committee- Facilitate the plant safety committee, ensuring hourly team member representation and actionable takeaways.
- Hazard mitigation- Conduct routine Job Safety Analyses (JSAs) and risk assessments on equipment and processes.
- Develop and deliver OSHA-compliant safety training programs.
- Conduct regular refresher courses on workplace safety, hazard communication, and emergency response.
- Monitor effectiveness of safety training and recommend improvements.
- Update and maintain accurate records of all Safety Data Sheets (SDS) used plantwide
- Ensure all employees are trained in GMPs (Good Manufacturing Practices), HACCP, allergen control, sanitation, and regulatory requirements.
- Partner with Quality Assurance to update training content based on audits, inspections, and regulatory changes.
- Reinforce food safety culture through ongoing education and awareness campaigns.
- Provide training in equipment operation, preventive maintenance, and production processes.
- Develop standard operating procedures (SOPs) and ensure employees are trained to follow them.
- Support cross-training initiatives to increase workforce flexibility and efficiency.
- Assist HR Department with structured onboarding programs for all new employees.
- Assist with the introduction of company policies, plant rules, safety expectations, and food safety standards.
- Facilitate hands-on training and mentorship to ensure smooth integration into the workforce after the completion of the new hire orientation
- Track training effectiveness through assessments, feedback, and performance metrics.
- Update training materials to reflect new technologies, processes, and compliance requirements.
- Drive continuous improvement in training delivery methods (classroom, e-learning, hands-on).
Skills and Qualifications:
- 3 years of experience in a safety and training role, preferably in food manufacturing or industrial environments.
- Strong knowledge of OSHA, FDA, USDA, and food safety regulations.
- Excellent communication, facilitation, and organizational skills.
- Ability to work across multiple shifts and departments.
- Proficiency in training software, LMS platforms, and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Fluency in both English and Spanish is highly preferred.
The work environment characteristics & physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
- Job Specific work environment and physical demands
- Noise level is usually moderate but can be loud when in the production area – earplugs are required in some areas
- Must be able to remain in a stationary position during the shift, using repetitive motion
- Must be able occasionally lift, push, pull and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds across the plant for various needs
- Spends time in cold or hot environments
- Must have good hand/eye coordination
Other duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Pay: $23.00 - $27.00 per hour
Expected hours: No less than 40.0 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Relocation assistance
- Vision insurance
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Salary : $23 - $27