What are the responsibilities and job description for the Safety Coordinator/HR Generalist position at LOPEZ FOODS INC?
$55,000-70,000 Start/DOE
Lopez Foods in Cherokee, IA is searching for a Safety Coordinator/HR Generalist to join our growing team.
This position requires an organized individual, who is self-motivated and can work independently and perform assigned tasks efficiently with minimum supervision.
Lopez Foods has a generous benefit package including very affordable health/dental/vision insurance, STD/LTD/Life Insurance, 401k with a generous employer match, paid vacation and holidays and the opportunity to work locally with a great company that values the importance of work/life balance for their employees.
POSITION PURPOSE
Primary purpose is to promote environmental safety and health, prevent incidents by enhancing the Company’s loss control efforts. Assists Safety Manager in the implementation and maintenance of policies adhering to local, state and federal environmental, health and safety regulations. Responsibilities include leadership and assisting in the direction of developing a proactive culture where safety is the number one priority.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Advises as to changes necessary to minimize safety risks by collaborating with managers to monitor compliance, identify safety issues; intervene in unsafe activities or operations.
- Develop and enforce Safety Program Policies (e.g., incident reporting process).
- Direct incident investigation procedures and keep records of safety-related incidents; propose corrective actions.
- Organize and conduct required program training plans.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Considerable knowledge of safety principles and practices.
- Ability to identify and recognize unsafe conditions or work practices.
- Ability to organize and conduct effective training and educational programs.
- Ability to plan and organize work in order to achieve desired results.
- Ability to be available (on-call) to work with all shifts.
- Ability to work independently and display creativity, exercise sound judgment, and possess excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
- Good knowledge of PC operations and software (Word processing, database, spreadsheet and presentation material).
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
- Minimum of five (5) years’ experience in an industrial manufacturing setting. Must have supervisory experience in a high volume, fast-paced facility. Previous experience, and/or an undergraduate degree, in safety a plus.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
CPE, CSP or CIH certifications a plus.
Lopez Foods Inc. is an EEO/AA Employer, M/F/Vet/Disabled. Pre-hire Drug Screen/Background Check Required.
Salary : $55,000 - $70,000