Safety Coordinator

As a Safety Coordinator at Taylor Farms Retail Inc., your primary responsibility will be to ensure the safety of all employees and maintain compliance with regulatory and CAL-OSHA requirements. Your role will encompass conducting floor inspections, training new hires on safety protocols, and addressing any unsafe actions or conditions. Additionally, you will be responsible for completing injury investigations and reports, managing the return-to-work program, following up on open workers' compensation cases, and ensuring effective communication with our insurance carrier. Leading safety meetings and tracking injury data will also fall under your purview. This position demands a strong passion for safety, keen attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and effective leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Investigate accidents to determine their cause and collaborate with the Workers' Compensation carrier to prevent future incidents.
• Implement and maintain a continuous educational safety program for managers, supervisors, crew leads, and employees, recommending and following up on corrective actions.
• Develop and conduct safety training sessions for employees, including new hire orientations and refresher courses.
• Identify potential health and physical hazards in collaboration with medical providers and loss control representatives.
• Perform facility inspections with supervisors or managers to detect hazards and conduct regular safety inspections and audits at worksites.
• Stay updated on state and federal laws, directives, standards, and codes related to employee safety and health.
• Review incident/accident investigation reports with supervisors and managers, preparing and maintaining statistical reports on safety performance and activities, including CAL-OSHA log updates.
• Consult with plant management and the purchasing department on proposed changes to processes, equipment, and facilities to ensure they meet safety standards.
• Identify and assess workplace hazards to minimize risks.
• Ensure the use of personal protective equipment and that employees understand and adhere to safety protocols and best practices.
• Act as a liaison between insurance carriers, state and federal agencies, and emergency services regarding safety and health.
• Perform other duties as required.
• This role necessitates flexible availability, including the possibility of late nights and weekends, depending on incidents or emergencies.

Qualifications

• Experience in safety compliance
• Ability to stand and walk for prolonged periods
• Capability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines
• Detail-oriented with strong conflict management skills
• Passion for safety and familiarity with CAL-OSHA and DOT regulations

Required Skills

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a salad manufacturing company
• Knowledge of food processing environments
• Familiarity with CAL-OSHA and CPR

Preferred Skills

• Comprehensive understanding of industrial safety regulations
• Proficiency in creating documentation and logs
• Skilled in Microsoft Office and safety management software
• Professional and clear communication abilities
• Adaptive communication skills tailored to varying situations and employee profiles
• Excellent organizational skills
• Proactive and detail-oriented

Flexibility to work varying schedules, including nights and weekends, as necessary.