Safety and Training Specialist
Safety and Training Specialist
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Job Description:
Join our team as a Safety and Training Specialist in Ogden Utah and be the driving force behind creating a safer more efficient workplace! Youll lead engaging safety programs provide handson training and collaborate with all levels of the organization to keep everyone safe and sound. If youre passionate about making a real impact on workplace safety and compliance while having fun along the way we want to hear from you!
About MeriCal:
MeriCal is a leading privatelabel and contract manufacturer of dietary supplements with over 90 years of industry expertise. Our commitment to innovation and quality has established us as a trusted partner in the health and wellness space. Our culture emphasizes collaboration safety and continuous improvement offering an excellent environment to grow your career.
What its Like to Work Here:
At MeriCal we foster a teamoriented fastpaced environment where employees work together to achieve excellence. Our team members share a positive attitude problemsolving skills and a dedication to highquality production. Youll be part of a collaborative workforce focused on innovation safety and the pursuit of wellness.
About the Role:
The Safety and Training Specialist under the direction of the EHS Manager will lead safety initiatives and training programs at our Ogden Utah facility. This role is responsible for implementing and overseeing safe workplace practices coordinating safety training and identifying areas for further training. The specialist will work closely with employees and managers to enhance safety practices conduct site observations document SOPs and manage OSHA compliance. They will also serve as liaisons with external agencies on safety and environmental compliance matters ensuring all personnel are trained in SOPs.
About You:
Youre a safetydriven professional with a passion for creating a secure and compliant work environment. With a keen eye for identifying safety risks and a strong grasp of OSHA regulations you thrive on implementing effective training programs and improving workplace practices. You excel at collaborating with teams conducting safety observations and managing compliance processes all while ensuring every employee is equipped with the right knowledge to stay safe.
Essential Job Functions:
- Conduct onsite workplace investigations as a result of safety and/or workers compensation incidents.
- Administers and organizes all EHS and WC files as needed. May require assistance with CA facility with administration needs from Utah.
- Identify recurrent monthly quarterly and annual safety training needed for employees.
- Provide findings in written format and assist managers in facilitating disciplinary actions to employees for safety infractions.
- Work closely with HR on workers compensation case handling and review of employee accommodation when needed.
- Ensure injured workers are adhering to work restrictions and attending all followup appointments.
- Conduct monthly safety training to ensure all employees are adhering to MeriCals IIPP and complete the required documentation.
- Perform monthly safety inspections and report all safety issues to the respective managers. Will assure all repairs guarding slip/trip hazards lock out/tag outs are being completed and other safety concerns are corrected immediately to avoid potential injuries.
- Implement and enforce lockout/tagout program and procedures.
- Conduct ergonomic inspections to workstations to ensure all employees performing continual tasks are rotating to avoid repetitive motion injuries.
- Recommend safety equipment to reduce workplace injuries.
- Responsible for all new hires to ensure safety orientation is performed.
- Conduct Job Hazard Analysis.
- Maintain forklift certification records and keep up to date.
- Coordinate with HR on HEP B vaccination for all first responders at time of assignment.
- Work with Human Resources and EHS Manager to implement safety procedures.
- Partner with quality and procurement for all incoming chemicals and ingredients.
- Review Safety Data Sheets for all incoming ingredients and chemicals and ensure they areenteredinto a system for accessibility.
- Maintain all Safety supplies (including but not limited to) PPE First Aid Kits AEDs with respective vendor accounts and third parties.
- Facilitate HAZ/COM training for all employees at hire and as needed when new chemicals are introduced.
- Establish and lead Safety Committee meetings.
- Assist in leading mandatory evacuation training to include drills fire extinguisher training and first aid training.
- Work with managers on their needs for training cross training to ensure employees are trained on their respective equipment and processes.
- Maintain a list of safety/environmental improvement projects to drive injuries and incidents to zero including zero environmental noncompliance issues.
- Special jobs as needed.
Work Experience Requirements:
- Must have worked in a fastpaced working environment in a packaging or manufacturing environment in Human Resources Safety/Security or Operations.
- Must have good working knowledge of Federal and State OSHA along with other employment regulatory divisions as it pertains to the safety and welfare of employees.
- Must possess good communication skills necessary to conduct/facilitate meetings training content and other safety and training as it relates to packaging and manufacturing requirements.
- Must have strong communication skills to include delivery of information to employees of all levels in written spoken and visual format.
- Must be comfortable speaking within small and large groups settings such as tail gate or Town Hall meetings.
- Experience in new line start up is a plus.
Education Requirements
- BA or BS in Human Resources Business Management or Manufacturing and/or equivalent to 5 years work experience within Safety manufacturing.
- Progressive Safety experience working within food pharma confectionary or nutraceuticals manufacturing environments required.
- Additional certifications in safety workers compensation or Human Resources preferred.
The Perks:
At MeriCal we value our team members and offer exceptional benefits:
- Nocost (yes you read that right! vision insurance employerpaid life insurance paid company holidays generous paid time off benefits and sick time employee assistance program and a comprehensive wellness program.
- Affordable medical and dental insurance plans that fit the needs of you and your dependents.
- Outstanding supplemental benefits including Accident Critical Illness Hospitalization indemnity plans and pet insurance.
- Matching 401k plan and more!
A reasonable estimate of the current base pay range for this position is $65000. to $75000. The compensation offered may vary depending on the candidates geographic region jobrelated knowledge skills and/or education.
MeriCal is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace that is inclusive and free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability status protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. We encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply. We believe in creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees feel valued and respected and where differences are embraced as strengths. We are dedicated to fostering an environment that promotes equality and celebrates diversity.
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Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
