Safety Specialist, EHS Operations

SUMMARY:

To serve as the area specialist in safety and security by developing and carrying out procedures in collaboration with the local facility operations that will effectively control incident rates and health exposures in the company and minimize overall work related and site incidents.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Responds to and investigates work related injuries. Notifies management of pertinent details.
• Guides and assists plant personnel with all levels of safety and health opportunities.
• Reviews facility incident trends and makes recommendations for implementation of corrections.
• Supports internal forklift and aerial lift certification processes.
• Interact with 3rd party organizations to fulfill project completion goals safely and effectively.
• Supports various safety training programs.
• Validates incident report information for accuracy and completeness.
• Investigates incidents with cross functional team members to determine root cause and effective corrective actions.
• Monitors safety programs policies and procedures that meet OSHA and other applicable laws and regulations.
• Assists with the development and execution of programs as listed above.
• Conducts scheduled audits to determine workplace hazards and assists in development of corrective actions.
• Conducts exterior security patrols.
• Perform and document security equipment inspections as assigned.
• Respond to calls for service including alarm and incident response as well as routine calls for service such as locking and unlocking doors.
• Maintains a complete understanding of site emergency procedures.
• Report security activities and make necessary adjustments and/or recommend improvements.
• Participate in daily pass-downs to next shift specialist.
• Support special events with traffic control or other necessary Security items.
• All other duties as assigned by the Safety Manager.

Pay Rate: $24.72 - $26.50 per hour. Final compensation will be dependent upon skills & experience.

Shift: This shift is scheduled from 3:30 PM - close.

Qualifications :

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS:

• High School Diploma required. (AA/AS Preferred)
• Proficiency in computer usage email MS Office (Word PowerPoint Excel and Outlook)
• Understanding of packinghouse/warehouse processes and flow operations.
• Well-developed observational and analytical skills.
• Effective verbal and written communications skills.
• Able to work flexible schedules/shifts as needed for 7-day operation.
• Proven skills for planning daily/weekly tasks and adapting to competing demands.
• Strong skills developing relationships across all levels and functions.
• Knowledgeable in the application of OSHA/CALOSHA regulations.
• Experience in administering personnel policies and procedures.
• Must project a positive and professional image.
• Communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Must be able to make decisions within scope of job.
• Be readily receptive of additional training for the broadening of skills.
• Must be able to work autonomously within scope of job duties.

Language Skills:

Ability to read analyze and interpret general business periodicals professional journals technical procedures or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports business correspondence and procedures manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers clients customers and the public.

Mathematical Skills:

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as fractions percentages ratios and proportions to practical situations.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written oral diagram or schedule form.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representatives of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to stand walk talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; sit; use hands to

finger handle or feel objects tools or controls; and climb or balance. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance vision color vision peripheral vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those and employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is moderate most of the time.

Additional Information :

Wonderfuls dedication to you:

• Competitive benefits package including Medical Vision Dental 401k
• Continued training and generous Education Reimbursement Program
• Paid sick vacation and holiday time
• Wonderful Giving () -- allowing you to donate company money to a cause of your choice

Why Choose Wonderful

Wonderful Citrus is part of The Wonderful Company a privately held $6 billion global company dedicated to harvesting health and happiness around the world. Its iconic brands include FIJI Water POM Wonderful Wonderful Pistachios Wonderful Halos Wonderful Seedless Lemons Teleflora and JUSTIN and Lewis Cellars wines. The Wonderful Companys connection to consumers has health at its heart and giving back in its DNA. 

To learn more about The Wonderful Company its products and its core values please visit  or follow The Wonderful Company on LinkedIn Facebook and Instagram. To learn more about the companys corporate social responsibility impact visit . 

Wonderful Citrus and The Wonderful Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and with opportunities for advancement. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability age protected veteran status or other protected categories.

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time