Safety Specialist
The Wonderful Company
Company Description
Wonderful Citrus is North America’s leading integrated grower, shipper and packer of fresh citrus, including clementines/mandarins, navel and Valencia oranges, lemons, limes, grapefruits, and other citrus varieties. Wonderful Citrus farms more than 74,000 acres of fresh citrus and has supplier relationships around the world to ensure a year-round supply. Our citrus can be found in all channels of distribution, with our consumer brands most visible in the produce department of grocery stores across the globe under our flagship consumer brands, Wonderful Halos Mandarins, Wonderful Seedless Lemons, and Wonderful Sweet Scarletts Texas Red Grapefruit.
Job Description
Overview:
To serve as the area specialist in safety and security by developing and carrying out procedures in collaboration with the direction of the EHS Supervisor that will effectively control incident rates and health exposures in the company and minimize overall work related and site incidents.
2nd shift: 5pm-1:30am + OT as needed
Here's what you'll do:
Responds to and investigates work related injuries. Notifies leadership 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
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
Support special events with traffic control or other necessary Security items
All other duties as assigned by the Safety Supervisor.
Qualifications
Here's what you'll bring to the table:
High School Diploma required. (AA/AS Preferred)
Effective verbal and written communications skills in English and Spanish
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
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 regulations
Knowledgeable of the worker’s compensation process
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
Additional Information
Wonderful's 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 (www.wonderfulgiving.com) -- 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 Company’s 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 wonderful.com, or follow The Wonderful Company on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram. To learn more about the company’s corporate social responsibility impact, visit csr.wonderful.com.
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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