What are the responsibilities and job description for the Integrated Safety Office position at Cowiche Growers, Inc?
Join Our Team as a Integrated Safety Officer at Cowiche Growers Inc!
Location: Cowiche, WA
Are you passionate about food safety? Join our team at Cowiche Growers Inc, a grower-owned cooperative dedicated to the preservation of the family farm. We embrace honesty and integrity as core values that guide our business.
POSITION: Integrated Safety Officer
CLASSIFICATION: Full time
REPORTS TO: Food Safety & Compliance Manager
NARRATIVE:
Assists with development, implementation and monitoring and documentation of Warehouse Food Safety, Worker Safety and Training as well as Grower Food Safety programs.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES – FOOD SAFETY
- Implementation, documentation, monitoring, and maintenance of Food Safety programs (HACCP, SQF, etc.) and Safety Programs to ensure compliance with existing or changing local, state, and federal regulations.
- Maintain safety and food safety programs in the plant and on the farms.
- Performs facility Safety, Security, and Food Safety inspections, corrective actions and follow up.
- Implements and monitors facility Safety programs (Confined Space, Hot Works, Chemical Safety, Lock-out/Tag-out, Forklift Safety)
- Serves as Safety Lead in monthly Safety meetings. Ensures all Safety issues are documented properly, inspections are correct.
- Verifies all safety records are turned in on time and correct. Communicates any deficiencies with departments.
- Conducts all employee food safety and safety trainings. Works with Management to schedule. Includes Orientation and refresher training.
- Assists with Onboarding process for all departments, including full food safety, safety, and job specific trainings.
- Documents and maintains employee training log and training schedule.
- Implement, and monitor Grower Food Safety programs and policies.
- Ensure that Growers are prepared for and pass independent Third-party audits of Food Safety programs through conducting internal audits and providing trainings.
- Advise Growers on regulatory matters related to food safety and sustainability pertinent to their farms.
- Attends technical and industry trainings and seminars to stay current on Food Safety issues.
QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS
- Must be proficient using Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Have strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with Employees, Growers, Vendors, Auditors, and Management.
- Be an effective problem solver with the ability to work independently and possess strong leadership skills.
- Must be willing and able to commute throughout Tieton, Cowiche, Yakima, and Lower Valley for Grower Audits and Industry trainings/events.
- Must be bilingual- English and Spanish
Candidates who are proactive, detail-oriented, and passionate about workplace safety are encouraged to apply for this vital role within our organization.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $19.00 - $23.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Ability to Commute:
- Cowiche, WA 98923 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Cowiche, WA 98923: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $19 - $23
