Safety Assistant

Job Description

Title: Safety Assistant

Reports to: Safety Supervisor

Company Information:

D’Arrigo California, is a rapidly growing, grower, packer, and shipper of fresh fruits and vegetables based in Salinas, California. Since the day the company was founded in 1923 by Andrea and Stefano D’Arrigo, two immigrant brothers from Messina, Sicily, innovation has been our hallmark. Our customers can confidently look to us for excellence in everything, from seed research and development to entirely new approaches to growing, harvesting, packaging, packing, and shipping.

With third and fourth generation D’Arrigo family members actively involved in all levels of daily business operations, you can be sure that the traditions of being the very best in the business emanate from the top and are carried out by our dedicated family of over 3,500 employees. Each and every day, D'Arrigo California is dedicated to delivering healthy products across North America and throughout the world while maintaining a family-owned, local feel that our customers and consumers have come to embrace and appreciate.

Summary/objective:

Responsible for assisting the Safety Supervisor with ensuring compliance of all companywide safety and risk management programs. Must be a knowledgeable and efficient hands-on safety resource to all operations company-wide.

Essential functions: (to include supervisory responsibilities – if applicable)

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• Maintains Employer Pull Notice program (EPN) by enrolling or deleting drivers, and reviewing motor vehicle records
• Responsible for maintaining driver qualification files by tracking expiration dates for required commercial driver documents (such as medical certificates, farm labor vehicle certificates, and driver’s licenses), as well as non-commercial documents
• Reports vehicle code violations to upper management and tracks driver eligibility, identifying which drivers are eligible or ineligible for driving
• Collects, reviews, and files all pre-trip inspections for harvesting and production
• Maintains employee safety training records in compliance with the Injury and Illness Protection Program (IIPP)
• Assist with receiving, reviewing, and promptly filing injury reports
• Provides customer service to injured employees
• Establishes and maintain with injured employees
• Assists in maintaining OSHA injury/illness logs (300 and 300A)
• Provides administrative/clerical support by typing correspondence, filing, and distributing documents
• Assists with distribution of safety incentives
• Guides, trains, and advises management on proper injury investigation techniques and completion of incident report forms
• Assists in addressing safety-related complaints and report findings to the Safety Supervisor
• Establishes and maintains a good rapport with management and all work associates
• Responsible for maintaining excellent customer service in the HR Office Reception area
• Occasional documented safety inspections/audits of operations and facilities
• Assists with investigating employee/vehicle accidents, near misses, and health hazards
• Position requires regular driving as an essential job function in overseeing and coordinating various aspects of the Safety process
• Occasional safety walks and employee engagement
• Assists departments in the determination of appropriate modified duty assignments
• Conducts outreach visits to injured employees and their foreperson
• Inspires a safety culture that creates a safe work environment throughout the organization
• Consistent attendance is mandatory
• Other job duties as assigned

Additional functions:

· N/A

Competencies:

• Communication – Written and Verbal
• Critical Thinking/Problem Solving
• Customer Service
• Detail-oriented

· Time Management

• Multi-tasking
• Teamwork

Work environment:

· Mostly indoor with occasional outdoor work

· Ability to walk on uneven ground

· Full time, Monday- Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm

Physical requirements:

· See separate physical requirements document for this role

Travel required:

· Occasional travel within the US

Required education and experience:

• Associate degree or combination of equivalent education and experience
• Possess a strong foundation of knowledge in safety along with pertinent federal and state regulations/standards and required safety programs
• Operation of standard office equipment, including personal computers, photocopier, fax machines and software such as Windows, Word and Excel
• Bilingual and biliterate in English/Spanish
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to effectively present facts and recommendations in oral and written form
• Ability to keep skill set current
• Organized team player who works well with a variety of people with a minimum of supervision
• Thrive in a fast-paced environment and handle pressure while managing multiple tasks

Valid driver license and clean record

Preferred education and experience:

• Safety related certifications
• Knowledge of employee rights and employer responsibilities, pertaining to safety, arising under federal and state laws, including OSHA and other regulatory agencies
• Experience with incident investigations, OSHA inspections.

Additional eligibility requirements:

N/A

Affirmative Action/EEO statement:

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer - The Company assures equal employment opportunity with respect to recruiting, hiring, training, compensation, transfers, and promotions. All Company practices will be administered without regard to race, sex, pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy and childbirth, age (40 and over), ancestry, color, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), denial of FMLA leave, disability, marital status, medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, military or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state, federal or local law in terms and conditions of employment. Information provided on this application will not be used for any discriminatory purpose.

Other duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Pay range: $25-28

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.00 - $28.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No nights
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person

Salary : $25 - $28