What are the responsibilities and job description for the Safety Technician position at Fresh Express?
The Safety Technician is responsible for assisting the Safety Manager in all facets of Safety/Health/Security and regulatory compliance of employees, temporary workers and contractors. The Safety Manager will act as a resource to the facility and other national and international sites. This person will also ensure compliance to all local, state and federal laws.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Implements and coordinates program to reduce or eliminate occupational injuries, illnesses, deaths and financial.
- Identifies by daily audits and appraises conditions which could produce accidents and financial losses.
- Enforces accident prevention and loss control systems and programs for incorporation in operational policies.
- Assist in the implementation of safety activities with department managers to ensure a safe plant.
- Assist with Quality system Compile statistical data related to exposure factors concerning occupational illnesses and accidents and prepares reports for information of personnel concerned.
- Help to instill management accountability for safety and health issues within their department/facilities.
- Standardize safety processes, safety policies, and reports.
- Conduct supervisory level training in safety and health
- 70% of the time will be spent auditing safety programs inside the plant.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Knowledge of OSHA, EPA regulations.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to train associates at all levels of the organization.
- Work well with others in a team atmosphere.
- Ability to understand and respond to a diverse population.
- Possess strong multi-tasking skills.
- Computer literacy including specialized databases and programs used to manage safety and security at the site.
Requirements:
- Highschool or GED
- 2 years of Experience Preferred
- Associates Degree or Vocational Preferred
Other Information:
The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees, and are not to be construed, as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.
