Safety Coordinator

Company Description

At ADM -PetDine, we share a deep passion for pets and their well-being. As a trusted private-label pet treat manufacturer, we specialize in providing high-quality, innovative, and cost-effective products that align with the growing demand for pet health and pampering. Our solutions enable entrepreneurs to seize opportunities in the flourishing pet care industry. With a focus on quality and efficiency, we help businesses bring exceptional pet products to market quickly and successfully.

Role Overview:

The Safety Coordinator (Team Lead) provides support to the Environmental Health and Safety Manager to jointly ensure compliance with the rules and safety standards in the facility. This is done according to the processes and regulations established in order to preserve Life, Safety & Health in the workplaces, taking care of the assets of the company (machinery and building) and avoiding impacts on the environment. The Safety Team lead will also verify employee training topics in order to increase awareness of safety, health and ecology. It is a key piece in the fulfillment of permits and regulations, related to the Life Critical Standards.

This is a night shift position working 5 pm - 5 am Sun-Tuesday and every other Saturday.

Pay Range :  $26.00 - $29.00 per hour

Essential Job Functions:

• Follow up on the non-conformities of the audits in order to give continuity to the action plans that allow the satisfaction and release of the same.
• Collaborate in the situational diagnosis within the facility in order to verify the status of compliance in terms of Environmental, Health and Safety.
• Perform facility audits in matters of Environmental, Health and Safety in order to verify that the established standards are complied with.
• Collaborate in the analysis of the risks of the workstations, ergonomics mapping and development or improvement plans if necessary for the application of the same guaranteeing the safety of the activities of each position.
• Support managers with information and training programs for compliance with applicable regulations.
• Advise in the execution of emergency drills, evaluation of the same and issuance of recommendations.
• Provide training in coordination with Plant Manager and HR in order to have conscientious personnel in terms of safety for themselves and the work team for the performance of their functions.
• Proper administration of the Injury Management Program.
• At any given time, has the authority to stop the machines, stop the work of suppliers, according to the established processes.
• Comply with prerequisite program and hazard control plan, as applicable.

Requirements:

• Must be 18 years or older
• Bilingual (Spanish) required
• Ability to understand and effectively communicate in English (verbal/written)
• High School diploma or equivalent; Associate degree in safety related field preferred
• Basic computer skills, (Word and Excel)
• Experience in production and/or similar military environment (preferred)
• A minimum of 2 years’ experience in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health, or Industrial Hygiene in a manufacturing environment
• Knowledge of (OSHA) Regulations
• Knowledge of Injury Management
• Microsoft Office Suite (Full)
• Priority and Time Management
• Ability to lift up to 25lbs.
• Ability to walk, stand and work outside of an office environment
• Ability to train large groups
• Sound decision making ability
• Knowledge of environmental compliance and responsibilities

On-The-Job Training Requirements:

• Complete ADM safety, food safety, quality, and environmental training
• Participate in company planned operations training
• Provide safety training
• First responder/CPR certified

Working Conditions

• Ambient conditions – Work area is, typically, a non-air-conditioned production environment. Hot or cold Temperatures, all seasonal elements, both indoors and outdoors
• Atmosphere: Dust (Peanut - known allergen), cotton, canola seed, and odor
• Must be able to work around noise levels that may reach or exceed 85 decibels and require use of hearing protection for most of the work shift
• Company provided protective clothing required: Hardhats, earplugs, safety glasses, hair restraints, steel-toed shoes, gloves, and safety harness may be required based on task performed; employees are required to wear all required PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) (i.e., hard-hats, safety glasses, earplugs, uniforms, and steel-toed boots) in addition to job specific PPE requirements. *Employees in roles that require respirators will need to be clean shaven.