GENERAL SUMMARY:

This is a salaried position in City of Industry, CA that reports to the Corporate HR Director. Under general supervision, this position ensures the development, implementation, & updates of required written safety & health programs & plans for the HACO Culinary organization .  

SCOPE OF JOB FUNCTION:

• Conduct periodic safety & health walk through inspections of all workplace facilities.
• Assist in conducting inspections of the workplace ensuring safety standards are met & being enforced consistently.
• Ensure that monthly safety trainings & all other specific required training is provided for all employees.
• Conduct accident/injury investigations & illness exposure monitoring.
• Establish & monitor program for reporting & investigating “near-miss” situations to prevent accidents from occurring.
• Verify daily safety reports are being completed, (e.g., forklift & machine inspection sheets).
• Investigate & validate employee inquiries, suggestions, complaints, & concerns regarding safety.
• Maintain required safety & health document files.
• Ensure all safety programs are updated & implemented. Safety programs include & are not limited to the following: Blood Borne Pathogens, PPE, Respiratory Protection, Hazardous Communication, Lock Out/Tag Out, Confined Space Entry, Emergency Action Plan, etc.
• Conduct safety orientation & facility walks with the new employees.
• Prepare written reports, summaries & training documents as needed during audits.
• Respond to emergency situations & participate in the incident investigation.
• Ensure that all first aid kits are stocked & ready for use.
• Responsible for making sure the fire extinguishers & sprinkler system are in optimal condition.
• Coordinate quarterly safety committee & safety awareness meetings.
• Oversee the applications for receipt of necessary permits Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), California Environmental Reporting System (CERS), high risers, water treatment, etc.
• Follow up on safety work orders to ensure they are completed & done properly.
• Conduct annual Emergency Evacuation & contingency program to assure full compliance with State/Federal OSHA regulations.
• Compile & submit daily, weekly, monthly, & yearly reports regarding safety injuries.
• Ensure timely documentation, not limited to, incident investigation reports, safety talks, monthly trainings, forklift inspections, etc.
• Recommend solutions to issues, improvement opportunities or new prevention measures.
• Track incident metrics (IR Rates, DART Rates, LTC) & apply findings.
• Monitor all activities relating to the plant uniform service, & the shoe program.
• Order all proper PPE, spice room & sanitation supplies, office supplies & emergency tools needed for production & chemicals for sanitation.
• Monitors housekeeping supplies & keeps records of housekeeping activities.
• Will interact with multiple departments within the organization.
• Other duties as assigned.

SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE

REQUIRED:

• A.A. Degree or equivalent form a 2-year collage or technical school; or 4-6 years’ related experience &/or training; or equivalent combination of education & experience.
• Proficient with MS Office applications.
• Solid knowledge of safety regulations & procedures.
• Effective communication both verbally & written.
• Travel required between 10-15% of the time.

DESIRED:

• Knowledge of general manufacturing environment and practices. 
• Business Acumen.