Health and Safety Coordinator
VALLEY FINE FOODS CO LLC•Yuba City, CA
•Onsite
About The Position
The Health & Safety Coordinator supports the implementation and maintenance of the company’s health and safety management system, including the Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP). This entry-level role focuses on coordinating safety activities such as training, inspections, incident tracking, and documentation to help ensure a safe and compliant workplace. This position serves as a designated health and safety contact for employees and supports communication between departments to promote a proactive safety culture.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- 0–2 years of experience in manufacturing, safety, HR, or related field preferred
- Basic understanding of workplace safety principles is a plus
- Willingness to learn safety regulations and company procedures
- Strong organizational, communication, and follow-up skills
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment
- Highly organized with strong attention to detail and documentation accuracy
- Demonstrates accountability and commitment to follow-through on tasks and corrective actions
- Motivated, dependable, and able to work independently with minimal supervision
- Ability to prioritize workload and manage competing deadlines effectively
- Basic understanding of workplace safety principles or willingness to learn
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to communicate safety expectations clearly to employees at all levels
- Comfortable interacting with production employees, supervisors, and leadership
- Ability to collaborate effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
- Approachable and supportive in promoting a positive safety culture
Responsibilities
- Assist in maintaining the company’s IIPP in alignment with Cal/OSHA requirements
- Support development, organization, and updates of safety policies, procedures, and records
- Ensure safety documentation is accurate, current, and audit-ready
- Participate in routine safety inspections and walkthroughs with supervisors
- Help identify workplace hazards and communicate findings to leadership
- Track and follow up on corrective actions to ensure timely resolution
- Coordinate safety training programs (new hire orientation, monthly meetings, refresher training)
- Maintain training records, attendance logs, and documentation
- Assist with preparing and distributing safety communication materials
- Assist with incident and near-miss reporting and documentation
- Help gather information to support investigations and corrective actions
- Maintain injury, incident, and hazard tracking logs
- Support preparation for internal and external audits, including customer audits (e.g., Costco)
- Assist in maintaining OSHA logs and required compliance records
- Help ensure adherence to company policies and regulatory requirements
- Participate in safety committee meetings and track action items
- Encourage employee participation in safety programs and hazard reporting
- Support ongoing safety initiatives and continuous improvement efforts
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
