Safety Coordinator

LIMONEIRA COMPANY•Santa Paula, CA

26d•$25 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

The Safety Coordinator is responsible for safety administration duties at all Company locations, to organize safety training for employees, file and monitor all Workers Comp claims, liaison with treating physicians and help operations comply with required accommodations. Limoneira’s job descriptions describe the key areas of responsibility, but do not attempt to describe all activities or areas of responsibility. In most cases the description covers approximately 80% of an individual's daily, weekly or monthly job duties. Builds and maintains a customer-oriented work culture by delivering exceptional customer service Visit company and non-company locations to conduct inspections on facilities, equipment and materials while tracking corrective actions. Evaluate and assess safety procedures and recommend to management any alterations or changes in safety procedures and policies Manage and reduce incidents of injuries and non-compliance of company protocols Ensure compliance with all regulatory bodies, such as OSHA, Cal OSHA Prepare and conduct monthly, quarterly, annual and refresher safety training sessions for employees; conduct safety training for temporary employees when needed; coordinate all outside safety training Manage and maintain a safety training program in HRIS as part of all new hires onboarding process and for current employees Investigate all accidents, incidents, and near-miss events; conduct post-accident, incident and near-miss training; analyze accidents and evaluate, train and implement options to avoid future accidents, incidents or near misses Ensure that the accident report, DWC 1 Forms, and OSHA 300 forms are completed. Report and monitor all Workers Comp claims; participate in quarterly loss reviews; take injured workers (Santa Paula & Oxnard if not trauma) to the industrial doctor for the first treatment Administer Company Safety Programs; assist in Safety Committees meetings in all Company locations Coordinate with Food Safety personnel during audits and for Quarterly inspections Update Monthly “Accident-Free Days” report; update monthly loss report recaps Maintain OSHA log; post log as required by law; work with all locations to comply with OSHA reporting requirement Tracks all Workers Comp leaves of absence throughout the Company, monitors employees on work restrictions and modified duty with tracking appointments and changes in medical status Update and monitor Safety boards with up-to-date flyers and information Attend and participate in third-party safety trainings, seminars, workshops, and programs, as requested by Supervisor or management Translations of documents as needed Various administrative tasks as needed Other projects or tasks assigned by Senior Human Resources Manager or management as needed

Requirements

Prefer college degree, preferably in environmental health and safety, or equivalent experience
must have at least 2 years of experience in Safety Role
OSHA certification or equivalent
must possess a valid California Class C driver’s license and maintain a clean DMV record
Must be fluent in English and Spanish, speaking, reading, and writing
computer literate in Microsoft Office
must have complete knowledge of safety regulations and practices
must have excellent verbal and written communications
ability to train, influence and motivate coworkers
Must be able to communicate openly and directly and share information in a timely manner
must be able to multi-task and prioritize tasks
must be able to make decisions
must be able to take ownership and responsibility for actions and results
must demonstrate a positive attitude and maintain a neat work area
interact and work with all levels in the organization and promote a teamwork environment
must be able to accept constructive criticism
Must be able to apply common sense understanding to fulfill written, verbal, or visual instructions
must be able to interpret instructions furnished both verbally and in written form
must be able to trace and correct errors

Responsibilities

Visit company and non-company locations to conduct inspections on facilities, equipment and materials while tracking corrective actions.
Evaluate and assess safety procedures and recommend to management any alterations or changes in safety procedures and policies
Manage and reduce incidents of injuries and non-compliance of company protocols
Ensure compliance with all regulatory bodies, such as OSHA, Cal OSHA
Prepare and conduct monthly, quarterly, annual and refresher safety training sessions for employees; conduct safety training for temporary employees when needed; coordinate all outside safety training
Manage and maintain a safety training program in HRIS as part of all new hires onboarding process and for current employees
Investigate all accidents, incidents, and near-miss events; conduct post-accident, incident and near-miss training; analyze accidents and evaluate, train and implement options to avoid future accidents, incidents or near misses
Ensure that the accident report, DWC 1 Forms, and OSHA 300 forms are completed.
Report and monitor all Workers Comp claims; participate in quarterly loss reviews; take injured workers (Santa Paula & Oxnard if not trauma) to the industrial doctor for the first treatment
Administer Company Safety Programs; assist in Safety Committees meetings in all Company locations
Coordinate with Food Safety personnel during audits and for Quarterly inspections
Update Monthly “Accident-Free Days” report; update monthly loss report recaps
Maintain OSHA log; post log as required by law; work with all locations to comply with OSHA reporting requirement
Tracks all Workers Comp leaves of absence throughout the Company, monitors employees on work restrictions and modified duty with tracking appointments and changes in medical status
Update and monitor Safety boards with up-to-date flyers and information
Attend and participate in third-party safety trainings, seminars, workshops, and programs, as requested by Supervisor or management
Translations of documents as needed
Various administrative tasks as needed
Other projects or tasks assigned by Senior Human Resources Manager or management as needed