Safety Specialist, EHS Operations (Bilingual)

Wonderful Citrus • Gloucester City, NJ

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About The Position

The Safety Specialist serves as the area specialist in safety and security, developing and carrying out procedures in collaboration with local facility operations to control incident rates and health exposures and minimize work-related and site incidents. The role supports safety, health, and security operations at a citrus packing facility, including incident response, compliance, training, audits, and security duties.

The position is scheduled for second shift, from 3:30 PM until close, and will change back to first shift at the end of the season. The role requires flexibility to work schedules and shifts as needed for a seven-day operation. Pay is $24.72–$26.50 per hour, with final compensation dependent on skills and experience.

Requirements

• High school diploma required; an AA/AS degree is preferred.
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish.
• Proficiency with computers, email, and Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook).
• Understanding of packinghouse or warehouse processes and flow operations.
• Well-developed observational and analytical skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work flexible schedules and shifts as needed for a seven-day operation.
• Ability to plan daily and weekly tasks and adapt to competing demands.
• Strong relationship-building skills across organizational levels and functions.
• Knowledge of applying OSHA/CALOSHA regulations.
• Experience administering personnel policies and procedures.
• Professional demeanor and image.
• Ability to make decisions within the scope of the job and work autonomously within assigned duties.
• Receptiveness to additional training to broaden skills.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret business publications, professional journals, technical procedures, and governmental regulations.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedures manuals, and present information effectively to groups and respond to questions.
• Ability to apply mathematical concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Ability to solve practical problems, handle situations with limited standardization, and interpret written, oral, diagram, or schedule instructions.
• Frequently stand, walk, talk, and hear; use hands to handle objects, tools, or controls; and climb or balance. Occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds.
• Required vision abilities include close, distance, and color vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

• AA/AS degree.

Responsibilities

• Respond to and investigate work-related injuries and notify management of pertinent details.
• Guide and assist plant personnel with safety and health opportunities.
• Review facility incident trends and recommend corrective measures.
• Support internal forklift and aerial-lift certification processes.
• Work with third-party organizations to complete projects safely and effectively.
• Support safety training programs.
• Validate incident report information for accuracy and completeness.
• Investigate incidents with cross-functional team members to determine root causes and effective corrective actions.
• Monitor safety programs, policies, and procedures for compliance with OSHA and other applicable laws and regulations.
• Assist with developing and executing safety programs.
• Conduct scheduled audits to identify workplace hazards and assist in developing corrective actions.
• Conduct exterior security patrols and perform and document assigned security equipment inspections.
• Respond to calls for service, including alarms, incidents, and routine requests such as locking and unlocking doors.
• Maintain a complete understanding of site emergency procedures.
• Report security activities and make necessary adjustments or recommend improvements.
• Participate in daily pass-downs to the next-shift specialist.
• Support special events with traffic control or other necessary security duties.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Safety Manager.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, and dental benefits
• 401(k)
• Continued training
• Education reimbursement program
• Paid sick time
• Paid vacation time
• Paid holiday time
• Wonderful Giving program, allowing employees to donate company money to a cause of their choice
• Opportunities for advancement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED