Safety Technician I

Blount Fine Foods•Fall River, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Blount Fine Foods is a family-owned and operated manufacturer, marketer, and developer of premium fresh prepared foods, including single-serve grab-n-go fresh soups, mac & cheese, and entrées. They produce restaurant-quality products for grocery stores, hot bars, and restaurants, with specialty certifications like organic, gluten-free, and low sodium. The Safety Technician I position, reporting to the Safety Supervisor, plays a lead role in promoting overall awareness, delivery, and commitment to corporate Environmental, Health, and Safety programs. This is a third shift position, with hours from 11pm-7am.

Requirements

High School minimum.
Strong communication skills; written and verbal.
Possess a business understanding of manufacturing processes.
Knowledge of Database software; Internet software; Project Management software; Spreadsheet software and Word Processing software.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s Degree preferred
General Industry 30 hour OSHA card a plus
Bilingual in Spanish preferred

Responsibilities

Responsible for observing and complying with all safety and department rules, including accountability of required personal safety equipment.
Performs a variety of administrative, technical, and professional work, in analyzing, administering and sustaining departmental led programs.
Improve workplace safety by recognizing, evaluating and controlling potentially hazardous conditions.
Ensure compliance with all OSHA, State and Local codes.
Educate, monitor, and train personnel in safe work practices.
Identify common workplace health and safety concerns; suggest solutions.
Conducts inspections and assessments.
Participate in Safety initiatives.
Foster a positive behavior based work culture.
Inspect and evaluate workplace to ensure that they follow safety standards and government regulations.
Demonstrate the correct use of safety equipment and practices; assist operators as necessary to help prevent injuries.
Performs a variety of tasks as needed.
Works under general supervision.