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, bringing restaurant-quality products to America including single-serve grab-n-go fresh soups, mac & cheese, and entrées in grocery stores and for hot bars and restaurants. The company also creates products with specialty certifications that include organic, gluten-free, and low sodium. This Safety Technician I position is a third shift role, with hours from 11pm-7am, and reports to the Safety Supervisor. The role involves taking a lead in the overall awareness, delivery, and commitment to corporate Environmental, Health and Safety programs.

Requirements

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