Safety Tech

WESTERN VALLEY MEAT COMPANY•Fresno, CA

3d•$20 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the facility EHS Supervisor or designee, the Safety Technician assists the facility in maintaining a safe and healthy work environment for employees, visitors, vendors, contractors, and the general public. The role supports compliance with company policies and applicable federal, state, and regional safety, health, and environmental regulations, and helps maintain an effective Injury/Illness Prevention Program. The position performs onsite monitoring, auditing, inspections, incident investigation support, data tracking, reporting, and training assistance. It also advises management on safety issues and corrective action plans and helps communicate and enforce workplace safety standards and procedures. Regular onsite attendance and punctuality are required. This is a full-time, day-shift position at Western Valley Meat in Fresno, California. Travel is up to 25%. The stated salary range is $20.00–$30.00 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications. The role involves frequently exerting 10 to 50 pounds of force and may require prolonged periods of walking or standing, as well as sitting, lifting, and moving objects and equipment. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a person with a disability to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

At least one year of experience in Safety.
OSHA 10-hour and 30-hour certifications, a similar certification, or the ability to obtain them.
Leadership skills and problem-solving abilities.
Ability to communicate work and ideas effectively.
Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with hourly and management employees.
Ability to train effectively and convey the EHS mission and expectations.
Effective use of media and electronic data tools for the position.
Ability to deal effectively with other people, especially company personnel, to enlist cooperation in implementing regulations.
Regular onsite attendance and punctuality.
Ability to frequently exert 10 to 50 pounds of force to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects and equipment.
Ability to sit, stand, lift, and move objects and equipment, and to walk or stand for prolonged periods.
Perception of sound, near and far vision, depth perception, ability to provide oral information, manual dexterity to operate technical or business-related equipment, and ability to handle and work with various materials and objects.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual in Spanish and English.

Responsibilities

Monitor and audit implemented safety, health, and environmental policies, practices, and procedures onsite, and provide administrative assistance with them.
Formulate and suggest work safety standards and enforce procedures.
Analyze loss data and trends to identify opportunities for improvement.
Assist with, initiate, participate in, and monitor incident investigations.
Input, track, and maintain data as needed or required.
Maintain contact with employees after accidents as needed or required.
Conduct walkthrough inspections and recommend ways to improve or correct hazards.
Meet compliance and reporting requirements of federal, state, and regional regulatory agencies.
Assist with safety committee activities and provide safety training when assigned.
Prepare written materials, such as reports and summaries, to document activities and convey information.
Assist in preparing staff training materials about established safety, health, and environmental policies, practices, and procedures.
Assist and advise management on safety-related issues, questions, and corrective action plans.
Recommend corrective and disciplinary action in accordance with the company’s Disciplinary Action for Safety Violation policy.
Perform other job tasks as assigned.