Field Safety Specialist

With approximately 100,000 planted acres in California's San Joaquin Valley, Wonderful Orchards is the world's largest grower of almonds, pistachios and pomegranates. In early 2015, Wonderful Orchards ventured into the Bee business with the intention of contributing to the long-term health of bees, investing in R&D efforts and further develop best practices for the industry. Wonderful Bees is growing across the nation! Our growth is exciting, but we can’t do it alone. Join us in this new venture as we look to expand and hire various roles! Wonderful Orchards and Wonderful Bees are a part of The Wonderful Company, a privately held $5 billion company dedicated to harvesting health and happiness around the world through its iconic consumer brands which include Wonderful Pistachios, Wonderful Halos, POM Wonderful, FIJI Water, Teleflora, and JUSTIN Wine

Summary of Position:

A Field Safety Specialist will be responsible for taking on a hands-on approach by doing in-field visits to our farming locations and communicating with various levels of management to enhance the company's safety culture. Work requires a high degree of organizational skills and a desire and willingness to learn the organization's business operations. This position reports to the Sr. Safety Manager and is located at the New Columbia Ranch in Firebaugh, CA.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Functions include but are not limited to the following. Must be able to move freely between tasks depending on work load, season, etc.
• Observes work activities, reports safety observations and provides suggestions for process improvement
• Conducts safety and environmental compliance assessments
• Conduct English and Spanish pre-harvest safety training, CPR training, safety related training and help develop training (SME’s) Subject Matter Experts
• Conducts job safety analysis walks, field and shop inspections, harvest, spray and irrigation activity assessments for system improvements
• Communicates safety related matters to company utilizing emails, technology devices while facilitating safety tailgate meetings and bulletin boards.
• Coaches managers and employees on proper safety procedures and safety gaps and opportunities.
• Assists Operations in the transport of injured employees to medical offices.
• Investigates incidents to identify causes or to determine how such incidents might be prevented in the future.
• Recommends measures to help protect workers from potentially hazardous work methods, processes, or materials.
• Inspect or evaluate workplace environments, equipment, or practices to ensure compliance with safety standards and government regulations.
• Other duties as assigned

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, shall, and/ or ability required.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• Associates degree or safety certifications in Occupational Health, Business Administration, Human Resources or related field is a plus
• 3+ years' experience in-field safety leadership preferred, or equivalent combination education and experience.

SPECIFIC KNOWELDGE, SKILLS, LICENSES, AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS:

• Ability to prioritize tasks and multitask
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Public speaking and presentation skills ·
• Highly organized, punctual and responsible
• Active problem-solver and results-oriented
• Ability to work well in a team setting
• Must possess a valid CA driver's license and have a satisfactory driving record.
• Bilingual in English / Spanish

Pay Range: $70,000 - $85,000. Final compensation will be dependent upon skills & experience.

Why chose Wonderful?

Wonderful Orchards is  part of The Wonderful Company, a privately held $5 billion company, which also has other No. 1 brands such as Wonderful® Pistachios, FIJI® Water, Wonderful® Halos®, JUSTIN® Wine, and Teleflora®. To learn more about The Wonderful Company, visit www.wonderful.com, or follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. To view the current Corporate Social Responsibility report, visit www.wonderful.com/csr.

• We nourish, naturally - We believe that what you put into your body matters. The most nutritious -- and best-tasting -- foods are those from nature.
• We play to win - Our employees set ambitious goals and meet challenges with unified purpose and unmatched energy.
• We act differently - With courage and fearlessness, we are relentless in our quest to inspire healthier. food and beverage choices. As a privately held organization, we have the freedom and the power to make quick and effective decisions.

Wonderful Orchards and The Wonderful Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and with opportunities for advancement. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories.

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