Safety Coordinator

Company Description

From tree to table, POM Wonderful delivers a whole lot of healthy. Known for our iconic double-bubble bottle, we grow, harvest, package, and market fresh pomegranates, pomegranate arils, and a selection of delicious pomegranate-blended juices and teas. With over 9,000 acres in California’s Central Valley, POM Wonderful is committed to unleashing the antioxidant power of our handpicked pomegranates.

Join our team as the 3rd Shift Safety Coordinator and take charge of ensuring safety at our manufacturing facility! In this role, you'll be behind creating and implementing safety protocols, policies, and training programs that keep our team safe and our operations smooth. Identify potential hazards, evaluate and refine safety procedures, and champion a culture where safety comes first. Your keen eye for detail and dedication to safety will enable you to reduce workplace incidents and ensure compliance with OSHA and other regulatory standards.

Compensation Range: $19.00-$21.00 (maximum is negotiable on experience) Shift Differential included in addition of the compensation range

Job Description

What Does the 3rd Shift Coordinator Do? 

During the 3rd shift, your primary responsibility is to maintain a safe and secure environment while preventing accidents. Additionally, you will be responsible for the following tasks:

• Conduct workplace audits and safety walk-throughs to ensure everything aligns with expectations.
• Identify unsafe work habits during employee observations and guide employees toward safer practices.
• Take charge of safety and health inspections, proactively identifying and addressing potential hazards.
• Design and conduct interactive training sessions on safety, equipment handling, and emergency response.
• Provide new hires with comprehensive safety onboarding and offer refresher courses to keep experienced employees updated.
• Regularly revise and tailor training programs to reflect changes in equipment or policies, ensuring everyone stays informed.
• Serve as the first responder to workplace accidents, near-misses, or incidents, thoroughly investigating their root causes. Accurately document every detail, ensuring comprehensive records of incidents, inspections, and corrective actions are maintained.
• Observe the work environment to identify hidden hazards or unsafe practices.
• Collaborate closely with employees and management.
• Partner with management and employees to mitigate risks and introduce safety improvements.

Qualifications

To truly excel in this role, the ideal candidate should bring a dynamic mix of skills, expertise, and personality to the table. Here’s what we’re looking for:

• At least 3 years of experience as a safety coordinator
• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and safety standards 
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to analyze data and incidents to drive improvements.
• Training Facilitator
• Ability to interact with all levels of employees and management
• Should be able to lead safety committee or sub
• Computer Literate
• First Aid/CPR Certified
• Proficiency in Spanish is required

Additional Information

Why Work Here? Because We're All About YOU!

• Enjoy the best package, including Medical coverage with 24/7 virtual doctor access, Vision and Dental care, plus a 401(k) plan with matching contributions that grow with you.
• Stay Fit, On Us and Crush your fitness goals with a fully equipped on-site gym
• Enjoy delectable meals at our affordable on-site café, where great ideas are fueled by great food.
• From leadership training to biweekly webinars and a wealth of eLearning opportunities, we've got all your development needs covered. Plus, everyone receives ongoing improvement training to become a problem-solving expert.
• Give Back, Your Way With Wonderful Giving, YOU get to donate company money to a cause you’re passionate about.
• Wellness is Key! Recharge your mind and body with virtual yoga, mindful meditation, and health-focused initiatives.

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POM Wonderful is the largest grower and producer of fresh pomegranates and pomegranate juice in the United States as well as the worldwide leader in fresh California pomegranates and pomegranate-based products including our 100% pomegranate juices, healthy juice blends and teas. We grow, handpick and juice our own pomegranates to ensure the highest quality.

POM Wonderful 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.

The Wonderful Company is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

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