Safety Officer

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Kodiak, AK, USA
In-Office
Mid level
Food • Logistics • Agriculture • Manufacturing
The Role
Ensure workplace safety at an Alaskan processing facility by developing and implementing safety policies, conducting training and inspections, investigating incidents, maintaining safety documentation and regulatory compliance, and promoting a safety culture.
Summary Generated by Built In
As the Safety Officer, you will be a vital member at one of our Alaskan processing facilities responsible for ensuring a safe and healthy working environment within an organization. This position will develop, implement, and monitor safety policies and procedures, conduct safety training, investigate accidents and incidents, and promote a culture of safety. Safety Officer plays a crucial role in protecting the well-being of employees and preventing workplace injuries.

Requirements

Essential Functions/Qualifications

The responsibilities of the position include the following:


  • Follow all OSHA/AKOSH/EPA standards and company policies while on company property as well as while operating a company vehicle off property. 

  • Ensure site information is complete and current and on-site safety program activities are documented. 

  • File near misses and first reports of injury, completes accident investigations, and relays information to facility and corporate management. 

  • Identify and evaluate hazardous conditions and practices in the workplace and report to the Plant Manager. 

  • Plan, develop, implement and document safety training for new employee orientation and annual required programs 

  • Coordinate the development of safety policies to comply with OSHA standards and to ensure employee safety.

  • Schedule safety meeting times, document minutes.

  • PSM committee member and scribe.

  • Assist 3rd party contractor in conducting annual noise survey and employee hearing tests.

  • Conduct an annual chemical physical inventory and audit SDSs.

  • Assist HR Manager in the maintenance of OSHA logs and posts OSHA 300A form in accordance with regulations.

  • Participate in quarterly claim reviews.

  • Notify management of regulatory/enforcement visits, accompanies inspector, attend opening and closing conferences, document the inspection and conference including photos.

  • Conduct a planned emergency evacuation drill 1 time each season.

  • Schedules First Aid/CPR training for facility.

  • Attend daily production morning meetings and update group on safety items as needed.

  • Conduct and document on-site inspections to audit physical conditions and safe work practices.

  • Manage and maintain all safety-related documentation, safety record keeping, and reporting requirements.

  • Establish a safety committee and schedule meeting times.

  • Assist human resources in monitoring worker compensation claims.

  • Help develop controls for identified hazards, coordinate the implementation of controls from results of hazard analysis.

  • Measure and evaluate the effectiveness of the hazard control system, policies, and procedures and recommend changes that reflect improved opportunities to eliminate workplace accidents and injuries.

  • Other duties are to ensure the facility and organization is fully supported and successful.


Competencies

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following functional and interpersonal competencies:


Functional

  • Safety Regulations: In-depth knowledge of safety regulations, standards, and best practices.

  • Safety Training: Ability to develop, conduct, and evaluate safety training programs.

  • Accident Investigation: Proficiency in investigating accidents and incidents, identifying causes, and implementing corrective actions.




Benefits

Silver Bay Perks

Benefits and Perks listed below may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Silver Bay and the state where you work. 


  • Health Insurance: Seasonal Employees and their families are eligible for health benefits that include medical, dental and vision benefits once the employee meets the required 1560 hours worked to become benefit eligible. Employees are also eligible to receive basic life insurance. 

  • Employee Assistance Program:  Available for employees and their families.  

  • Other Compensation: Employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. 


Silver Bay Seafood's is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condit

Skills Required

  • Knowledge of OSHA/AKOSH/EPA standards and ability to follow company safety policies
  • Document and maintain on-site safety program activities and safety-related records
  • Conduct accident investigations, file near misses and first reports of injury
  • Identify and evaluate hazardous conditions and recommend/implement controls
  • Develop, deliver, and document safety training including new hire orientation and annual programs
  • Coordinate PSM committee activities and act as scribe
  • Conduct annual chemical inventory, audit SDSs, and assist with regulatory inspections
  • Assist with annual noise surveys and employee hearing tests coordination
  • Schedule and document safety meetings, emergency evacuation drills, and First Aid/CPR training
  • Maintain OSHA logs and post OSHA 300A in accordance with regulations
  • Support HR with worker compensation claim monitoring and quarterly claim reviews
  • Attend daily production meetings and communicate safety items to staff
  • Manage safety documentation, reporting requirements, and ensure inspection documentation (including photos)
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The Company
7,500 Employees

What We Do

Silver Bay Seafoods is a fishermen-owned, vertically integrated company delivering premium, sustainably harvested seafood. Recognized as Alaska's #1 seafood processing company, they operate fast-paced facilities dedicated to processing, packaging, and inspecting high-quality seafood products. The company is committed to sustainable practices and remains owned by the fishing community, ensuring a direct pipeline from harvest to delivery.

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