Safety Specialist

Company Overview

Milo’s Tea Company is one of the fastest-growing beverage companies in the United States. Our culture and operations are built on the belief that we can make a difference in the world. That is why we put People First and strive to continually reduce our environmental impact on the planet. We leverage our world-class operations and decades-long distribution partnerships to grow the footprint of our core products and create new, innovative beverage products.

• We are the #1 and fastest-growing brand in the Refrigerated Tea Category in the nation.
• Our core mission: People and Planet First — doing good is good for business.
• We are committed to unlocking the personal genius of every associate and have a strong focus on growth and learning.
• Our company is women-led and strongly committed to Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging.
• We pledge 1% of profits annually to charitable giving.
• We are Platinum Certified in Zero Waste Manufacturing: recycling, reducing, and reusing 95% of waste at all facilities.

Why You Will Love Life at Milo's

You will collaborate with a group of passionate and high-performing people, where everyone feels empowered to do their best work and feels good about the work they are doing.

As a People First company, Milo’s is committed to the success and well-being of our associates, customers, and fans, no matter their gender, race, or creed. Some of the remarkable benefits offered include:

• Competitive salary
• 100% employer-paid medical premiums for associates and families
• Free Mental Health, Financial Wellness, and Legal Counseling benefits
• 401K with company match
• Company-paid Life Insurance
• Tuition reimbursement assistance
• Continuous learning opportunities
• Robust parental leave program
• Care Relief Fund to help associates in need
• Associate Assistance Program
• Paid volunteer time

Being a Culture Champion at Milo’s

• Wear the HAT (Hungry-Agile-Together)
• Work effectively with others
• Help our TEAm achieve safety, quality, and production goals
• Interact positively, be self-aware, avoid negative commentary
• Commit to outstanding attendance
• Conduct yourself respectfully with all Milo's TEAm members

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

As a People First company, Milo’s is committed to uplifting our associates, customers, and fans no matter their gender, race, or creed. We invest in Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging in all areas of our business ecosystem. We champion these efforts through partnerships, education, and events to support and celebrate our diverse workforce and networks.

If you require assistance or accommodation to participate in the job application process, please contact [email protected].

Position Summary

Implement the compliance aspect People Based Safety in each manufacturing facility. The safety specialist will use proactive safety techniques to ensure compliance.

Schedule: Monday through Friday, with a split-shift schedule— approximately half the week on day shift and half on night shift. The role also requires flexibility to provide coverage at our Bessemer manufacturing facility as needed.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate employee safety training with Operations management.

• Conduct daily safety and health walk-through inspections of workplace facilities.

• Implement and facilitate proactive and compliance safety training plans and content objectives.

• Complete facility inspections and participate in producing corrective actions.

• Participate in the completion of job hazard analysis.

• Develop and evaluate eight step procedures for energy control.

• Serve as coordinator for the Safety Committee .

• Prepare injury/illness and noninjury incident investigation reports and follow up as necessary.

• Other responsibilities as necessary.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Associate’s Degree required, at least 4-6 years of relevant full-time work experience or a relevant combination of both. Direct training experience is highly desirable. 

• Strong process orientation and ability manage multiple priorities.

• Superior interpersonal and communication skills with a demonstrated ability to lead group discussions and build knowledge.

• Excellent organizational skills and computer proficiency in MS Office required.

Physical Demands

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to handle, reach with hands and arms, see, talk and hear. The employee is required to stand, walk, stoop or kneel. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and to wet and/or humid conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to extreme cold. The noise level in the work environment is usually very loud. All applicants must have the ability to stay at work station and area for three continuous hours.

• The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met or that an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job.