Field Safety Specialist

Company Description

Job Description

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 in Shafter, 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

Qualifications

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.

EDUCATION and / or EXPERIENCE :

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

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

Why choose 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.

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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