Safety Coordinator
Date: Dec 16, 2024
Location: Wausau, WI, US, 54401
Company: Great Lakes Cheese
Job Overview
The Safety Coordinator provides support related to safety and training to production supervisors and management, and serves as a liaison between the plant and Corporate EHS
Job Responsibilities
- Calculate and/or track monthly safety related data
- Update the OSHA 300 and 300A
- Inspect safety related equipment
- Audit site safety signs, area markings, and mirrors. Replace as necessary
- Conduct environmental inspections
- Conduct training sessions, including new hire orientation, annual regulatory topics, and OJT Train the Trainer, on all shifts
- Communicate and track internal training requirements; assess training gaps
- Work with the OJT program document owners on document revisions and OJT 90-day competency evaluations
- Facilitate the Safety Committee meetings, and maintain the minutes
- Conduct monthly safety audits with appropriate members of the management team. Document corrective actions
- Participate in incident investigations. Create one page summaries for distribution
- Create, distribute, and track safety talks and single point lessons
- Ensure monthly chemical inventory is conducted and documented by chemical suppliers. Complete related annual environmental reports, including, but not limited to Tier II and Form R
- Coordinate annual hearing testing, evacuation drills, and other regulatory tasks as directed
- Assist in development of “task based” LOTO Procedures
- Update electronic safety message boards
- Regularly meet with Maintenance to prioritize safety work orders
- Maintain Hazard ID and Safety Observation Logs and follow up on items
- Maintain accurate and complete files, including inspections, written programs, and reports.
- Communicate effectively
- Update the Safety Data Sheets in MSDS Online
- Complete clerical tasks related to Process Safety Management
- All GLC employees are expected to perform any assignment or job task according to the stated safety policies and procedures
- All GLC employees are expected to produce and promote our products and services in a manner that exceeds the quality and value expectation of our customers and consumers by adhering to Good Manufacturing Practices, Policies and Procedures outlined in our Safe Quality Food Program
- Other responsibilities as assigned by the manager
Required Education and Experience
- High School diploma or GED.
- General understanding of manufacturing processes and related equipment.
- Ability to make decisions based on standard practices.
- Ability to regularly create and update electronic documents.
- Experience with Microsoft Windows Applications
- Basic computer skills, including PowerPoint, Word, and Excel.
- Ability to handle multiple tasks, troubleshoot, and problem solve.
Preferred Education and Experience
- OSHA 10 Hour / OSHA 30 Hour Certification*
- EPA RCRA Waste Management Certification (Annual Course)*
- DOT Hazardous Materials Transportation Certification (Tri-Annual Course, Ground Shipments)*
- First Aid/CPR Certification (Bi-Annual Course)*
- *If not already certified, it is required that employees achieve this certification within the first 90 days of employment and/or assignment to the role.
Working Conditions
• Hair nets, ear plugs/muffs, hardhats, and/or safety glasses may be required.
• Occasional exposure to industrial operations including: temperature extremes from approximately 35ºF to 100ºF; noise levels in excess of 85 dB; moisture and moving machinery.
• Work is mainly performed in an office setting, with some time spent in a manufacturing environment
EEOC & Disclaimer
Great Lakes Cheese is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer.
Nearest Major Market: Wausau