Health and Safety Coordinator
$75,000–$85,000 year
On-siteOakfield, New York, United States
Job Summary
Lead all facility health, safety, security, and environmental programs, including employee training, regulatory compliance, OSHA reporting, and policy management. Investigate workplace incidents, conduct root cause and risk analyses, manage workers' compensation cases, and develop strategies to reduce injuries and improve safety performance. Chair the facility Safety Committee, support continuous improvement initiatives, safety audits, hazard assessments, and capital project safety reviews. Coordinate emergency preparedness and security programs, including Hazmat team activities, DHS compliance requirements, PPE assessments, and collaboration on company-wide safety standards. This role requires a Bachelor's degree in Safety Science or related field with 2–5 years of manufacturing experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to work in both office and plant environments. Join Nortera, North America's leader in ready-to-cook vegetables, to drive safety culture across their private and retail brands.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Safety Science, Business, Occupational Health & Safety, or a related field
- 2–5 years of experience in a manufacturing, industrial, or distribution environment
- Strong organizational, problem-solving, and multitasking abilities
- Excellent written, verbal, and public speaking communication skills
- Ability to work in both office and manufacturing environments
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
- Ability to climb
- Ability to bend
- Ability to perform other physical activities required to support plant safety operations
Desired Qualifications
- Experience leading teams
- Experience facilitating group discussions
- Experience driving safety initiatives
- Process Safety Management (PSM) experience
- Risk Management Program (RMP) experience
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