Safety Coordinator Job Details | 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.