Safety Coordinator

Job Summary

The Safety Coordinator works within the manufacturing plant to ensure compliance with all required company safety policies/programs and OSHA standards.

Hours: 8am-5pm M-F, some weekends as needed

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

• Administer Darling Ingredients Safety program which includes, but is not limited to, conducting OSHA safety training for new employees, annual training of employees, monthly safety committee facility walk-through, accident investigations, and advising safety committee members in accident review process.
• Plan, organize, schedule, and conduct inspections of facility, work areas, and equipment.
• Assess risk, determine scope, and recommend changes to improve implementation of Darling's safety program throughout the facility.
• Provide assistance during accident/near-miss investigations.
• Manage and participate in all aspects of Safety.
• Ensure safety compliance with local, state and federal safety regulations.
• Ensure proper monitoring and operation of safety equipment and required PPE.
• All other duties as assigned by management.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• 2 years of experience in safety management; preferred experience in a manufacturing, food production or agri-business environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in Safety or a related field.
• Highly organized; superior time management skills.
• Exceptional communication skills both written and oral.
• Self-motivated; self-starter; able to multi-task.
• Works well with others in a team environment.
• Good computer skills in Microsoft Office applications.

Physical Demands

• Frequently required to walk, stand, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crawl, and crouch.
• Occasionally required to lift, push, pull or move up to 50 lbs.
• Regularly required reach with hands and arms.
• Occasional overnight travel by personal vehicle or airplane.

Work Environment

Job functions will be carried out in an office, plant, outdoor property or field environment.

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