Safety Coordinator

About the role

Lamb Weston is a leading manufacturer in the food industry, inspiring and bringing people together with foods they love and trust. We serve customers worldwide, empowering individuals to make a genuine difference through our innovative approach.

Responsibilities

• Recognize and participate in the oversight of established facility safety operating procedures, facility safety instructions, and regulatory safety standards.
• Aid in incident investigations and prepare incident reports required by regulatory agencies.
• Plan and deliver training programs to encourage employees to adopt work practices that aim for zero injuries.
• Establish, develop, and maintain teamwork and collaboration with all organizational-level team members to ensure safety/health programs and procedures are being practiced, supported, and reinforced.
• Conduct inspections of the organization’s facilities/equipment to identify and address existing or potential accident hazards and determine corrective measures.
• Participate in and lead hazard identification and assessment activities.
• Train, coach, and assess hazard prevention & control methods and tools.
• Participate and lead internal Key Concepts self-assessment program.
• Participate in internal EHS regulatory audits.
• Facilitate Safety Committee meetings and disseminate information across all shifts and to the management team.
• Inspect or evaluate workplace environments, equipment, or practices to ensure compliance with safety standards and government regulations.
• Conduct EHS health checks to evaluate the performance of various EHS tools.
• Utilize the behavior-based safety approach to observe, analyze, and modify employee behaviors to prevent incidents and improve overall safety performance.
• Assist management in developing energy control procedures and inspecting energy control procedures.
• Attend daily pre-shift meetings and represent the EHS pillar during meetings.
• Maintain and calibrate industrial hygiene equipment.
• Assist Team Leaders and Management in identifying heat stress by participating in walk downs, heat stress monitoring, hazard analysis, Heat Stress equipment training, and providing answers to Heat Stress-related questions.
• Assist management with Emergency Preparedness drills.
• Assist management in managing the Safety Log.
• Recommend measures to protect workers from potentially hazardous work methods, processes, or materials.
• Effectively collaborate, recruit, and build working relationships with other team members at all levels to improve the value of the plant Health and Safety programs.
• Actively participate in Company Safety and Good Manufacturing Practice Programs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Preferred: OSHA 10 Hour Certification.
• Must complete 24-hour Hazardous Materials Technician course and stay current on certification through annual training.
• Successful completion of confined space entrant and attendant training, confined space entry supervisor training, and confined space Train the Trainer.
• Obtain Confined Space Rescue Team Leader certification through company purchased, 3rd party training.
• Assist Incident Commander during emergency response operations and training.
• Assist in supporting the Continuous Skills Department with training.
• Obtain First Aid/CPR/AED certification through onsite training.
• Complete necessary training to become a Fall Protection: Competent Person.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform repetitive arm, wrist, and hand movements.
• Exposure to manufacturing environments: loud noise, excessive heat, cold, wet, slippery conditions, dirt, fumes, smoke, humidity, oils, smells, and allergens.
• Exposure to temperatures ranging from -20 degrees below zero to 35 degrees Fahrenheit in Freezer Operation and 37 degrees to 90 degrees Fahrenheit in Plant Operation.
• May have to sample food while evaluating Lamb Weston products.
• Climb to various heights via stairs or ladders on a regular basis.

Skills

• Strong communication, interpersonal, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

Benefits

Our benefits package includes industry-competitive options such as health insurance benefits, flexible spending accounts, well-being programs, paid time off, financial wellness initiatives, and more. The pay rate is approximately $30.29 per hour, though actual compensation may vary based on location, job role/level, job status, and applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Pay Transparency

In compliance with applicable state and local laws, Lamb Weston provides a reasonable estimate of the compensation for this role. Actual compensation may be higher or lower in the range based on various factors, including work location, job duties, experience, and expertise.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Lamb Weston is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected factor under federal, state, or local law.