Safety Specialist, Environmental, Health & Safety Operations (Gloucester City, NJ)

About the role

This position is located 100% onsite in Gloucester City, New Jersey and works the second shift. The Safety & Security Specialist serves as the area specialist in safety and security by developing and carrying out procedures in collaboration with local facility operations to effectively control incident rates and health exposures, and minimize overall work-related and site incidents.

Wonderful Citrus is North America's leading integrated grower, shipper and packer of fresh citrus, farming more than 74,000 acres with supplier relationships worldwide to ensure year-round supply. Consumer brands include Wonderful Halos Mandarins, Wonderful Seedless Lemons, and Wonderful Sweet Scarletts Texas Red Grapefruit.

Responsibilities

• Responds to and investigates work-related injuries; notifies management of pertinent details
• Guides and assists plant personnel with all levels of safety and health opportunities
• Reviews facility incident trends and makes recommendations for implementation of corrections
• Supports internal forklift and aerial lift certification processes
• Interacts with third-party organizations to fulfill project completion goals safely and effectively
• Supports various safety training programs
• Validates incident report information for accuracy and completeness
• Investigates incidents with cross-functional team members to determine root cause and effective corrective actions
• Monitors safety programs, policies, and procedures that meet OSHA and other applicable laws and regulations
• Assists with the development and execution of safety programs
• Conducts scheduled audits to determine workplace hazards and assists in development of corrective actions
• Conducts exterior security patrols
• Performs and documents security equipment inspections as assigned
• Responds to calls for service including alarm and incident response as well as routine calls such as locking and unlocking doors
• Maintains a complete understanding of site emergency procedures
• Reports security activities and makes necessary adjustments and/or recommends improvements
• Participates in daily pass-downs to next shift specialist
• Supports special events with traffic control or other necessary security items
• All other duties as assigned by the Safety Manager

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required (AA/AS preferred)
• Proficiency in computer usage, email, MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook)
• Understanding of packinghouse/warehouse processes and flow operations
• Well-developed observational and analytical skills
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Able to work flexible schedules/shifts as needed for 7-day operation
• Proven skills for planning daily/weekly tasks and adapting to competing demands
• Strong skills developing relationships across all levels and functions
• Knowledgeable in the application of OSHA/CALOSHA regulations
• Experience in administering personnel policies and procedures
• Must project a positive and professional image
• Must be able to make decisions within scope of job
• Readily receptive of additional training for the broadening of skills
• Must be able to work autonomously within scope of job duties

Language Skills

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedures manuals
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the public

Mathematical Skills

• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations

Reasoning Ability

• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and climb or balance. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment

The noise level in the work environment is moderate most of the time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Pay

$24.72 – $26.50 per hour. Final compensation will be dependent upon skills & experience.

Schedule

Second shift scheduled from 3:30 PM – close.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits package including Medical, Vision, Dental, 401k
• Continued training and generous Education Reimbursement Program
• Paid sick, vacation and holiday time
• Wonderful Giving — allowing you to donate company money to a cause of your choice