Safety Technician I

About the role

Bringing our love of food to families for five generations! Blount Fine Foods is a family-owned and operated manufacturer, marketer, and developer of premium fresh prepared foods. We are an engaging team, bringing restaurant-quality products to America including single-serve grab-n-go fresh soups, mac & cheese, and entrées in grocery stores across the country, as well as for hot bars and restaurants. Help us create the finest food experiences including those with specialty certifications that include organic, gluten-free, and low sodium, among others. Join a proven team for growth, success, and a satisfying career.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for observing and complying with all safety and department rules, including accountability of required personal safety equipment.
• Performs a variety of administrative, technical, and professional work, in analyzing, administering and sustaining departmental led programs.
• Improve workplace safety by recognizing, evaluating and controlling potentially hazardous conditions.
• Ensure compliance with all OSHA, State and Local codes.
• Educate, monitor, and train personnel in safe work practices.
• Identify common workplace health and safety concerns; suggest solutions.
• Conducts inspections and assessments.
• Participate in Safety initiatives.
• Foster a positive behavior based work culture.
• Inspect and evaluate workplace to ensure that they follow safety standards and government regulations.
• Demonstrate the correct use of safety equipment and practices; assist operators as necessary to help prevent injuries.
• Performs a variety of tasks as needed.
• Works under general supervision.

Requirements

• Associate’s Degree preferred, High School minimum.
• General Industry 30 hour OSHA card a plus.

Qualifications

• Bilingual in Spanish preferred.
• Knowledge of Database software; Internet software; Project Management software; Spreadsheet software; Word Processing software.

Skills

• Strong communication skills; written and verbal.
• Possess a business understanding of manufacturing processes.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision benefits
• 401k with Company match
• Paid time off including vacation, sick time and holidays
• Education Assistance Program
• Life Insurance and Short Term Disability
• Discounts on Blount products at Company retail location

Pay

$17.00/Hr to $17.43/Hr

Schedule

Third shift, hours are 11pm‑7am.