Safety Clerk

OFI

Deming, NM

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Auditing, Communication Skills, Corrective Action, Disbursements, Diversity, English Language, Facilities Management, File Maintenance, Food Production, Health Education, Interpersonal Skills, Maintain Compliance, Manufacturing, Medical Records, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Multilingual, OSHA, Operations Processes, Organizational Skills, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Procedure Development, Risk, Risk Analysis, SAP, Safety Process, Safety Training, Safety/Work Safety, Spanish Language, Startup, Team Player, Vendor/Supplier Selection, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Deming, NM
POSTED
5 days ago

Description

Position Summary
 
Position reports to the facility Safety Manager. The ideal candidate must have a general understanding of industrial health and safety in manufacturing, be able to work independently (supervision as needed), and demonstrate skills needed to perform essential job functions. 
 
The safety clerk position is designed to give the individual a different perspective on health and safety concerns in food manufacturing. It is intended to help the employee gain the basic knowledge and skills required to become a safety professional in agribusiness and food manufacturing. As a safety clerk you will participate with departmental functions, engage employees, and gain a hands-on experience in industrial health and safety.  
 
Position Responsibilities
 
  • Coordinates personnel protective equipment inventory and disbursement of safety related equipment.   
  • Assists in incident investigations and follow up of corrective action.   
  • Supports HS team in conducting safety audits and reviews.   
  • Developing, implementing, and enforcing ofi health and safety policy, procedures, and standards.  
  • Develop machine and equipment operating procedures, including start-up, shutdown and Lockout/Tagout procedures.  
  • Perform routine inspections to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local levels  
  • Conduct periodic inspections of scheduled requirements, reporting any deficiencies  
  • Issue permits for high-risk tasks (confined space, hot-work, etc.)  
  • Perform stand-by monitoring and observation of specified activity (fire watch, attendant, etc.)  
  • Log and maintain employee files, including training, medical and incident records.  
  • Offer support to various departments, as appropriate.  
  • Assist department head with functions related to incident investigation, risk analysis, accident prevention, workplace conditions, etc.  
  • Perform other duties as assigned.  
  • Work with vendors to find solutions to site specific safety concerns
  • Help with safety projects around facility
  • Order/receive thru SAP system
  • Perform monthly safety trainings
  • Issue, keep track of, and maintain employee lockers
  • Help with safety events as needed
  • Willing to complete OSHA 30 training
  • Help with Risk Assessment procedure and development
  • Perform Machine Guarding audits
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
 
 
Position Requirements
   
  • Minimum education required: High school diploma, or GED equivalent  
  • Have completed at least six (6) months probationary period, unless otherwise specified.  
  • Health and safety educational background, or other related field of experience  
  • Excellent attendance record  
  • Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills  
  • Ability to interact with people of different levels of the organization  
  • Outstanding work ethic  
  • Excellent teamwork skills, along with ability to work independently   
  • Effective organizational skills  
  • Proficient with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook  
  • Reliable transportation  
  • Maintain integrity, honesty, and privacy regarding personal employee information.  
  • Bi-lingual (English/Spanish) is highly preferred for majority population  
 
 
Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization. 
  
ofi provides equality of opportunity for all persons with respect to hiring without discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, veteran status, or sexual orientation. All employment will be decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us for support at:

US-Talent.Acquisition@ofi.com

 
 
At ofi, we celebrate our diversity. Olam Americas Inc. is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.  

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