Job Description

Pay Range from $128,750 to $160,950

• Provide assistance and support to the Fresno-area plants (Belgravia, Cherry and Porterville) in the development and administration of Foster Farms Health & Safety and Property Conservation Programs. Assist organization in the pursuit of an injury-free work environment.
• Reports to Operations Manager (Cherry-Porterville plants) with dotted line to the Belgravia plant manager
• Provide guidance to the management staff in regulatory compliance with federal and state safety regulations as well as company directions.
• Develop and maintain site specific safety programs, including co-ordination of all safety committees and co-ordinate all safety training for management and hourly employees.
• Conduct safety and fire audits of all facilities and give feedback to all appropriate management.
• Lead emergency on site response by creating/maintaining emergency response plans, co-coordinating practices and maintaining expect knowledge of site hazards and tools/equipment/practices necessary for response.
• Create and distribute reports showing current status, trends, concerns and other statistical data.
• Supervise annual facility evacuation and Emergency Response exercises in conjunction with site management and security
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Safety or related field (ASP or CSP preferred)
• 3-5 years health and safety related experience
• Education and experience that clearly indicates the existence of specialized knowledge in 5 or more of the following specialties:
  • Ergonomics
  • Fall production
  • Confined spaces
  • Respiratory protection
  • Electrical safety
  • Lockout/tagout
  • Process safety management
• Knowledge of Cal/OSHA, Fed/OSHA and UFC rules and standards
• Exceptional leadership and people-management skills
• Strong oral and written communication skills and the ability to work in both individual and team work settings with minimum supervision

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Foster Farms is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Minorities, Females, Veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Foster Farms participates in E-Verify during the hire process at all locations for all new Team Members.