Coordinator-Safety at Reser's Fine Foods in HALIFAX, North Carolina

Job Description:

General Summary: Under limited supervision, provides the plant and staff with the appropriate resources, materials and knowledge to achieve occupational health & safety compliance and injury prevention.

 

Benefits and Culture 

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package designed to help employees live a healthier life, build rewarding careers and save for the future. Reser's offers choices whenever possible, because we recognize the diverse and ever changing needs of our employees. Full-time employee benefits include medical, dental, vision, AD&D, life, 401(k) with discretionary match, wellness programs, paid time off, company paid holidays and a variety of voluntary benefit options.

We strive to be your Employer of Choice. As one of our five cornerstones, this means that we go all-out to create an environment that shows we are committed to investing in employee growth and creating a culture of belonging where employees want to build a lasting career.

 

Principal Duties and Responsibilities 

1. Coordinates environmental health and safety programs and policies at manufacturing plant.

2. Coordinates Reser’s safety programs and policies throughout the plant.

3. Coordinates administrative activities of the Corporate Risk Management Plan and others.

4. Develops and provides safety related resources and plant training. Maintains related tracking documentation on Reser’s LMS system. 

5. Advises and assists employees in adherence to company and governmental safety standards.

6. Heavy participation on Incident Investigations and Root Cause – workplace injury/property damage.   

7. Facilitates facility safety committee activity and meetings. 

8. Assists and coordinates OSHA 300 log maintenance with Human Resources. 

9. Frequent safety audits individually and with supervisory staff.

10. Coordinates with appropriate third-party tours and audits (Loss Control, Property).

11. Ongoing work and communication with plant management teams.

 

Job Specifications

1. High understanding of Occupational Health and Safety compliance. Knowledge of Federal and State OSHA/EPA requirements.

2. Manufacturing experience in the food industry is preferred. 

3. Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational (Environmental) Health and Safety or related field is preferred.

4. People oriented position must possess good communication skills.

5. Bilingual – English/Spanish is a plus.

 

Working Conditions

1. Office and production environments – indoors and outdoors.

2. The environment may be wet or dry and temperatures may range from 0°F to 100°F.

3. Occasional exposure to hazardous materials and noise.

4. May require long periods of standing and walking.

5. Availability to travel a couple times a year.

6. Weekend work and off shift work may be required.

7. Occasional lifting with packages in excess of 35 lbs.

 

Recipe for Success

Reser’s is the leading provider of fresh refrigerated deli salads, side dishes, and prepared foods for the supermarket, club store, and food service industries. Family owned and operated, Reser’s has been a proud sponsor of good times at racetracks, picnics, BBQs, music festivals, and affordable family meals since 1950. Reser’s family of brands include Reser’s American Classics, Main St Bistro, Stonemill Kitchens, and more. With more than 4,500 employees, Reser’s operates 14 facilities in the US, Mexico, and Canada and actively supports the communities it serves. 

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