11/11/2024
Job Title: Agriculture Safety Director
Overview:
We are seeking an experienced Safety Professional to develop and implement comprehensive safety programs across our agricultural operations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in occupational health and safety, with specific knowledge of agricultural risks, regulations, and DOT compliance.
Key Responsibilities:
• Design and implement safety programs (Industrial Illness Prevention Program and Emergency Response Plan), compliance strategies and sustainable management systems.
• Plans and implements safety policies and procedures in compliance with local, state, and federal rules and regulations including Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
• Manage and implement the Accident/Exposure Reporting and Investigation program. Ensure the program clearly explains the methods and practices for reporting and investigating accidents/exposures; communicate risks to management.
• Review, monitor, and manage the Worker’s Compensation Claims and process. Managing the early return to work and modified duty program, monitoring and analyzing accident and injury trends, performing hazard analysis; collaborating directly with the worker’s compensation insurance carrier, attorney, and vendors.
• Ensure and coordinate all forklift drivers, machine operators, sanitation workers, mechanics, DOT drivers are trained and licensed accordingly.
• Oversee safety training and ensure that the following are practiced: Personal Protective Equipment, Machine Safety & Equipment usage, Lockout/Tagout, Hazardous Communication, Evacuation Drills, Fall Prevention, etc.
• Prepare site leadership for customer audits.
• Coordinate Process Safety Management (PSM) inspections.
• Schedule and coordinate with vendor annual audiogram testing, and substance abuse testing.
• Evaluate health and safety practices and procedures for risk assessment, following legal guidelines.
Requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree in occupational health and safety or related field
• Must be Bilingual Spanish
• 5+ years of experience in safety management, preferably in agriculture
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or similar certification
• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and agricultural safety standards
• Excellent communication and training skills
• Ability to travel to various work sites as needed
Physical Requirements:
• Physically able to conduct inspections and carry equipment used for inspections.
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at a time.
• Must be comfortable working around heavy machinery.
• Able to work in all climates.
Email resume to [email protected] or call 336-648-5838.
