Director of Safety and Food Safety Services

Company: Western Agricultural Processors Association
Location: Fresno
Posted on: June 24, 2022

Job Description:

Job Description Director of Safety and Food Safety Services Primary Duties -

• Perform safety and food safety services for members and clients
• Work with and assist Safety Specialist in providing these services
• Provide support for administrative staff Detailed Duties -
  • Provide safety and food safety services for members and clients
    • Conduct pre-season and on-demand safety training
    • Conduct audits and inspections
    • Conduct accident investigations
    • Develop written plans and programs
    • Prepare, file and carryout Cal/OSHA Appeals
    • Develop and carryout Specific Training Meetings
      • Conduct regional trainings on the following topics: lockout/tagout, confined spaces, aerial lift/fall protection, hazard communication, and yard truck safety
      • Participate in, and provide support for Safety/Labor Summits and Annual Meeting
      • Perform duties related to Association outreach
        • Write newsletter articles related to safety and food safety
        • Write 3 or 4 articles per year for West Coast Nut Grower Guide related to safety and/or food safety
        • Develop latest news bulletins and social media content on safety, food safety and environmental related items
        • Prepare and provide updates on safety and environmental issues at quarterly board meetings
        • Monitor Cal/OSHA Activites
          • Attend Cal/OSHA board meetings and advisory meetings
          • Develop and submit testimony and comments on pertinent and applicable regulations
          • Professional development
            • Attend at least four training sessions per year related to safety and food safety issues
            • Attend Annual AgSafe meeting
            • Participate in local and regional American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP) eventsQualifications and Requirements -
              • Bachelors degree from an accredited university in agriculture, safety, engineering or related field, or equivalent experience
              • Ability to work independently or as a team member
              • Ability to accomplish tasks w/ minimal supervision
              • Excellent customer service skills
              • Effective communicator and planner
              • Preferably bilingual in Spanish and English
              • Ability to set priorities and work on multiple tasks
              • Ability to travel 20% of the time within state and 2% of time out of state within U.S.
              • Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, and Access)

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