Safety Health & Environmental Technician - 2nd Shift

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If you're driven by the passion to do something meaningful that changes lives, Nestlé is the place for you. Nestlé USA is one of seven operating companies that make up Nestlé’s presence in the United States.

We're in 97% of American homes, and as the leading food and beverage company, our goals are to continue to deliver quality food and beverage products, strengthen our local communities, and reduce our environmental and climate impact.

We’re determined to challenge the status quo and be better tomorrow than we are today. As individuals and teams, we embrace our entrepreneurial culture and have created a workplace where collaboration is essential, courage is rewarded, speed is expected, and agility is the norm to delight our consumers every single day.

Here, you will find limitless opportunities to learn and advance your career and feel empowered to succeed in the workplace and beyond.

Because our focus is not only on nourishing our customers, but also about enriching you.

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Position Summary :

The SH&E Technician is responsible for supporting and maintaining the organization’s safety and security programs in order to ensure a safe and accident-free environment as well as the safety and integrity of our product.

Responsibilities :

• Monitors safety programs and policies for OSHA and other governmental regulation compliance.
• Manages workers compensation cases.
• Assists with the management of the Return to Work program.
• Conducts workers’ compensation claim investigations.
• Develops and maintains close communication with insurance carriers, medical providers providing services for injured employees and serves as a liaison between medical providers, injured employees and department supervisors.
• Communicates workers’ compensation benefits to injured workers.
• Plans, coordinates and conducts miscellaneous and annual mandatory safety training for plant personnel.
• Presents new employee safety orientations.
• Assists with monthly safety trainings.
• Conducts safety surveys and writes reports on survey findings and work with the facility to establish corrective actions, responsible parties and timeliness for completion.
• Inspects and evaluates work areas for hazards and unsafe working conditions and takes corrective action.
• Investigates accidents, prepares and files reports and analyzes nature of accident to determine cause and necessary corrective action.
• Aids in the revision of safety programs to improve employee safety awareness.
• Aids in the development of policies, programs and projects to abate workplace hazards.
• Participates in safety team monthly meetings.
• Assists with plant safety audits.
• Maintains effective relationships with management as well as employees regarding all safety matters.
• Participates in sensory training and evaluation to help ensure the highest quality for our products.
• Suggests ways to control labor and supply costs as well as improve processes.
• Ensures that all work activities are performed with attention to the highest standards for quality, safety and compliance with all appropriate legal and food safety requirements and a focus on continuous improvement.
• Ensures that all Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) are followed.
• Follows all company policies & procedures as well as the GMP's (Good Manufacturing Practices).
• Maintains a high level of safety awareness for an accident-free work place.
• Reports any unsafe or hazardous work conditions or safety-related issues to Management.
• Accomplishes all tasks as appropriately assigned or requested.

Education :

Associate’s Degree Preferred; Two to Four years related experience and / or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Skills and Experience :

• Ability to work overtime, irregular hours or rotating shifts.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Applications.
• Solid understanding of safety principals and the ability to apply to the company’s operations.
• Understanding of worker compensation and claims management a plus.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret common scientific and legal documents.
• Ability to respond to common inquiries or concerns from employees.
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of instructions and deal with several issues at once.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Bilingual Spanish / English a plus

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It is our business imperative to remain a very inclusive workplace.

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The skills you've gained while serving our country, such as flexibility, agility, and leadership, are much like the skills that will make you successful in this role.

In addition, with our commitment to an inclusive work environment, we recognize the exceptional engagement and innovation displayed by individuals with disabilities.

Nestlé seeks such skilled and qualified individuals to share our mission where you’ll join a cohort of others who have chosen to call Nestlé home.