Safety Coordinator

By joining Nortera, the world leader in ready-to-use plant-based food, you are deciding to make a positive and sustainable impact on yourself, others and the planet.

We strongly believe vegetable food is THE solution to bring well-being through food to the nearly 9 billion inhabitants of our planet while preserving its resources.

WHY CHOOSE NORTERA

• Competitive salary and Annual bonus program
• Group Health Insurance program w / HSA or FSA
• Dental, Vision, and Supplemental Insurance options
• 401K Retirement Savings account with Company Match
• Paid Vacation and Holiday time
• Employee Assistance Program
• Reimbursement program, for Wellness (Gym Memberships, etc.) and Tuition
• Participation in a volunteer day, activities where we serve our communities
• Opportunities for advancement within a growing company

YOUR DAILY ROLE

You'll invest the majority of your time in these key areas :

• This position will provide full-time environmental health, safety, and security support to plant operations, and will ensure that all facility programs, training, and practices are in compliance with company policy and applicable regulatory agencies.
• Conducts and / or coordinates the completion of all facility safety, security and environmental training for facility personnel.
• Maintain and ensure compliance with all applicable OHSA general industry standards, along with EPA and DEC requirements.
• Investigate and prepare all accident and workers' compensation claims for reporting and manage all facility claims as required.

Specifically, you will :

• Create and manage the facility compliance calendar to ensure company and regulatory safety, environmental, and security programs are conducted as required.
• Be responsible for ensuring all elements of the Safety Management System are being completed and evaluated for effectiveness.
• Serves as chairperson of the facility Safety Committee leading a dynamic team of hourly and salary employees through a continuous improvement process for facility safety initiatives.
• Complete facility Personal Protection Equipment, (PPE) Hazard Assessment, and is responsible for maintaining PPE inventory within the budget set.
• Evaluate and prepare safety recommendations for capital improvement projects and installations.
• Completes Risk and Ergonomic Assessments on equipment, processes, and all work environments as required.
• Coordinates Hazmat Team activities to include, but not limited to, Haz-Wopper Training 24 hr. and 8 hr., Coordinate the Annual Physicals and fit tests.

Establish Hazmat Teams meeting schedule to incorporate Hazmat team members for drills, meetings, training, etc.

You will split your time 50 / 50 between two plants ( 15 Church St, Bergen, NY 14416 and 40 Stevens St, Oakfield, NY 14125)

YOUR PROFILE

You will bring the following to the business :

• Excellent organizational skills and problem-solving ability.
• Excellent writing and public speaking skills.

PROFILE

• A minimum of 3 years experience working in an industrial safety capacity.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Safety Science, or applicable discipline is preferred but not required

If you see yourself fitting into this job and our culture, we want to meet you!

At Nortera, diversity is a treasure that we cultivate!

Join us!

Nortera Inc. is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

EOE. If you are interested in applying for employment and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position, please contact our Human Resources department via phone at 585-434-0399.