Wyckoff Farms Inc.
is a Vertically Integrated, Lower Valley Agricultural Organization seeks to fill a full-time Field Safety Compliance Officer within our Grandview, WA facility.
*Position Description: *
The Safety Officer is primarily responsible for planning, coordinating, and directing the employee safety program that is designed to ensure continuous availability of fruit and vegetable products consistent with compliance standards.
The incumbent will travel to all departments to advise and audit safety programs and maintain compliance with federal and state safety regulations.
Food Safety and Safety in general have crossover.
*Primary functions*:
· Actively engage the workforce and management to promote and develop an employee safety culture.
· Make sure all required annual training is done and tracked and kept on file ie.
Tractor, ATV, WPS, Forklift, etc.
· Educate and train key staff members to utilize proper procedures
· Demonstrate proper use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), appropriate tools and procedures, and standard operating procedures (SOP).
· Monitor the implementation and compliance of safety programs in the field and verify that these programs meet company, regulatory and third-party standards.
· Partner with Food Safety Manager on safety programs that affect both employee safety and food safety.
· Collect, organize, file and prepare documents and reports on all field compliance activities and records pertinent to employee safety.
· Assist in preparing for and participating in internal and external regulatory inspections.
To include corrective actions, fertilizer application records, plant protection applications and procedures, integrated pest management, water sampling, soil management, and employee safety.
· Interact with local, state, and federal regulatory agencies
· Pursue a WISHA10 certification and other relevant related certifications.
· Responsible for implementing and improving company safety programs and procedures.
· Implement continuous improvement processes such as setting benchmarks, collecting data, tracking results, and identifying and implementing corrective actions to improve results.
· Schedule and deliver field safety meetings and reports.
· Audit accident reports, safety meeting minutes, and follows up with supervisor when safety deficiencies or internal investigations need to be addressed.
· Updates and reviews field safety and regulatory bulletin boards for compliance.
*Secondary Functions*:
· Attend horticulture and industry educational meetings and pesticide and safety seminars.
· Coordinate annual CPR certification class for all department supervisors and crew leaders.
*Qualifications*:
· Must be action oriented with the ability to manage multiple priorities
· Bilingual in English/Spanish, comfortable translating in large outdoor groups
· Two to five years of experience in agriculture
· Must have private applicator license or get licensed
· Working knowledge of employee safety and OSHA/Labor & Industries regulations
· Excellent interpersonal skills with strong verbal/written communication skills
· Capable computer skills, including Excel, Word, and other computer data entry/storage
*Physical Requirements*:
· Ability to work in varied outdoor environments, include day travel 50-75% of time (specifically during harvests).
· Job responsibilities require minimal restrictions in mobility and/or severe limitations in eyesight, hearing or speech.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $67,800.
00 - $100,000.
00 per year
Benefits:
* 401(k) 4% Match
* 401(k) matching
* Dental insurance
* Health insurance
* Health savings account
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Vision insurance
Schedule:
* Monday to Friday
* Weekends as needed
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Ability to Relocate:
* Grandview, WA 98930: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
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