Safety Coordinator Jobs

Are you the go to subject matter expert that is passionate about the safety and welfare of your employees? Imagine having greater support to develop impactful safety programs with an established, successful organization that will provide you with a greater sense of accomplishment and room to grow.

Darling Ingredients is looking for a Safety Coordinator to join our team at our plant located in Rose Hill, NC. In this critical and high impact role you will be responsible for maintaining safe conditions throughout the industrial facility.

As a member of the team, you can expect:

• Very attractive compensation
• Guaranteed contributions to your 401(k) account
• $500-$1000 annual contribution towards your health savings account
• Great Benefits – medical, dental, vision, profit sharing, paid time off
• Advancement opportunities – We are always looking for key players motivated to move up to higher level roles.

Job Summary:

Maintain safe conditions throughout the division. Train all division employees on all appropriate subject matter as directed. Conduct inspections, audits and routine examinations of all work areas to ensure that they are free of recognized hazards and that all established rules and procedures are being followed. Provide guidance and advice to Division General Manager in all Safety related areas. Serve as a liaison between the division and local regulatory agencies, the community as well as the Corporate Safety Department.

If you have the following, we want to hear from you:

• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and diplomatically.
• Must have excellent computer skills (developing tables, presentations, drafting reports, etc.)
• Clear understanding of Darling Ingredients as a company and of rendering as an industry and the desire to remain employed in the industry.
• Minimum of 2 years of college; 3-5 years experience providing safety management or a combination that demonstrates sufficient knowledge.
• Conducting continual improvement towards certification and higher degrees of knowledge in the field of safety

Essential duties/responsibilities:

• Coordinate with Division General Manager to establish divisional safety related goals and objectives. Report to Corporate Safety Department on any goals and objectives and seek out assistance when necessary.
• Conduct audits of entire divisional operations for compliance in accordance to all related regulations, including plant and transportation operations.
• Provide 10 hour OSHA training, (If not OSHA 501 trained complete course within 1 year).
• Identify all risks/hazards involved in division operations and recommend/coordinate the appropriate control to limit occupational exposure.
• Conduct any and all appropriate safety training for Plant Operations, Plant Maintenance, Vehicle Maintenance and Transportation as needed at the divisional level and maintain all appropriate training records.
• Conduct investigation and Root Cause Analysis on all division incidents as defined by the company Accident investigation policy.
• Attend local and regional safety conferences, seminars and classes as necessary and remain abreast on current regulations, trends and best practices.
• Maintain division safety plan, programs and procedures.
• Complete and submit all reports as directed by the Corporate Safety Department.
• Manage division Return to Work/Work Comp. Program.
• Coordinate with District Transportation Trainer to ensure drivers remain trained in essential safety topics associated with their jobs.
• Coordinate with Division General Manager to ensure that any official/visitor from a regulatory agency is escorted while at the division.
• Respond to division emergencies and safety related incidents, when possible.
• Be able to perform confined space Training for employees to include: Entry, attendant, Supervisor, and rescue.
• Regularly review Division 300 and 300A for accuracy.
• Interpret, implement and verify compliance with all applicable OSHA, DOT, FMCSA, EPA and other regulatory regulations.

Physical Demands:

• Able to lift 50 pounds.
• Several hours standing/walking

Working Environment:

• Travel up to 10% – overnight travel required as needed.
• Occasional evening and weekend work required.

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