Safety Specialist

At Ole, our mission is to produce the finest Authentic Mexican inspired products with an unwavering commitment to quality and freshness. We believe that holding a seat at your dinner table is the ultimate compliment, and we strive to help families create wholesome, fun, and authentic eating experiences.

Bilingual Safety Specialist

Job Brief

Review, evaluate, and analyze work environments and design programs and procedures to control, eliminate, and prevent disease or injury caused by chemical, physical, and biological agents, or ergonomic factors. May conduct inspections and enforce adherence to laws and regulations governing the health and safety of individuals. Implement and conduct evaluation of programs designed to limit chemical, physical, biological, and ergonomic risks to workers. Safety coordinators conduct safety training sessions, respond to incident reports, and develop plans for different emergency scenarios. This individual must understand industry regulations for workplace safety and designing practices and procedures that comply with those expectations.

Responsibilities

• Recommend measures to help protect workers from potentially hazardous work methods, processes, or materials.
• Handling risk assessments to gather information on safety issues.
• Order suspension of activities that pose threats to workers' health or safety.
• Investigate accidents to identify causes or to determine how such accidents might be prevented in the future.
• Ensuring compliance with OSHA, federal and state regulations.
• Report and complete OSHA violations and/or injuries.
• Understanding of OSHA forms 300, 300A, 301
• Inspect or evaluate workplace environments, equipment, or practices to ensure compliance with safety standards and government regulations.
• Collaborate with engineers or physicians to institute control or remedial measures for hazardous or potentially hazardous conditions or equipment.
• Advise company regarding health or safety issues.
• Inspect work environments monthly to ensure safety.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals to plan or provide treatment.
• Consult with others regarding safe equipment and/or facilities. Verifying that employees consistently follow safety protocols.
• Conduct on-boarding and remedial training for new hires and current staff. Teaching supervisors, managers, and other leaders in the company about health and safety standards.

Requirements and skills

• Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively. English/Spanish
• Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Complex Problem Solving - Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
• Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
• Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
• Bilingual Spanish & English

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Retirement savings plan with company match.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Supportive and inclusive work environment