Job Description:
The HR/Safety Assistant works under the direction of the HR/Safety Manager at Lakeside Organic Gardens. This position is responsible for assisting with designing, development, and implementation of environmental, health and safety policies and programs to include: IIPP, Accident Reporting and Investigation, Workers’ Compensation Claim Management, Emergency Action/Response Plan, Fire Prevention, Forklift Operation, Hazardous Communication, Lockout/Tagout, Machine Safety and Equipment Usage, Personal Protective Equipment, Safety Committee meetings, Safety Training, Record Keeping and Posting Requirements, Facility and Field Inspections in Central and Southern California.
Compensation/Salary:
DOE
Requirements:
- Must be Bi-lingual. English / Spanish speak, read, and write.
- Clean DMV driving history / insurable.
- Candidate must be reliable and punctual.
- A strong work ethic and job dedication is essential to be successful in this position.
- Strong communication skills are essential. Must have the ability to speak to large groups of employees. Good math and written communication skills are required.
- An attention to detail in all activities is imperative.
- Computer literacy with familiarity with MS Outlook, Word, and Excel is required.
- Candidates must be well organized and comfortable working independently.
- HR/Safety knowledge is preferred.
Physical skills, mental abilities, and requirements:
- The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Will require walking for long periods of time on wet and uneven terrain as part of field audits.
- Ability to travel independently and work in remote areas.
- Often standing, walking, sitting, reaching, turning, and climbing stairs for long periods of time.
- Ability to work in an office and cooler environment with a temperature range between 34 – 70 plus degrees Fahrenheit.
- Ability to work in a field environment with a temperature ranging from 34 to 110 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Ability to lift fifty pounds without undue physical exertion and ability to stoop, reach, walk, and other physical activities associated with an office and field environment.
- Ability to communicate verbally and comprehend verbal instructions and requires sufficient sight and hearing to perform all job functions.
- Positive attitude with willingness to pro-actively solve issues.
- Ability to carry out defined procedures with specific instructions and abilities to learn new duties with minimal repetition.
- Strong interpersonal skills, including strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Must be a self starter, ability to work independently, and manage a project from its initiation to completion with minimal supervision.
- Ability to maintain effective working relationships with employees, supervisors, venders, and peers.
Responsibilities & Duties:
Work Schedule:
- This position requires that the candidate work Monday through Saturday up to 10 hours a day and including some holidays.
- Ability to travel for 2 or 3 days to Southern California, several times a year.
HUMAN RESOURCES:
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- New hire orientation. Ensure that new hire employees fill out all required documents and orally inform employees of all company policies and procedures.
- Translate information verbally and in writing for employees. When necessary candidate must have the ability to translate documents or oral instructions to employees.
- Guarantee the implementation of all policies and procedures including Employee Handbook.
- Heavy interaction/collaboration in the field with Production Manager.
SAFETY:
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Industrial Illness Prevention Program (IIPP). Implement the various elements of the company’s IIPP.
- Accident/Exposure Reporting and Investigation. Implement the Accident/Exposure Reporting and Investigation program.
- Workers’ Compensation Claim Management. Monitor and analyze accident and injury trends, identify areas for increased training and emphasis of accident prevention.
- Emergency Response Plan. Ensure company’s Emergency Response Plan is current and implemented. Ensure appropriate individuals are trained in the processes and procedures should the plan be activated.
- Forklift Operation. Ensure the company forklift operation program is compliant. Oversee forklift training, track and monitor forklift certification training records and licenses, ensure daily forklift inspections are being conducted and documented, ensure employees are wearing the appropriate PPE.
- Hazardous Communication. Review, revise, and implement the Hazardous Communication program. Ensure the program and company practices comply with CalOSHA standards.
- Machine Safety and Equipment Usage. Ensure the Machine Safety and Equipment Usage program is communicated to employees and provide training as required.
- Personal Protective Equipment. Ensure employees are trained on the use and purpose of PPE, ensure employees are consistently and correctly wearing the appropriate PPE for the job being performed.
- Safety Training. Implement safety training programs to include weekly tailgates, monthly safety meetings and written materials. Safety Training is to support the overall safety program and the IIPP.
- Posting Requirements. Ensure that all posting requirements are up to date.
- Facility Inspections. Coordinate and conduct work area assessment, surveys, and program evaluations to determine the presence of hazardous conditions, such as, noise exposure, chemical exposure, indoor air quality, light levels, confined space, ventilation.
Education:
- Associates Degree preferred but not required with comparable experience in HR/Safety.
