Safety Coordinator

Salm Partners is GROWING and we NEED YOU! We are expanding our Safety Team and adding another Safety Coordinator to our new plant located 625 Hager Road in Denmark, WI. This position will promote and ensure Partner safety and compliance with company policies and all applicable OSHA regulations. Conduct safety audits and lead training programs. Promote a strong safety culture for their assigned facility. This position supports the safety, food safety, quality, SQF, GMP and USDA programs and requirements.

Essential duties and responsibilities:

• Promote a high level of safety awareness with all departments and personnel on the shift.
• Work closely with shift leadership to ensure consistent compliance with all safety policies and procedures.
• Conduct equipment orientation with new temporary workers, new hires and partners promoted into new roles on all applicable safety procedures associated with their position and work environment, including pinch points, PPE requirements, cut hazards, guarding, and Lockout/Tagout requirements.
• Conduct monthly on-shift safety refresher training sessions as assigned.
• Conduct weekly Safety Observation Audits and monthly Lockout/Tagout Audits.
• Assist with conducting the monthly Plant Safety Committee meetings and promote participation with shift personnel.
• Assist with conducting monthly facility inspections, including fire extinguisher and emergency lighting.
• Assist with handling of work-related injuries; provide first aid assistance to injured partners and provide Worker’s Comp forms if treatment by a medical professional is needed.
• Assist with conducting accident and near-miss incident investigations; ensure completion of the report form in a timely manner, and assist with identifying root cause of incidents.