SM Safety Coordinator at South Mill Champs – Kennett Square, Pennsylvania

ABOUT US:

South Mill Champs began four generations ago in 1932 when Louie Pia, an Italian immigrant, began operating a small mushroom farm in southeastern Chester County, Pennsylvania. Since then, we have continued to expand and grow in the mushroom industry ⁠— acquiring new farms, building new facilities equipped with the latest technology, and extending our distribution network ⁠— in an effort to become one of the largest, most trusted mushroom growers in North America.

Today, South Mill Champs proudly supplies over 140 million pounds of fresh, frozen, and minimally processed mushrooms throughout North America. We continue to offer unparalleled service to regional retail, foodservice, wholesale and processing customers providing high quality mushrooms quickly and efficiently. Our mission is to nourish the planet sustainably by providing the North American market with responsibly grown, great tasting, good-for-you mushrooms.

We are seeking a Safety Coordinator for our composting and mushroom farming facilities located in Kennett Square, PA . The successful candidate will assist the Safety Department in conducting the day-to-day safety activities, minimizing the risk of job-related accidents.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Full-time Loader / Forklift / Pallet Jack operator trainer

• Full-time new hire Safety Orientation facilitator

• Chemical management organizer and Haz Com / GHS coordinator

• LOTO / Confined Space / Haz Com safety trainer

• Safety inspector and STOP Observation facilitator

• Coordinate and perform all EHS required trainings within the company

• Develop and enforce OSHA guidelines, policies, and requirements

• Ensure monthly departmental safety training is completed

• Directing accident investigation procedures

• Intervene in unsafe activities or operations

• Maintain records of safety related incidents and propose corrective actions

• Supporting and facilitating the development of safe work procedures and standard operating procedures

• Conducting regular site safety inspections, creating + communicating action plans to applicable stake holders / applicable operational personnel

• Coordinating and facilitating regular safety meetings

• Supporting in achieving and maintaining

• Safety meeting translator and interpreter.

REQUIREMENTS

• Driver's License required;

• Bilingual - ability to read, comprehend, and communicate in English and Spanish is required.

• 3+ years of experience required, preferably in a food production or agricultural environment

• Good listening and communication skills needed.

• Willingness to assist employees with safety issues and/or concerns.

• Computer skills needed (Word, Excel, Outlook and Power Point).

• Verbal and written communication skills required.

• Certificate, Diploma, or Degree in Occupational Health & Safety

• Occupational First Aid certification

SKILLS

Forklift / Pallet Jack license preferred

BENEFITS

Benefits:

Medical Insurance (Health, Vision and Dental)

Flexible spending account

Health savings account

401(k) with matching

Employee assistance program

Employee discount program

Opportunities for advancement

Paid time off

Referral program