Safety Specialist (Wine Jobs: Management & Administration)

  Bogle Vineyards, Inc.

  Clarksburg, California

Bogle Vineyards, Inc. is currently searching for an experienced Safety Specialist to join our team. In this role, you will foster a “safety culture” by engaging personnel at all levels of the organization and drive the success of safety initiatives and programs. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

•Assists with the implementation of safety and health programs by presenting training and completing audits 

•Participates in the implementation of environmental policies and procedures by conducting training and completing inspections 

•Develops, implements, and coordinates safety and health policies and procedures to reduce or eliminate occupational injuries, illnesses, deaths, and the financial losses associated 

•Reviews and evaluates various job activities and new processes for safety, health, and environmental issues and makes recommendations to control or eliminate hazards 

•Assesses facility compliance with Bogle Vineyards Safety Manual requirements

•Responds to and investigates reports of hazardous or potentially hazardous conditions; reviews recommendations and/or takes appropriate action in order to mitigate potential safety, health, and environmental risk 

•Facilitates safety committees meetings, conducts root cause analysis, incident investigations and works with the local management team regarding Health & Safety

•Facilitates site wide “all hands safety meetings” 

•Assists in the development and updating of matrices to track and trend safety and environmental program performance 

•Supports contractor safety, health, and environmental compliance 

•Serves as a company resource for safety, health, and environmental; interacts with regulatory agencies, customers, and others as necessary 

•Develops and delivers presentations on environmental, health, and safety topic including supporting monthly department safety meetings 

•Conducts accident investigations and safety inspections in support of the company safety program 

•Assists in management of company’s worker injury management program including arranging for medical treatment, documenting records, following up on cases, and paying bills 

•Assists Human Resources with worker’s compensation claims and the Modified Duty program.

•Assists in the management of the company OSHA 300 log including completion of the annual summary for posting. 

•Conducts required OSHA employee training as required 

•Contributes to the development or revision of OSHA and CAL/OSHA compliance 

•Responsible for maintaining the companies safety and training records

•Responsible for ensuring all departments complete monthly safety meetings, trainings and inspections.

•Assist in updating and maintaining company’s IIPP 

•Conducts required OSHA employee training as required 

•Performs other duties as assigned 

QUALIFICATIONS:

•Experience: Three to five years in a safety role, preferably in a winery environment.

•Language skills: Must be fully bilingual. Ability to speak, read, write and understand English and Spanish is required.

•High School graduate or GED

•Extensive experience with worker’s compensation, OSHA and training.

•Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite with advanced skills in Excel.

•Proven ability to influence others in a positive manner.

•Capability of prioritizing and handling multiple projects simultaneously, under tight time constraints and shifting prioritization

•Valid California Driver's License and must be insurable by the company's insurance carrier

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: 

•Ability to lift 50 lbs

•Ability to climb stairs, ladders, and navigate catwalks

•Ability to walk up to 2 to 3 miles a day

•Ability to stand on your feet for up to 6 hrs a day.

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