Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Responsible for staff coordination of the local Safety and Health programs and for staff services within the organization. Directly responsible for food safety and quality by ensuring, equipment and facilities, training and education of all employees, reviewing and auditing performance, and driving continuous improvement.

• Implement and maintain a continuing educational and safety promotional program for supervisors and employees. Coordinate development of safety educational materials. Prepare and schedule training sessions of all Azteca Milling Company personnel.
• Advise management regarding the necessary safety and health information and new regulatory requirements. Be aware of state and federal laws, directives, standards, and codes dealing with employee safety and health.
• Assist in the identification of potential health and physical hazards with the aid of medical providers, loss control representatives, and safety services. Also, perform regular facility inspections to identify potential hazards.
• Prepare and maintain statistical reports on safety performance and activities for distribution to management.
• Review all incident/accident investigation reports. Monitor workers’ compensation cases to assist in rapid closure of all claims.
• Consult with plant managers and purchasing department on plans regarding proposed changes in processes, equipment, and methods regarding safety and health standards.
• Coordinate requirements for insurance coverage for outside contractor services.
• Select and identify the use of personal protective equipment.
• Act as liaison between insurance carriers, state and federal agencies, and emergency services regarding safety and health.
• Prepare annual Safety Department budget and submit same to Senior Safety Manager for approval.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s Degree in engineering, risk management, loss control, or business administration related field required.   Minimum of 5 years of safety experience including experience managing several locations.  Any equivalent combination of related education and/or experience may be considered for the above.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Knowledge of OSHA and CalOSHA regulations.
• Knowledge of EPA rules and regulations concerning health and safety, environmental, public water systems, storm water discharge, and solid waste disposal.
• Knowledge of safety, ADA, workers’ compensation laws.
• Experience conducting accident investigations.
• Be able to walk long distances and to be on his/her feet for long periods of time.
• Able to work in dusty, noisy, hot, cold, and small areas.
• Bilingual English and Spanish (Preferred).

Our Full Benefit Package includes Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance, Life insurance and AD&D Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurances, and Flexible Spending Accounts. Additionally, we offer a 401(k) plan with matching, Night and Evening shift differentials, Paid Overtime, Uniform and shoe allowances, Referral and Retention Programs, Vacation Pay and Paid Holidays. Employees also benefit from an employee discount program on products.

Gruma Corporation and its affiliates, including but not limited to Azteca Milling, L.P., are committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local law. The information collected by this application is solely for the purposes of determining suitability for employment, verifying your identity, and maintaining employment statistics on applicants. Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act as well as state and local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity with-out imposing undue hardship on Gruma. Please inform the company's personnel representative if you need assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process.

Company Description

Founded in 1977, Azteca Milling, L.P. is the largest “nixtamal” corn producer in the United States, and a significant competitor in grits and corn flour in Europe.
As the leader in the cornflour dough industry, Azteca Milling LP is committed to manufacturing the highest-quality products, to personalized service to all our customers and to investment in the research and development of new products. We produce more than 50 different types of corn flour dough for multiple uses, including traditional uses such as the production of corn tortillas, dough for tacos and tostadas, tortilla chips, corn chips, tamales, pupusas (corn and cheese turnovers) and corn drinks. Additionally, in Europe we produce grits for cereals, beer and snacks.

Company Description

Founded in 1977, Azteca Milling, L.P. is the largest “nixtamal” corn producer in the United States, and a significant competitor in grits and corn flour in Europe.\r\nAs the leader in the cornflour dough industry, Azteca Milling LP is committed to manufacturing the highest-quality products, to personalized service to all our customers and to investment in the research and development of new products. We produce more than 50 different types of corn flour dough for multiple uses, including traditional uses such as the production of corn tortillas, dough for tacos and tostadas, tortilla chips, corn chips, tamales, pupusas (corn and cheese turnovers) and corn drinks. Additionally, in Europe we produce grits for cereals, beer and snacks.

Job Tags

Temporary work, For contractors, Local area, Long distance, Flexible hours, Night shift, Afternoon shift,

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