Overview

Barry Callebaut is a global organization poised for growth; a company which has embraced the vision to delight its customers, while out-performing its competitors, a business which is committed to sustainability, has innovation in its DNA, is a leader in complex manufacturing and supply chain solutions and is focused on being a best-in-class employer. Barry Callebaut seeks diverse and passionate people who thrive in a dynamic environment, focused on continuous learning, living BC’s Values and of course loving chocolate.

This position reports to the HSE Manager and will play a vital role in ensuring practices, rules, policies and regulations related to health and safety standards and specifications at Barry Callebaut are in place and followed.

The duties and responsibilities described are not a comprehensive list and that additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time; or the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

  • Observe all safety, sanitation, GMP and HACCP requirements
  • Provide initial new-hire safety training and follow-up
  • Attend all safety committee meetings, build and distribute meeting agenda, take meeting minutes and ensure all necessary paperwork is ready for the meetings
  • Conduct accident, incident and near-miss investigations and submit final RCA report to the HSE Manager
  • Participate in the continued development and implementation of Barry Callebaut safety programs such as lockout/tagout, fire protection, and other OSHA safety compliance programs
  • Participates in hazardous risk assessments and job safety analysts
  • Participate in plant wide HSE audits
  • Track and report on selected safety KPI’s to the HSE Manager
  • Manage multiple projects and priorities at the same time while meeting deadlines
  • Provide recommendations for improving safety in the workplace
  • Educate employees on safety standards and expectations as well as safe machinery operation
  • Assist HSE Manager with all safety-related meetings and projects
  • Assist HSE Manager with research, recordkeeping, training, and document management
  • Inform HSE Manager of all identified needs and issues
  • Obtain First Aid, CPR, AED certification to train workforce Maintain fire extinguisher, AED, and Eyewash monthly and annual inspections checks.

Qualifications:

  • High school diploma, or equivalent, required
  • 5 years of safety-related work experience or OSHA 30 certification strongly preferred
  • Associate’s Degree in Business, Manufacturing, or equivalent, preferred
  • Knowledge of federal, state and industry safety requirements, such as OSHA, NFPA, Ansi and applicable environmental regulations, required

About you:

  • Highly motivated and able to work with minimal supervisor
  • Able to meet deadlines
  • Be a Team Player
  • Knowledge of federal, state and industry safety requirements, such as OSHA, NFPA, ANSI, and applicable environmental regulations required
  • Detail oriented, proactive, and responsive work, be dependable and organized with good record keeping and retrieval skills
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective professional relationships with employees, supervisors, and managers
  • Working experience with Google, Microsoft, Safety Skills, and other software, preferred
  • First Aid, CPR, and AED Certification, Willingness to obtain certification, required
  • Ability to read, interpret, and understand complex safety principles
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including interpersonal, public speaking and conducting presentations
  • Ability to flex schedule to crossover with night shift either early mornings or nights, as needed
  • Ability to stand on concrete floor for long periods of time
  • Bend, squat, stretch, reach; frequently
  • Ability to climb stairs, often
  • Ability to push, pull, reach
  • Must be able to lift a minimum of 50lbs, occasionally
  • Comfortable working at heights
  • Must be able to work in a variety of weather conditions and temperatures in the facility
  • Noise level can exceed 85 decibels
  • Ability to sit for long periods of time
  • Long periods of computer usage; finger dexterity and hand movement for use of keyboard and mouse, repetitive motion

 

What you can expect from Barry Callebaut:

  • Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
  • 12 paid holidays, generous PTO, plus your birthday off
  • An atmosphere where diversity is embraced, and inclusivity is second nature. We call it #OneBC! Just ask our champions with the Americas Women’s Forum and the Racial Equality Forum!
  • Ability to grow personally and professionally within an organization that values development and internal career growth
  • Be part of our mission in making sustainability the norm through Forever Chocolate with priorities centered around prospering farmers, zero child labor, carbon and forest positive, and creating 100% sustainable ingredients in all of our products.

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