Health and Safety Coordinator

Joining Nortera means choosing opportunities to grow together!As North America's leader in ready-to-cook vegetables, we are committed to contributing to the well-being of society by providing access to healthy and sustainable food. Nortera produces major private and retail brands and markets its own brand Arctic Gardens. * Competitive salary and Annual bonus program * Group Health Insurance program w/HSA or FSA * Dental/Vision Insurance and several supplemental Insurance options * Retirement savings plan with employer contribution * Paid Vacation and Paid Holidays * Employee Assistance Program * Reimbursement for tuition fees and physical activity * Referral program * An environment that fosters learning and professional development * Opportunities to work on inspiring projects in a growing company!Pay range: $75,000 to $85,000What You'll Do: * Lead all facility health, safety, security, and environmental programs, including employee training, regulatory compliance, OSHA reporting, and policy management. * Investigate workplace incidents, conduct root cause and risk analyses, manage workers' compensation cases, and develop strategies to reduce injuries and improve safety performance. * Chair the facility Safety Committee and support continuous improvement initiatives, safety audits, hazard assessments, ergonomic evaluations, and capital project safety reviews. * Coordinate emergency preparedness and security programs, including Hazmat team activities, DHS compliance requirements, PPE assessments, and collaboration on company-wide safety standards and best practices.You will bring the following to the business: * Bachelor's degree in Safety Science, Business, Occupational Health & Safety, or a related field, with 25 years of experience in a manufacturing, industrial, or distribution environment preferred. * Strong organizational, problem-solving, and multitasking abilities, with excellent written, verbal, and public speaking communication skills. * Experience leading teams, facilitating group discussions, and driving safety initiatives; Process Safety Management (PSM) and Risk Management Program (RMP) experience preferred. * Ability to work in both office and manufacturing environments, including occasional lifting up to 50 lbs., climbing, bending, and other physical activities required to support plant safety operations.A link to the full job description can be found here. Were looking for people like you!Come grow with Nortera!Nortera believes in Equal Opportunity for all and is committed to ensuring all individuals, including individuals with disabilities, have an opportunity to apply for those positions that they are interested in and qualify for without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. Nortera is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals so that an individual can perform their job related duties. If you are interested in applying for an employment opportunity and require special assistance or an accommodation to apply due to a disability, please contact us at 585-434-0399.