Bilingual Safety Coordinator

GRUMA, the world’s leading tortilla manufacturing food company has a job opening for a Safety Coordinator. We are a worldwide leader in the production of corn and flour tortilla and a major player in wheat flour and staple foods.

Our Mission Foods facility in Fresno, CA is looking for a Safety Coordinator. This position oversees the Plant’s in-house Safety program.  Integrates activities with the Industrial Nurse and provides support to the Workers Compensation. #zr

• Investigates accidents to determine cause and works with Workers Compensation carrier to prevent future accidents.
• Implements & maintains a continuing educational safety program for Managers, Supervisors & employees.
• Identifies potential health and physical hazards with the aid of medical providers and loss control representatives. Perform facility inspections with supervisors or managers to identify potential hazards.
• Keeps abreast of state and federal laws, directives, standards, and codes dealing with employees.

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• Reviews all incident/accident investigation reports with supervisors and managers.  Prepares and maintains statistical reports on safety performance and activities.  Updates OSHA 400 log. 
• Consults with plant management and purchasing department on plans regarding proposed changes to processes, equipment, and facilities as regards safety standards.
• Identifies and selects the use of personal protective equipment.
• Acts as liaison between insurance carriers, state and federal agencies and emergency services regarding safety and health.
• Performs other duties as required.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Requires a high school diploma and 2 years of college; bachelor’s degree preferred.

Requires a minimum of 3-5 years of experience in Safety, preferably in a food manufacturing setting. Any equivalent combination of related education and/or experience may be considered for the above.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

• Ability to conduct accident investigations.
• Knowledge of industrial safety regulations
• Ability to create documentation and logs.
• Ability to communicate in a professional, clear manner.
• Ability to be multi-task oriented with excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to always present oneself in a professional manner.
• Work requires Excel, Google Docs, SAP, and Microsoft Word computer skills.
• Bilingual – English & Spanish

Salary Range: $77,000.00 - $81,000.00 plus $5k annual Bonus

Our Full Benefits Package includes Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance, Life insurance and AD&D Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance, and Flexible Spending Accounts. Additionally, we offer a 401(k) plan with matching, Paid, shoe allowances, Vacation Pay and 8 Paid Holidays. Employees also benefit from an employee discount program on products.

*This position is eligible for relocation assistance.

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.