Safety Coordinator

GRUMA is a global food company proud to be Mexican, worldwide leader in the production of corn flour and tortilla and a major player in wheat flour and staple foods, with leading brands in most markets, with 99 plants in more than 100 countries, with over 20 thousand employees.

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 HR and provides support on Workers Compensation.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES

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. Performs facility inspections with supervisors or managers to identify potential hazards. Keeps abreast of state and federal laws, directives, standards, and codes dealing with employee safety and health. 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. #zr

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Requires a high school diploma or equivalent; Bachelor’s Degree preferred. Requires 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 present oneself in a professional manner at all times. ✓ Work requires basic computer skills.

MUST BE ABLE TO TRAVEL 50%

Salary Range: $75,000.00 - $79,000.00 annually plus 5K Bonus and Full Benefits Packet including:

Health, Vision and Dental insurance, Life insurance, Paid time off, 401(k) matching, Flexible spending account, Dependent Care FSA and Health Care FSA.

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.