Health & Safety Coordinator | Primient

About Primient

Primient is a century old company with an entrepreneurial spirit. We are a leading producer of food and industrial ingredients made from plant-based, renewable sources. We deliver value through deep technical, commercial, and operational excellence that is backed by our long-standing corn wet milling heritage. Wherever we are in the process, from field to customer, our priorities are focused on ensuring we produce the safest, highest quality products through practices that uphold both our responsibility and commitments to the challenge and drive for excellence, our people and our planet. We are a privately held company with locations across the US, Mexico, Poland, and Brazil. We’re investing in our plants and people to unlock our potential in the industrial and food sectors. Guided by our values of Safety, Excellence, Integrity, and Growth, we’re focused on growing our business, our reputation, and the career of every teammate.

About the Role

Our Talent, Learning and Culture team leads on a wide-range of activities to foster an inclusive, high-performance, safety-focused culture. Our goal is to be an industry leader in attracting, retaining, and developing top talent. We have the freedom to find creative solutions to get the best from Primient people.

An Acidulants Health & Safety Technician/Coordinator is responsible for assisting in the safety and well-being of employees. This includes the development H&S programs, and day-to-day support health & safety initiatives for all production areas. 

Key responsibilities: Health & Safety Technician/Coordinator

• Safety Culture: Assisting in employee and contractor training programs, promoting a strong safety culture, and ensuring compliance with OSHA regulations.
• Industrial Hygiene: Assisting in industrial hygiene monitoring and maintaining reporting programs.
• Emergency Response: Supporting the facility in any emergency situations and reporting any potential issues to EHSS Manager.
• Reporting: Meeting all reporting requirements assigned by the EHSS Manager to maintain compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Regulatory Communication: Assisting the EHSS Manager with regulatory agencies during audits and permit updates.
• Developing Policies and Procedures: Creating safety policies and procedures.
• Inspection and Risk Assessment: Conducting regular inspections and risk assessments to identify potential hazards. 
• Training and Communication: Providing training and communicating safety protocols to employees, including but not limited to new hire onboarding and monthly health & safety training.
• Monitoring and Reporting: Keeping track of safety metrics and preparing reports for EHSS Manager, and providing detailed explanation of the reports, as needed.
• Legal Compliance: Staying updated with relevant laws and regulations and ensuring compliance. 
• Employee Well-being: Fostering a culture of safety and well-being among employees. 
• Continuous Improvement: Continuously seeking ways to improve safety and environmental practices.

About You

• Education: Preferred Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Health & Safety, or a related field
• Experience: Between 0-3 years of experience in an EHS role, preferably in a manufacturing or industrial setting, acidulants production experience a plus
• Skills: Strong knowledge of OSHA, and other relevant regulations; excellent communication skills; ability to conduct risk assessments and develop safety programs
• Leadership: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, proven ability to lead, motivate, and build consensus, strong planning, organizational, and time management skills, demonstrated initiative, accountability, and a results-oriented mindset

Total Rewards

The annual pay range estimated for this position is $67,977.60 - $84,972.00 and is bonus eligible.

• Competitive Pay​

• Multiple Healthcare plan choices​

• Dental and vision insurance​

• A 401(k) plan with company and matching contributions ​

• Short- and Long-Term Disability​

• Life, AD&D, and Voluntary Insurance plans​

• Paid holidays & vacation​

• Floating days off​

• Parental leave for new parents​

• Employee resource groups​

• Learning & development programs​

• Fun culture where you have an opportunity in shaping our future

Career Path & Culture

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging

We are believers in the power of difference. We strive to represent the communities in which we operate and to provide an inclusive, welcoming environment for all. We want Primient to be a place where every employee feels they belong and knows they are seen, heard, valued and safe to speak up. Our aspiration is to unlock the full potential in diverse perspectives, while offering everyone an equal chance to grow,

Primient is an equal opportunity employer, committed to the strength of an inclusive workforce.

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