Safety Officer

Company: Nutrien
Location: Watsonville
Posted on: May 3, 2021

Job Description:

Safety Officer – Watsonville, CA

At Nutrien Ag Solutions, we are devoted to the health and safety of all our employees and customers.  During this time of uncertainty with Coronavirus (COVID-19), we are taking extra precautions in our Manufacturing Facilities and Retail Sites to ensure safety and limit exposure for all.  Nutrien Ag Solutions is still hiring and we continue to drive towards our mission of Feeding the Future.

At Nutrien, our Purpose is to grow our world from the ground up and we do so with safety and integrity as our core values. Nothing is more important than sending our people home safe, every day.

Nutrien Ag Solutions is the retail division of Nutrien™, the largest crop inputs company in the world. As part of our collective mission of Feeding the Future, Nutrien Ag Solutions provides full-acre solutions through our trusted crop consultants at more than 2,000 locations in North America, South America, Europe and Australia. For more than 150 years, we have been helping growers achieve the highest yields with a wide selection of products, including our proprietary brands: Loveland Products, Inc.; Proven®Seed and Dyna-Gro®Seed; as well as financial, custom application and precision ag services.

We harvest the best. Diverse views and experience make us strong. We look for people who have a safety-first mindset, who are collaborative team players, who deliver on their commitments, who are innovators in search of a better way, and who believe in inclusion.

Working at Nutrien Ag Solutions will provide you an opportunity to help us Feed the Future, and grow your career.

Job Description:

Performs clerical and training tasks in a wide range of safety and security disciplines to achieve compliance with Nutrien Ag Solutions’ safety and security standards, as well as Federal, State, and Regulatory requirements. Assists in the implementation and maintenance of safety programs, systems and procedures necessary to ensure the overall safety and security of employees. Participates in employee safety training, and conducts contractor hazard training. Facilitates and participates in emergency preparedness training, and maintains and updates various documentation, databases and spreadsheets.

What you will do:

• Safety, Health and Environment standard compliance for the Nutrien Ag Solutions’ facilities in CA listed above.  
• Work with the Facility Managers to fix and upgrade any equipment not up to standard
• Maintain safety and maintenance records on facilities and equipment ensuring they meet and exceed legislation
• Work to maintain and encourage a safe environment through employee training and management

What you will bring:

• High school diploma/GED required
• 2+ years related experience in a safety or operation environment
• Basic Computer skills
• Ability to work well alone and with others in a team-oriented environment
• Must have the ability to interface effectively with others so that information is professionally communicated
• Excellent written communication skills, presentation skills and the ability to train others
• Ability to maintain confidentiality; uses time effectively; attention to detail; well organized with ability to prioritize and be flexible
• Prompt and regular attendance and safe work performance
• Travel and training may be required
• Understand and comply with all company policies and procedures and government regulations
• Valid driver’s license
• Spanish is a Plus
• Field experience in Pesticides
• QA Certification is a Plus

Are you a good match? Apply today!

Nutrien Ag Solutions is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to creating an inclusive workplace.  We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics

This job will remain posted until filled. In accordance with Nutrien policies, you will be required to undergo a background check, and may be required to undergo a substance test. While we appreciate all applications we receive, only candidates under consideration will be contacted.

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