Occupational Health and Safety Coordinator

Location: Eugene, Oregon

General Description: This is a full-time salaried position that requires a keen eye for detail; excellent communication skills both verbal and in writing; the ability to prioritize and multi-task effectively and a thorough understanding of all aspects of environmental health and safety and how it applies to Mountain Rose Herbs. Must be available for occasional evening, night, and weekend response as needed to ensure safety compliance.


The pay for this position starts at $50K annually DOE 

Knowledge, skills, and abilities required:             

  • Must have the ability to perform quick and accurate work with a strong attention to detail and precision.
  • Strong typing and computer application skills as well as excellent communication skills both verbal and in writing
  • Must have the ability to have critical conversations in a professional manner with various types of personalities and individuals.
  • Timely and effective communication with the HR Director and/or the Executive team as to the status of key projects as well as regular updates
  • Thorough knowledge and understanding of Safety Department functions to include, OSHA regulation compliance, Local Fire Code compliance, accident investigation, ongoing training/certification needs, reporting and record keeping requirements. Must be able to read and interpret dense legal and federal documents and or regulations.
  • Understand the critical nature of Safety in the workplace to include the protection of confidential employee/employer information contained within the Safety and HR Departments.
  • Possesses leadership skills that can adapt to various personality styles.
  • Demonstrated ability to remain calm and cool-headed in the event of an emergency.
  • Experience in Worker's Compensation claims management and “Return to Work” management for injured workers
  • Ability to relay instructions and work well with others in a team orientated environment.
  • Position requires the ability to "shift gears" at a moment's notice and have a Professional Attitude.
  • Possess a valid driver’s license

Essential Job Functions:

  1. Dependability: is consistently at work and on time, follows instructions, responds to management direction, and solicits feedback for improved performance.
  2. Following MRH procedures and protocols
  3. Accident, Incident, and Injury Investigation:
    1. Conducting any workplace injury investigations and overseeing Worker’s Comp cases and coordinating with our Workers Compensation Carrier.
    2. Upkeep of the incident reporting system as well as the OSHA 300 log and yearly postings
    3. Ongoing record-keeping of any incidents, accidents or near-miss situations in the workplace and update ongoing corrective actions/resolutions
  4. Safety Training and Preventive Standards:
    1. Thorough safety orientation for all new employees as well as ongoing recertification training for current staff, this may be accomplished in one-on-one training as well as large groups.
    2. Conducts general safety trainings ensuring all staff are current on these trainings
    3. Oversee and update all required OSHA programs that affect MRH operations, this includes ensuring compliance as well as training as needed. Topics include, but are not limited to: Lockout/Tagout, Powered Industrial Trucks, Respirator Compliance, Hazard Communication, and Bloodborne Pathogens.
    4. Ergonomic program-training, education, monitoring
    5. Must be able to cultivate working relationships with line employees.
    6. Must work closely with department coordinators as well as MRH upper management to ensure compliance and facilitate improvement to existing programs
    7. Overseeing facility safety for all MRH facilities, coordinating efforts with the Facilities team as needed.
    8. Overseeing and ensuring thorough training of the on-site Emergency Responders team (RUBY).
  5. Safety Compliance, Program Maintenance, and Implementation:
    1. Provides expertise for highly specialized problems such as facility design, research protocols utilizing hazardous materials, hazardous waste management, fire/life safety standards, and other occupational exposure issues.
    2. Stays informed of policies, guidelines, and regulations relating to environmental health and safety.
    3. Stays informed of policies, guidelines, and regulations from governmental agencies.
    4. Participates in meetings, workshops, and conferences to keep abreast of emerging environmental health and safety issues and coordinates technical training sessions for staff.
    5. Develops/advises on standard operating procedures and other written guidelines.
    6. Advises management of potentially hazardous conditions as well as recommended corrective measures. Coordinates and oversees independent safety evaluations and monitoring to assess safety. Evaluates and interprets results to advise management regarding necessary correct actions.
    7. Consults directly with coordinators and staff to interpret and assist in compliance with institutional policies and procedures.
    8. Being aware and educated of changes in OR-OSHA rules that pertain to MRH
    9. Inspects Fire extinguishers, emergency evacuation plan and conducts fire drills.
    10. Safety committee: oversee, train and maintain a relevant safety committee representative of all staff
    11. General bookkeeping, record keeping, reporting and file updates as required
  6. The Safety Coordinator should report directly to either the HR Director or the Executive team, in the event of any question or concern that goes beyond the aforementioned responsibilities.
  7. The Safety Coordinator should always be aware, follow and enforce rules laid out not only in the Employee Handbook but any/all applicable laws and guidelines for employee privacy, confidentiality, etc.
  8. Willingness to learn and perform new procedures, equipment, and technologies
  9. Other duties as assigned

Physical Requirements:

  • Must be able to sit for periods of time while either on the phone and/or performing data entry duties (typing, using a mouse, etc.)
  • Minimal physical requirements to include associated standing, bending, stooping, to retrieve files/orders.
  • Continual physical requirements of sitting or standing for periods of time to complete tasks.
  • Must be qualified to not only perform ongoing training/certification for staff on heavy and/or potentially dangerous equipment but also be able to operate such equipment.

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