If you combine your safety expertise with a collaborative approach and the ability to work independently, this growth and development position offers you some compelling opportunities. You will:

• Make an impact as the safety resource for our New Jersey facilities, taking over existing programs and driving improvements to support a large workforce. Quick question for you - click here
• Join a positive, friendly team of people who work well together. The team is highly diverse and we don't always speak the same language, but we always treat one another with respect and dignity.
• Showcase your potential to take on additional responsibilities and advance in our organization.
• Become part of a stable, global organization. Bonduelle has been in business for 167 years, and they are making significant investments in Florence and other facilities.
• Support our mission of providing fresh, healthy foods while making a consistently positive impact on employees, communities, the environment, and customers.

Bonduelle Fresh Americas is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Bonduelle (BON.PA), and home of the Ready Pac Foods brand. For over 45 years, Ready Pac Foods has been a leader in offering the most innovative fresh food products to consumers around the world. With four processing facilities throughout the U.S., we focus on fresh vegetables, salads and fresh meal solutions for the Americas. We manufacture a complete range of products featuring fresh produce and protein under the company's Ready Pac Foods®, Bistro®, Ready Snax®, Cool Cuts®, elevĀte™ and Bonduelle Fresh Picked™ brands.

Pictured: Our processing facilities apply the latest global standards of food safety and quality. Using the latest technology and equipment, our goal is to ensure we only offer the highest quality products.

To be a good fit for the Safety Specialist opportunity, you will have:

• A bachelor's degree, preferably with emphasis on EH&S or related science or engineering field.
• 2 to 4 years of related safety experience, including supporting a manufacturing/production environment*.
• Strong attention to detail and a proven track record of results with bias for action.
• The ability to establish expectations, motivate, delegate and get work done through others effectively.
• Excellent time management skills and the ability to utilize time and resources effectively and efficiently.
• A sense of urgency and the ability to take action quickly in a fast-paced environment.
• Unquestionably high ethical standards and attention to reputational and compliance risks.
• Certification in Safety (CSP) is strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of 5S and other organizational methodology concepts is a plus.

It is important that you understand that we work in a cold environment. We'll expect you to spend a few hours every day in production areas, which can be as low as 34° F. Quick question for you - click here

You will work normal business hours, but you will need to be flexible. On occasion you may work on a Saturday.

*We will consider candidates without a background in manufacturing.

Pictured: Our latest line of chopped salad kits are inspired by flavors and recipes from around the world.

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Operations, you will be responsible for the management of and improvement to the EH&S programs to reduce risks and increase EH&S performance. This will include overseeing and ensuring compliance with all applicable policies and resolving deficiencies and/or issues. You also will be responsible for safety and environmental administration, injury case management, ergonomic injury prevention, technical safety advice and site-wide safety training at all levels of the organization.

Health and safety will be your priority. Basically we wash, cut, bag and ship salads, and there are a number of pinch points and slip/trip risks. In addition, people work with moving machinery, and on each shift, we have a lot of new employees at all times. You will observe operations to ensure everyone is following health and safety precautions.

More specifically, you will:

• Implement and ensure compliance with environmental, health and safety policies and procedures in compliance with local, state and federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and environmental rules and regulations.
• Manage facility environmental programs in the areas of hazardous waste, storm water pollution, and wastewater management. You'll inform management of environmental problems and solutions involving employees, the company and public. In addition, you'll prepare and submit environmental reports in compliance with local, state and federal environmental regulations.
• Ensure all associates, both hourly and management, receive all training necessary to safely perform respective duties and operate within the plant environment. This includes training for managers on programs they are required to implement.
• Regularly plan, implement and train site personnel on various EH&S policies and programs, including, but not limited to, safety practices, fire prevention, personal protective equipment, regulations and standards, and incident investigation.
• Identify and suggest corrective measures to improve the facility's accident experience and suggest/implement means to achieve EH&S goals.
• Ensure that mandatory OHSA reporting is completed, such as annual OSHA 300 log, notifications of serious accidents, etc.
• Lead the investigation of accidents and injuries and prepare material and evidence as needed.
• Regularly inspect the facility to detect existing or potential accident and health hazards, and determine and implement corrective or preventive measures where indicated.
• Oversee the administration of the workers' compensation program for the site.
• Support the corporate EH&S program and direction, and maintain EH&S files and records.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Pictured: Our Ready Snax® Snack Packs are the perfect snack solution at work, after school or anywhere on-the-go. Each of the nine varieties was created to curb your hunger and provide you with a boost of vitamins, all with fewer than 250 calories.

Healthy products, healthy values
"Giving people the freedom to eat healthier" has a deeper meaning for us. We believe in responsible business practices that benefit our associates, consumers and communities. Every consumer should have access to fresh, healthy and convenient choices and every one of our products is made with responsibly-sourced ingredients, by individuals who are treated ethically and with respect every day.

Be The Difference
The Ready Pac Difference is our identity. It defines the value we create that fuels our growth in order to be the most innovative fresh food company. It also defines the culture we create that enables our success and gives us the freedom to invest in our people, our business, and ultimately our consumers. The values defined in The Difference support our ability to give our Associates the freedom to drive results, learn and have fun.

Corporate responsibility
We are passionate about promoting sustainable agriculture, reducing our environmental impact, encouraging all employees to drive a culture of corporate social responsibility (CSR), feeding people well and feeding them sustainably, and promoting the well-being of our employees and communities. See the video for more information.

Rewarding environment
Our culture values teamwork and collaboration, and we are proactive about maintaining an atmosphere that is positive and motivating. We encourage and reward engagement, such as identifying potential safety or quality issues.

Excellent compensation
In addition to a competitive wage and shift differential, we offer healthcare benefits to all associates after 30 days of employment, a 401(k) plan after 60 days, a tuition reimbursement program, and more.