Safety Sensitive Position: Yes

We are a global leader in food & beverage ingredients. Pioneers at heart, we operate at the forefront of consumer trends to provide food & beverage manufacturers with products and ingredients that will delight their consumers. Making a positive impact on people and planet is all part of the delight. With a deep-rooted presence in the countries where our ingredients are grown, we are closer to farmers, enabling better quality, and more reliable, traceable and transparent supply. Supplying products and ingredients at scale is just the start. We add value through our unique, complementary portfolio of natural, delicious and nutritious products. With our fresh thinking, we help our customers unleash the sensory and functional attributes of cocoa, coffee, dairy, nuts and spices so they can create naturally good food & beverage products that meet consumer expectations. And whoever we’re with, whatever we’re doing, we always make it real.

Position Summary

Reporting to the EHS Manager, The Safety Clerk supports the Safety Department by maintaining accurate records, assisting with compliance activities, and providing administrative support.

The ideal Candidate will demonstrate strong communication skills in both English and Spanish enabling them to interact effectively with employees at all levels. They should be, organized, detailed oriented with proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel and the capacity to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Position Responsibilities

Maintain and update Incident Logs, ensuring all safety incidents, near misses, and corrective actions are accurately recorded.
Manage Red Zone -Safety Observation Master Log, ensuring observations reported are entered promptly and follow-up actions are tracked.
Maintain organized filing systems for safety documents, training records, SDS files, and compliance paperwork.
Assist the Employee Safety Committee in meeting its objectives and responsibilities. Help coordinate committee initiatives, safety campaigns and follow up activities.

• Respond to internal inquiries regarding safety records, forms, and procedures.

• Provides support to personnel on the floor to ensure compliance with applicable occupational safety and health guidelines.

• Prepare and distribute safety topics for Team Leads to use during crew talks, or daily training sessions, ensuring safety topics align with company policies, current hazards, and applicable safety guidelines.

• Assist in developing safety SOP’s.

• Review injury/illness and non-injury incident investigation reports and follow-up as necessary.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements

High school diploma or State-issued equivalency certificate
Strong interpersonal, oral and written communication skills
Must be Bilingual English / Spanish
Strong organizational skills
Must be proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel
Must be able to work independently
Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
Basic understanding of workplace safety practices
Ability to lead and conduct Safety trainings
Ability to identify safety issues and problem solve
Ability to work flexible hours and overtime as needed

The pay for this role in the state of CA is $21.00/hr and is based on the position responsibilities and geographic location.

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

ofi provides equality of opportunity for all persons with respect to hiring without discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, veteran status, or sexual orientation. All employment will be decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us for support at: US-Talent.Acquisition@ofi.com

At ofi, we celebrate our diversity. Olam Americas LLC is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.