Safety Health & Environmental Technician

Foods you love. Brands you trust. And a career that empowers you to grow.

At Nestlé USA, we’re all working towards the same goal – to delight and deliver for our consumers. With a rich portfolio of beloved brands, including DiGiorno, Toll House, and Coffee mate, in 97% of U.S. households, we have a unique opportunity – and responsibility – to be there for every moment in our consumers’ lives.

Joining Nestlé means becoming part of an inclusive workplace that inspires innovation, encourages strategic thinking and creativity, and celebrates your achievements. No matter where you work within the organization, you are empowered to challenge the status quo, embrace risk-taking, and pioneer new ideas. Our supportive and collaborative environment encourages bold ambitions and continuous learning so that everyone can grow and thrive.

The Technician Facility SH&E is responsible for supporting and maintaining the organization’s safety and security programs in order to ensure a safe and accident-free environment as well as the safety and integrity of our product.

• Monitors safety programs and policies for OSHA and other governmental regulation compliance.
• Manages workers compensation cases.
• Assists with the management of the Return to Work program.
• Conducts workers’ compensation claim investigations.
• Develops and maintains close communication with insurance carriers, medical providers providing services for injured employees and serves as a liaison between medical providers, injured employees and department supervisors.
• Communicates workers’ compensation benefits to injured workers.
• Plans, coordinates and conducts miscellaneous and annual mandatory safety training for plant personnel.
• Presents new employee safety orientations.
• Assists with monthly safety trainings.
• Conducts safety surveys and writes reports on survey findings and work with the facility to establish corrective actions, responsible parties and timeliness for completion.
• Inspects and evaluates work areas for hazards and unsafe working conditions and takes corrective action.
• Investigates accidents, prepares and files reports and analyzes nature of accident to determine cause and necessary corrective action.
• Aids in the revision of safety programs to improve employee safety awareness.
• Aids in the development of policies, programs and projects to abate workplace hazards.
• Participates in safety team monthly meetings.
• Assists with plant safety audits.
• Maintains effective relationships with management as well as employees regarding all safety matters.
• Participates in sensory training and evaluation to help ensure the highest quality for our products.
• Suggests ways to control labor and supply costs as well as improve processes.
• Ensures that all work activities are performed with attention to the highest standards for quality, safety and compliance with all appropriate legal and food safety requirements and a focus on continuous improvement.
• Ensures that all Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) are followed.
• Follows all company policies & procedures as well as the GMP's (Good Manufacturing Practices).
• Maintains a high level of safety awareness for an accident-free work place.
• Reports any unsafe or hazardous work conditions or safety-related issues to Management.
• Accomplishes all tasks as appropriately assigned or requested.

• Associate’s Degree;
  Two to Four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to work overtime, irregular hours or rotating shifts.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Applications.
• Solid understanding of safety principles and the ability to apply to the company’s operations.
• Understanding of worker compensation and claims management a plus.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret common scientific and legal documents.
• Ability to respond to common inquiries or concerns from employees.
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of instructions and deal with several issues at once.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Strong written…