Seasonal Occupational Health and Safety Specialist
Williams, CA
Seasonal
Entry Level
The Morning Star Packing Company
Williams, CA
Seasonal Occupational Health and Safety Specialist
The Company
The Morning Star Company and its affiliates operate three tomato processing facilities in Central California, processing over 1/3 of the California processing tomato crop, in addition to tomato transplanting, farming, harvesting and trucking operations. The company employs over 500 year-round and approximately 4,000 seasonal Colleagues.
The Morning Star Company is the largest independent producer of bulk tomato ingredient products (tomato paste and diced tomatoes) in the world. We also produce canned tomatoes, tomato products and specialty sauces in pouches for customers in the retail and food service markets. The company is known worldwide for its innovation and integrity.
We are organizationally structured through a system we term Mission Focused Self-Management™. Our company is operated by Colleagues without titles or an appointed hierarchy of authority. Authority relative to other Colleagues’ activities is lateral, with our Mission as our guiding principle of action, and respect, influence and success built based on each Colleague’s integrity, competency, effort, persistence and straightforward persuasiveness. Although we have grown significantly, we intend to maintain a culture of individual responsibility and Mission Focused Self-Management™.
Position Summary
We are seeking a dedicated and proactive Seasonal Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Specialist to join our team at a high-volume tomato processing facility. The primary responsibility of this role is to ensure a safe and compliant work environment by conducting daily safety walkthroughs, identifying hazards, and supporting the facility’s safety culture.The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of industrial safety regulations and a keen eye for identifying potential risks in a dynamic processing environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct daily plant safety walkthroughs, identifying and documenting unsafe conditions, behaviors, or hazards.
- Collaborate with mechanics to ensure timely corrective actions are implemented.
- Monitor work areas, equipment, and procedures for OSHA compliance and company safety standards.
- Investigate near misses, incidents, or unsafe conditions and support the development of root cause analysis.
- Maintain accurate records of safety inspections, findings, and follow-ups using logbooks.
- Assist in updating and enforcing Job Safety Analyses (JSAs) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
- Participate in incident response and provide first-level coordination for minor injury assessments or emergencies.
- Conduct safety training, toolbox talks, and contribute to ongoing safety communication with seasonal colleagues.
- Recommend and help implement facility safety improvements, including signage, barriers, or PPE upgrades.
- Support other health and safety functions as needed during audits.
Qualifications
- Training and/or ongoing studies in Occupational Safety or a related field, with a focus on OSHA compliance, are preferred.
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in a manufacturing, agricultural, or food processing environment.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills to work collaboratively with plant teams.
- Ability to be on your feet for extended periods and navigate a fast-paced industrial environment.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word and PowerPoint and safety reporting tools.
- Bilingual in English and Spanish (preferred but not required).
- CPR/First Aid certification (preferred).
Work Environment
Work is primarily conducted on the plant floor, often in warm, humid, and loud environments, especially during the processing seasons. May require occasional off-hours or weekend availability during peak operations.Why Join Us?
- Be part of our self-managed, mission-driven team dedicated to ensuring worker safety and regulatory compliance in a critical food processing environment.
- Contribute directly to a strong safety culture and continuous improvement efforts.
- Opportunity for growth and training within a supportive and dynamic team.
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