Post Holdings

CPG holding company pursuing acquisitions

Safety Assistant

Environmental Health & SafetyPosted on Nov 13

Full-timeElizabeth, NJ, USA$25.50 - $33.66 /hr

About the Job

Requirements

A high school diploma, GED, or equivalent is required.
Bilingual English and Spanish verbal and written proficiency is required.
At least two years of experience in a related field, such as general safety, human resources, or business, is required.
Strong attention to detail, problem-solving skills, communication skills, and interpersonal skills are required.
Excellent computer skills in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Publisher are required.
The ability to generate and format reports professionally is required.
The ability to work independently, establish priorities, and accomplish objectives with minimal supervision is required.
The ability to maintain records and filing systems is required.
The ability to maintain professionalism and confidentiality in all matters is required.
A good understanding of OSHA is required.
The ability to wear required personal protective equipment, including hair nets and ear plugs, is required.
The role requires frequent sitting, walking, and repetitive hand movement; exposure to temperature and humidity changes; lifting up to 34 pounds; and ascending and descending stairs.

Responsibilities

Perform safety-related duties within all Elizabeth facilities to ensure safety regulations and company policies and practices are followed and provide a safe work environment.
Comply with safety work rules and reinforce safety as a core value.
Follow policies, procedures, and activities related to food safety and quality to reduce product and process variability.
Attend and actively participate in safety meetings and trainings.
Ensure regulatory compliance.
Adhere to company safety policies and procedures, including OSHA standards, and incorporate safety and health into work tasks.
Compile data and generate reports by entering data into a computer, determining report content, verifying data, and distributing reports to appropriate parties.
Promote health and wellness through leading by example and providing trainings.
Coordinate meetings, including safety trainings, first aid/CPR sessions, and SRMP team meetings.
Facilitate bilingual meetings and provide training to employees at all levels.
Train the trainer on authorized safety trainings.
Educate and communicate safety information to employees through group meetings, conferences, orientations, newsletters, and other channels.
Perform safety audits and inspections as directed by the safety supervisor, collaborating with processing supervisors, managers, outside contractors, and maintenance personnel to meet OSHA, company policy, and SRMP requirements.
Assist with investigations of unsafe acts, unsafe conditions, and near misses.
Travel between both Elizabeth, New Jersey locations.
Support plant teams and projects and perform other assigned work-related duties.

Desired Qualifications

OSHA 10-hour certification is preferred.
First Aid/CPR/AED certification is preferred.

Business Unit Overview

Michael Foods, Inc. is a leader in the food processing and distribution industry with business in egg products, refrigerated grocery and potato products. We offer exciting job possibilities throughout our organization where you can enhance your career, sharpen your talents and make an impact. Join our company and be part of an innovative team that’s First in Food.

Location Description

Michael Foods, Inc. located in Elizabeth, New Jersey has a proud history dating back to the founding our our Country. Elizabeth is a great American City.

Responsibilities

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position is responsible for performing safety related duties within all Elizabeth facilities, ensuring that all safety regulations and MFI policies & practices are followed in order to provide a safe work environment for all employees and contribute to making MFI an employer of choice. Reports directly to the safety supervisor and both plant managers upon request.

This position has the responsibility to comply with safety work rules at all times as well as an obligation to reinforce safety as a core value. Ensure that all policies, procedures, and activities related to food safety & quality are followed and complied with uniformly to reduce product and process variability.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Team player who aligns and upholds our values: Teamwork, Accountability, Innovation and Continuous Improvement and passion for customer and consumers
Attend and actively participates in safety meetings and trainings
Always ensure regulatory compliance
Attendance is essential to perform job
Adhere to all MFI safety policies/procedures to include OSHA standards and incorporate safety and health in all jobs and tasks.
Compile data and generates reports by entering data into computer, determining information to include in reports, verifying data and distributing reports to appropriate parties
Promote and ensure health and wellness through leading by example and trainings.
Coordinate meetings, such as safety trainings, first aid/CPR and SRMP team among others.
Ability to facilitate meetings (bilingual) and provide training to all levels of employees.
Train the Trainer on authorized safety trainings
Educate and communicate safety to employees through group meetings, conferences, orientations, newsletter, etc.
Perform safety audits and inspections as directed by the safety supervisor, collaborate with processing supervisors, managers, outside contractors and maintenance personnel to adhere to OSHA, MFI policies and SRMP requirements.
Assist with investigation of unsafe acts/conditions and near misses.
Ability to work well with all levels (Gung Ho Spirit)
Must be able to travel within both Elizabeth, NJ locations.
Perform other work-related functions such as supporting various plant teams, projects and other duties as assigned.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

EDUCATION, SKILL AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) or equivalent.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Bilingual (English and Spanish) verbal, written and oral a must.
Strong attention to detail.
Problem-solving, communication and interpersonal skills a must.
Excellent computer skills (Word, Excel, Power Point, Publisher)
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
A minimum of 2 years’ experience in a related field (i.e. general safety, HR, business, etc.)
Professionally generates and formats reports
Organized and detailed-oriented - Must have the ability to work independently, establish priorities and accomplish objectives with minimal supervision
Ability to maintain records and filing systems
Must be able to maintain high professionalism and confidentially in all matters
Have a good understanding of OSHA - OSHA 10 hr. certification – preferred

LICENSES, CERTIFICATES, REGISTRATIONS:

Certification in First Aid/CPR/AED - preferred

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Workers are required to wear proper PPE such as hair nets, ear plugs, and certain areas require earmuffs
Frequent periods of sitting, walking and repetitive hand movement
Exposure to changes in temperature and humidity
Able to lift up to 34 lbs
Ability to ascend and descend stairs
Manufacturing plant is a large, open floor. Some areas have loud machineries, and some areas are wet

#firstinfood

The pay range for this position is $25.50 to $33.66 per hour.

About the Company

Post Holdings

CPG holding company pursuing acquisitions

Post Holdings, Inc. is a consumer packaged goods holding company that grows its business mainly through acquisitions. It oversees a portfolio of food and beverage products, food processing, and pet care brands, built through strategic purchases such as Perfection Pet in 2023. The company’s products reach consumers across multiple segments by acquiring and integrating brands rather than developing everything in-house. The core way its products work is through a diversified brand portfolio under one corporate umbrella, allowing cross-brand distribution, scale, and operating efficiency rather than a single product line. Compared with peers, Post Holdings emphasizes growth through continuous acquisitions to broaden its footprint and diversify revenue streams across categories. Its stated goal is to expand its market position by acquiring, integrating, and growing brands in the consumer packaged goods space to create a larger and more diversified business.

Company size: 501-1,000
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Maplewood, MO
Founded: 1897

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