Description
Pacific Coast Producers
Pacific Coast Producers | Full-Time | On-Site | Exempt
Salary Range: $90,000$110,000/year (based on experience)
Pacific Coast Producers (PCP), a growing agricultural cooperative with food production facilities across the West Coast, is seeking an experienced and talented Health and Safety Manager to join its team at its The Dalles, OR facilities. PCP is dedicated to investing in its people and fostering a culture of service, where each employee can do their best to make affordable, high-quality food for customers across North America.
Join our legacy of talented people working together to innovate and lead our industry. As a member of PCP, you will have access to a comprehensive benefits package that includes top-quality, medical, dental, and vision insurance, generous paid time off, and a retirement savings plan to help secure your future.
The Health and Safety Manager will be pivotal in promoting and ensuring workplace safety and environmental compliance through the development, implementation, and oversight of comprehensive health and safety programs.
What You'll do:
- Champion health and safety awareness across the facility by modeling safe behaviors and staying informed about the latest in environmental, health, and safety compliance, industry trends, and regulatory developments.
- Develop and implement health and safety procedures, policies, and guidelines to ensure adherence to company standards and regulatory requirements.
- Conduct regular inspections and audits to monitor compliance and identify potential risks.
- Collaborate with employees and management to mitigate hazardous conditions and unsafe practices promptly.
- Serve as the primary health and safety point of contact for third parties, including neighboring businesses, local councils, and regulatory bodies.
- Support environmental compliance efforts related to NPDES, Process Risk Management Program (RMP), hazardous materials, and waste management.
- Participate in incident investigations.
- Prepare and present health and safety reports as requested.
- Deliver health and safety training and participate actively in operational and committee meetings.
- Facilitate emergency evacuation procedures and other safety drills.
- Manage Respirator, Confine Space, Air Monitoring, Forklift Certification and other programs.
- Undertake additional duties as required to support the facility's Health and Safety objectives.
What You'll Bring to the Team:
- A minimum of 5 years of relevant Health and Safety experience, including site remediation, with at least 2 years in management capacity.
- Demonstrate excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.
- Previous manufacturing experience; experience in the food and/or beverage industry preferred.
What Makes You a Great Fit:
- Bachelor's degree in health and safety or related field preferred or equivalent experience.
- Occupational Health and Safety Certification.
- Knowledge of safety compliance.
- A genuine enjoyment for working with people and a commitment to creating an approachable, supportive environment.
- Highly detail oriented and excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Sound judgment and decision-making skills.
- A growth mindset and the desire to be part of a high-performing, collaborative team.
Why Join PCP?
At PCP, we take care of our people. Here are just a few of the benefits full-time employees enjoy:
- Competitive pay with opportunities for advancement.
- This position is eligible for our annual profit-sharing bonus program.
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family, starting the first of the month after you join us.
- Retirement plans to support your long-term security.
- Paid time off including vacation, holidays, parental leave, sick leave, and bereavement.
- Life and disability insurance plus an Employee Assistance Program.
- Development opportunities through online courses, classroom training, and on-the-job growth.
- The stability of a farmer-owned cooperative with more than 50 years of success.
- A mission-driven culture focused on feeding families across North America.
Salary Range: $90,000$110,000/year (based on experience). This is a full-time, on-site role based out of The Dalles, OR.
The base salary range reflects the reasonable expectation for what the company anticipates paying for this role at the time of posting. The actual salary offered will depend on factors including, but not limited to:
- Relevant skills, education, and experience
- Job-related qualifications and certifications
- Internal pay equity
- Market conditions and business needs
Sponsorship: This role is not eligible for current or future visa sponsorship.
About PCP Summary
Pacific Coast Producers, a cooperative owned by more than 165 family farmers who cultivate and transport diverse produce like tomatoes, peaches, pears, grapes, cherries, and others, was founded in 1971. The company operates processing and packaging facilities in California and Oregon and has a workforce of over 3,000 employees. PCP is committed to delivering top-quality products to customers in all channels of trade, such as foodservice distributors and grocery retailers throughout the United States and Canada.
We operate two production facilities in The Dalles, Oregon, dedicated exclusively to cherries. These sites use advanced sorting and pitting technology to handle high volumes while maintaining top quality. We are committed to sustainability, utilizing water conservation and energy-efficient systems to reduce our footprint. As a key part of Pacific Northwest agriculture, our facilities deliver high-quality cherry products to consumers worldwide.
Our facilities are located in The Dalles, OR, a charming city located in the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area, known for its stunning natural beauty and rich cultural heritage. It offers a wide range of outdoor activities such as hiking, biking, and fishing, as well as a vibrant downtown area with unique shops, restaurants, and cultural events.
AA/EEO Policy Statement
Pacific Coast Producers is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. No employee or applicant will be discriminated against in any condition of employment because of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.
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