November 4, 2024

Anchor Ingredients Co LLC

Fargo

Safety & Compliance Coordinator

PURPOSE OF POSITION
This position is responsible for the planning, direction, management, implementation and oversight of Anchor Ingredients safety plans, programs, and practices as it relates to plant operations at all of our facilities located in ND, MN and MT.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
General Responsibilities
Ensure all safety policies, procedures, rules and regulations are adhered to and are regularly updated and communicated at all facilities
Manage WSI safety program
Conduct quarterly audits at all facilities
Assist Plant Leaders with accident/near miss/injury investigations
Maintain the proper documentation
Ensure facilities complete the appropriate corrective action based on the outcome of the investigation
Manage DOT program
Safety Training
Provide new hire safety training
Create an annual training calendar/schedule for each location
Update and maintain training materials
Conduct hands on training for LOTO, Bin Entry, Forklift, etc.
Maintain training registrar for the company
Follow-up with site/dept managers to ensure that all employees are completing all required trainings for their role and doing so within the allotted time frame
Safety Management Program
Perform and document the annual review of all safety programs
Make any necessary changes to the program, updating the documents as needed
Train employees on any updates
Create LOTO procedures for new equipment installations
Ensure necessary permits are accurately completed
Confined space, bin entry hot works, air blowdowns, etc.
Ensure inspections are completed, accurate and on file
Forklift, manlift, fire extinguishers, etc..
Certify fall prevention equipment inspections
Licenses & Permits
Ensure that all applicable licenses are kept current (i.e. – Feed Licenses, Grain Handlers Licenses, etc.)
File any necessary permit application
Submit tonnage reports as per each state’s requirements
Obtain additional licensing as identified
Ensure sites and adhering to all internal policies and procedures that have been implemented for compliance with said licenses & permits
Stay current with requirements of each license/permit and communicate updates/new requirements as they arise
Internal Facility Compliance
Monitor and observe at Anchor’s Production Facilities for the following –
Corrective actions that have been identified in response to audit findings (both internal & 3rd party) as well as those that have been determined through root cause investigations from QA Incidents are getting effectively implemented within each of the facilities
Monitor and ensure employees are adhering to all Safety and Food Safety policies, programs and procedures
Personnel are wearing attire in accordance with Safety and Food Safety Policies
QUALIFICATIONS:
The ideal candidate will possess the following:
Associates degree in safety/risk management, industrial hygiene, occupational health, safety engineering or related field is preferred
5+ years of safety experience
Able to analyze and solve a variety of difficult situations and problems
Proficient in Microsoft Office products including Outlook, Excel and Word
Ability to effectively communication with all levels of management, supervision and employees
Strong employee relations and interpersonal communication skills
WORK ENVIROMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The work environment characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
This job operates within both a professional office environment as well as ingredient processing facilities. While performing the duties of this job within the processing facilities, the employee will be exposed to machinery and moving parts. The employee may be exposed to adverse weather conditions, high precarious places and confined spaces, & airborne particles including grain dust and hazardous materials or fumes, which may require the use of PPE. The noise level in some of the work environments may require the use of hearing protection. While performing the duties of this job inside the office, the employee is frequently exposed to normal working conditions for an office environment with a noise level that is usually quiet to moderate.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee may be required to stand for long periods of time as well as use hands or fingers to reach or handle, and to reach with hands and arms. The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee will occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. All vision abilities are required to encompass close-up work. On occasion, employee must be able to tolerate and endure extended seasonal hours and maintain alertness to meet deadlines.
ABOUT THE COMPANY
Headquartered in Fargo, ND, Anchor Ingredients is the most customer-centric, innovative and transparent farm-to-food partner, dedicated to delivering premium ingredients and added value services to the food and pet food industries. Our farm-level relationships, combined with our global reach, allow us to efficiently procure and process ingredients from around the region and throughout the world, uniquely positioning us to fulfill our customers' diverse ingredient requirements. We take pride in our world-class team which boasts extensive industry experience combined with an unwavering dedication to our company’s mission, vision and values, and a commitment to delivering quality and innovation throughout the entire food supply chain.
DISCLAIMER:
This job description is not a complete description of responsibility, but reflects the general qualifications, duties and/or responsibilities necessary to perform this position. Anchor Ingredients reserves the right to revise the job description as circumstances warrant. All candidates who receive a written offer of employment will be required to successfully pass a background check, as well as testing for commonly abused controlled substances in accordance with the company’s Drug Free Workplace Policy. Anchor
Ingredients is an at-will employer, which means that either the employee or the company may terminate the relationship at any time, with or without notice, and with or without cause. We are an equal opportunity employer.