Production Assistant-EHS Coordinator

Chairmans Foods

Columbus, GA

Pay: $21/hr

Shift: Full time

*Chairmans Foods specializes in producing a wide range of high quality, consistent customer solutions - main courses, side dishes, queso, ready-to-eat protein salads custom solutions for foodservice operators and retail stores. Chairmans has succeeded over the years with open communication, integrity, and with a deep commitment to southern hospitality.*

*Driven by our mission, vision and values, employee and food safety is always our top priority.*

\*\*$1,000 sign on bonus ($250 paid at 3 months of employment & $250 paid at 6 months of employment & $500 paid at 1 year of employment)

**PAY**

This position pays $21.00 per hour

**SHIFT**

Shift hours are 7a-3p with flexibility to report early and work past scheduled shift time as needed; in addition will have to work 2nd shift hours of 3p-11p to support plant

**POSITION SUMMARY:**

The Production Assistant/ EHS Coordinator supports the production manager on a daily basis and works to ensure that employees as well as on-site vendors can complete their work safely and are educated regularly on safety protocols and procedures. The Production Assistant /Safety coordinator will also monitor working conditions and resolve any safety issues that may arise.

**POSITION DUTIES:**

• Ordering supplies for production, quality, and housekeeping.
• Scheduled and oversee rework and additional production
• Collect production paperwork and file
• Update systems, track production performance systems
• Support production manager and supervisor with other duties as needed
• Create and implement safety plans while ensuring that they are being followed daily
• Conduct safety observation reports on a regular basis, and during site projects to evaluate
• and analyze safety risks
• Attend safety walks and inspections daily
• Conduct EHS orientation for new employees and monthly safety training
• Educate employees on safety standards and expectations as well as safe machinery operation
• Investigate accidents that occur onsite and identify possible causes of the accident
• Act as a liaison between management and external safety agencies, such as fire and insurance
• personnel
• Maintains a safe working environment and follows all safety policies.
• Will Follow all GMP and food safety policies.
• Will operate the forklift/pallet jack to transport finished product to proper storage locations.
• Will assist the packing department as needed to meet daily goals

**EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:**

• High School diploma; GED
• Forklift operator experience/certified
• Safety – OSHA training/certified
• 2-3 years production experience
• Previous safety experience HIGHLY preferred
• Microsoft office suite

**KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:**

• Ability to work under minimal supervisor; self motivated to produce results
• Knowledge of production / manufacturing process
• Must move with sense of urgency; time management skills are essential
• Must be detailed oriented; keen observation ability
• Must work with a sense of urgency
• Ability to analyze and evaluate information
• Ability to read and follow directions precisely
• Excellent verbal and written skills
• Must be able to communicate effectively
• Availability to work outside of normally scheduled shift hours and work overtime when required

**WORK ENVIRONMENT:**

• Will work in environment where safety precautions are required to be followed
• Protective gear such as gloves, work boots and smocks required at all times
• Will work around moving machinery
• Temperature varies from 39-45 degrees

**PHYSICAL DEMANDS:**

• Light to moderate physical effort required
• Required to walk, stand, bend for long periods of time throughout the day
• Must be able to lift/push/pull up to 50 lbs

**Will be expected to perform other related duties and assignments requested or directed.**

*Chairmans Foods is an equal opportunity employer and conducts background checks and drug testing as part of the hiring process.*

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $21.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person