Safety Technician

Thrive Freeze Dry, a rapidly growing freeze-dried manufacturing company is recruiting for a passionate and detailed oriented Safety Technician for our office in Langley BC reporting to the Safety Supervisor. This role is onsite and works 5 days Monday to Friday. The ideal candidate will support the implementation and continuous improvement of Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) programs within a production environment. This role requires strong problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and proficiency in safety systems and tools.

Key Responsiblities:

• Support the implementation of Safety policies and procedures in a production environment.
• Promote the safety observations program, encouraging continuous improvement in safe work practices
• Assist in developing job-specific safety documentation, including job hazard analysis, safe work procedures.
• Support, train, and coach teams on safety observations, job-specific hazard analysis, safety work practices, biomechanics, and other safety topics to proactively assess and mitigate workplace risks.
• Conduct audits and inspections to ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, and company policies, identifying areas for improvement.
• Aid in incident investigations, compiling reports, analyzing root causes, and recommending corrective actions.
• Monitor, track, and analyze incidents, observations, and corrective actions recorded in EHS systems, ensuring accuracy, completion, and compliance.
• Ensure all safety equipment is properly maintained, readily available, and compliant with regulations.
• Collaborate with teams across departments to identify, assess, and mitigate potential workplace hazards, fostering a strong safety culture.
• This person must have strong computer skills, the ability to learn applications quickly, and to provide end-user support as needed.

Qualification:

• 1-2 years of experience in safety, or a related field is preferred.
• Familiarity with OSHA regulations and workplace safety best practices.
• Ability to identify hazards, assess risks, and support effective safety solutions.
• Strong communication and coaching skills to promote a safety-first mindset.
• Ability to communicate safety concepts clearly and effectively.
• Comfortable training groups of employees in a classroom or on the production floor.
• Must display a cohesive ability to apply interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbally.
• Ability to engage with individuals respectfully and collaboratively and exercise sound judgment.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) for documentation and reporting.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS - Must be able to perform the following functions with or without accommodation:

• The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; occasional stooping, kneeling, crouching, climbing ladders, and/or crawling; and frequent fine finger dexterity. Generally, the job requires the following percentages of time committed to physical activity: 20% or more sitting, 40% or more walking, and 40% or more standing.
• The job is performed under frequent temperature variations and in a food manufacturing warehouse environment. Unrestricted visual and audio abilities are required for the safety of all employees. The ability to lift up to 30 lbs. is required.

FOOD SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

• Place high priority on food safety, quality, and sanitation by understanding and executing Thrive Foods | Mercer Food’s food safety and sanitation policies and procedures.
• Hold self and others accountable to Thrive Foods | Mercer Foods food safety & sanitation guidelines and policies by communicating any food safety incident, observation, or opportunity to your leadership team or teammates.
• In the absence of Safety and Security Manager, serve as back up to ensure all food safety, quality objectives and SQF system requirements are met.